Ancient Bronze MetalFil by Formfutura

Formfutura MetalFil Ancient Bronze is a composite PLA (polylactic acid) filament that is gravimetrically filled with approximately 80% bronze powder. The high bronze content in MetalFil Ancient Bronze makes 3D printed objects nearly indistinguishable from genuine bronze casted objects. MetalFil Ancient Bronze can be post-processed with various patina effects.

Notes:

When printing with any filled/composite filament, we recommended cleaning your nozzle immediately after printing using Dyna-Purge.

Also, MetalFil contains a high concentration of metal powders which have an abrasive nature. These metal powders will accelerate the nozzle-wear of brass nozzles, so we recommend using a stainless steel or hardened steel nozzle. 

MetalFil Print Settings

These settings are recommended by Formfutura and are meant as a starting point to help find your optimal print settings. They should work for most 3D printers; however, you may need to experiment outside these ranges. If you find settings that work better with your printer, feel free to let us know and we will be happy to post them.

Nozzle Size: >0.40mm

Print Temp: ± 190 - 220° C

Bed Temp: ± 0-60° C

Fan Speed: 50-100%

Print Speed: Medium

Flow Rate: ± 104%

Retraction: Yes, ± 5mm

Print Surface: GeckoTek, BuildTak, Kapton Tape