The Virtual Foundry Copper Filamet™ (2.85mm)
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Copper Filamet™ (Metal Filament)
Copper Filamet™ Metal Filament is available as 1.75mm and 2.85mm filament and as pellets.
Specs: This filament comes in 0.5kg and 1kg spools and 1kg bags of pellets. It contains 87.0% - 90.7% metal and has a density of 4.8g/cc - 5.0g/cc.
High Compatibility: This Filamet™ enables any open-architecture Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer to produce metal objects. Even works in 3D printing pens!
Easy to Print, All you need is:
- Any FFF/FDM 3D Printer.
- A 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle.
- A Filawarmer, and a model to print.
(Note) The flow rate in your slicer may need to be adjusted up to 135%. Little to no warping occurs during printing.
Advanced Properties: Filamet™ is less hygroscopic than regular PLA. Filament dryers have adverse affects on Filamet™. Spools should not be dried.
Fully Sinterable Metal Filament: Once fired in a sintering furnace, the result is 100% metal. Instructions for sintering this product.
Special Qualities: One of the easiest materials to print and sinter.
Used For: Partner Innovators have used this filament for induction coils, electronics, heat sinks, antimicrobial applications, and research.
Eliminate tooling and machining costs for short run manufacturing, prototyping, and one-off metal part needs.
Note: All sales final except in cases of defective product.
Made In America
Material Load
By Mass
87.0 – 90.0%
Recommended Nozzle
0.6mm Hardened Steel
Sintering Temperature
1052°C (1925°F)
Sintering Refractory
Density
(g/cc)
4.50 – 4.70
Filawarmer Recommended
Yes
