PLA Metal Copper

Spectrum PLA Metal Copper, enriched with copper powder, is an advanced material that combines the ease of printing typical of PLA with the aesthetics of metal. Due to the high copper powder content, prints made with this filament achieve a natural look and feel of genuine brass, including its weight and characteristic cool surface. This material is ideal for creating sculptures, jewelry, and other projects where an elegant, metallic finish is required.

Post-processing capabilities

Spectrum PLA Metal Copper filament offers extensive post-processing capabilities, making it an excellent choice for creators seeking advanced finishing effects. Prints can be easily polished to achieve a smooth, glossy surface that highlights the metallic copper sheen and elegance. Sanding enables more subtle textural effects, while patination techniques can give your prints an aged appearance. With these options, each print can be tailored to individual aesthetic needs, from a sleek shine to a rustic, antique look.

Tip: Due to the high metal powder content in the PLA Metal series filaments, it is recommended to use nozzles larger than the standard 0.4mm. The high metal content may cause accelerated wear of standard brass nozzles; therefore, it is advisable to use hardened steel or ruby nozzles.

Technical data

Material:
PLA
Available diameter:
1.75 / 2.85 [mm]
Diameter tolerance:
+/- 0.03 [mm]
Density:
1.22 [g/cm3]
Thermal resistance:
HDT - 85°C (annealed)
Surface finish:
shiny
Verify your spool:
YES (course of diameter online graph - on the entire length of the spool, mean diameter, ovality, standard deviation individually for each manufactured spool)

How to use

Nozzle temperature:
195-230°C
Bed temperature:
40-60°C
Recommended printing speed:
40-110 mm/s
Recommended shell thickness:
0.40 - 2.70mm
Recommended layer height:
0.05 - 0.30mm
Cooling:
up to 100%
Closed chamber for printing:
not necessary
Dry box recommended:
no
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended:
no
Adhesive:
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)

Material characteristics

  • High copper powder content
  • Authentic copper appearance
  • Approximately three to four times heavier than standard PLA
  • Enhanced durability
  • Ease of printing
  • Extensive post-processing possibilities
  • Versatile applications

Applications

  • functional prototyping
  • tooling
  • concept and demo prototyping of designed finished and semi-finished products
  • industrial design
  • parts that require high impact strength
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A wide range of products

Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.

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Innovation, extrusion know-how and highest quality filaments are the pillars of Spectrum philosophy. Our team is working continously on the development of new materials and their applications.

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