Notes
Metal fill PLA (iron, brass, copper powder) is heavy and very abrasive. Mandatory hardened nozzle. Post-processing with fine sandpaper and polishing compound reveals authentic metal sheen.
Tips
Hardened nozzle is non-negotiable — metal powder destroys brass nozzles in minutes. Go slow. Print tall: the metal weight strains overhangs. Polish printed parts with steel wool → Brasso for authentic metal finish.
Details
Metal fill PLA (iron, brass, copper powder) is heavy and very abrasive. Mandatory hardened nozzle. Post-processing with fine sandpaper and polishing compound reveals authentic metal sheen.
Temperatures
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle | 235 °C |
| Bed | 60 °C |
| First Layer Bed | 65 °C |
Speed
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Print Speed | 80 mm/s |
| First Layer Speed | 40 mm/s |
Cooling
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Fan Speed | 20 % |
Retraction
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 0.8 mm |
Quality
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer Height | 0.2 mm |
| Flow Rate | 100 % |
Notes
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Type | Hardened steel REQUIRED — ruins brass instantly critical |
| Post Process | Sand 400→800→1200 grit, polish with Brasso for metal finish |
Tips
Hardened nozzle is non-negotiable — metal powder destroys brass nozzles in minutes. Go slow. Print tall: the metal weight strains overhangs. Polish printed parts with steel wool → Brasso for authentic metal finish.