ColorFabb BronzeFill
ColorFabb
210–230
°C
Print Temp
35–60
°C
Bed Temp
55
°C
Max Service
Overview
ColorFabb BronzeFill — PLA with 80% real bronze powder by weight. Extremely heavy. Can be polished and tumbled to produce genuine metallic finish. Requires hardened steel nozzle. Very abrasive.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Flexibility
rigid
Layer Adhesion
excellent
Enclosure
no
Heated Bed
recommended
Dry Storage
recommended
Pros
- Real bronze powder fill, heavy tactile weight, polishable surface
Cons
- Abrasive to brass nozzles, very heavy spools, pricey
Best For
- Sculptures
- figurines requiring genuine bronze appearance
- props
- functional art pieces
Laser Compatibility
LASER INTERACTION
Safety: CAUTION — metal powder adds complexity. Bronze reflects CO2 laser (10.6μm) very effectively.
CO2 engrave: Very difficult — metal content reflects most CO2 laser energy. Risk of back-reflection.
Diode 20W: 2000mm/min @ 60% — 450nm blue laser absorbed better by bronze than CO2.
Result: Inconsistent — metal powder reflects and scatters laser. PLA between metal particles chars, creating uneven marks.
Warning: High metal content means risk of laser back-reflection with CO2. Use eye protection rated for the specific wavelength. Test carefully.
Brands
ColorFabb