Metal Fill PLA
195–220
°C
Print Temp
55–70
°C
Bed Temp
55
°C
Max Service
Overview
PLA loaded with metal powder (iron, brass, copper, or bronze). Produces parts with real metal weight and feel. Post-polished parts are indistinguishable from cast metal. Highly abrasive - hardened nozzle required. Print 195-220C nozzle, 55-70C bed.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Flexibility
rigid
Layer Adhesion
fair
Enclosure
no
Heated Bed
recommended
Dry Storage
recommended
Pros
- Real metal look and weight when polished
- Can be rusted, patinated, or polished
- Available in iron, brass, copper, bronze
- PLA base = easy to print
Cons
- Hardened nozzle required
- Very slow print speeds
- Expensive
- Rough surface needs significant post-processing
- Brittle
Best For
- Decorative objects
- prop replicas
- figurines
- artistic pieces
- jewelry prototypes
- cosplay metal props
Avoid For
- Functional/structural parts
- fine detail
- brass nozzle printers
- projects without post-processing budget
Storage
Store like PLA. Metal powder settles over time - roll spool before printing if stored long-term.
Brands
Polymaker PolyMetalColorFabb BrassFill/CopperFill/IronFillProto-Pasta Iron/CopperFormfutura MetalFil