Properties of HTPLA Iron from the plastic family PLA
Proto-pasta Rustable Magnetic Iron Metal PLA Composite is actually ferromagnetic. It responds to magnets and behaves similarly to pure iron! Encapsulated in plastic, the iron maintains a stable matte, cast metal finish as printed, but can be rusted when desired.
Weighted feel with 1.5x the density of standard PLA Rustable to create modern artifacts in a few easy steps
Attracts magnets (neodymium type recommended for strongest attraction)
Induction at magnetic saturation, about 0.15 Tesla
Relative (to air) Permeability - between 5 and 8 independent of frequency up to 1 MHz
Permeability - between 62E-7 and 100E-7 H/m independent of frequency up to 1 MHz
Magnetic Iron PLA is slightly more brittle than standard PLA and requires extra care when handling.
Printability
Printing temperature mm/s
190 - 200°C
Printing speed
20 - 30 mm/s
Temperature Printbed
40 - 60°C
Level of difficulty
medium
Surface
Normal
Specific weight
1.85g/cm3
Heat resistance temperature
60°C
Possible nozzles
copper, hardened Steel, ruby
Adhesion types
3DLac Adhesion spray, PrintaFix, Spring steel plate PEI
Special properties
Metalliferous
Further
Hardened nozzle of at least 0.50mm diameter is recommended