Bambu PLA Metal Filament
Material Characteristics
- Metallic surface texture with reflective finish
- Zero metal particle content
- Enhanced impact resistance
- Includes Basic Reusable Spool
- Filament diameter: 1.75mm ±0.03mm tolerance
System Compatibility
- Compatible: AMS, AMS lite systems
Material Overview
PLA Metal represents a metallic-textured filament engineered for aesthetic enhancement. The material replicates metal surface appearance without actual metallic filler integration. Advanced reflective properties deliver professional high-end finish and sophisticated visual qualities while maintaining mechanical performance comparable to standard PLA.
Hardware Compatibility
Compatible: Cool Plate SuperTack, Smooth PEI, Textured PEI plates | All nozzle configurations/materials | Bambu Liquid Glue, Glue Stick
Incompatible: None specified
Color Specifications
| Color Variant | Hex Code | Display |
|---|---|---|
| Iridium Gold Metallic | #B39B84 | Gold metallic finish |
| Copper Brown Metallic | #AA6443 | Copper metallic finish |
| Oxide Green Metallic | #1D7C6A | Green metallic finish |
| Cobalt Blue Metallic | #39699E | Blue metallic finish |
| Iron Gray Metallic | #43403D | Gray metallic finish |
RFID Integration
Print parameters embedded in RFID tags enable automatic configuration via AMS (Automatic Material System). Direct load-and-print operation eliminates manual parameter setup.
Print Parameters
- Pre-drying: 55°C, 8 hours (blast oven)
- Storage humidity: <20% RH (sealed with desiccant)
- Nozzle temperature: 190-230°C
- Bed temperature (with adhesive): 35-45°C
- Print speed: <300 mm/s
Physical Properties
- Density: 1.25 g/cm³
- Vicat Softening Point: 62°C
- Heat Deflection Temperature: 62°C
- Melting Point: 160°C
- Melt Flow Index: 38.6 ± 3.7 g/10min
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: 34 ± 4 MPa
- Elongation at Break: 14.7 ± 1.5%
- Flexural Modulus: 2290 ± 210 MPa
- Flexural Strength: 66 ± 3 MPa
- Impact Strength: 58.9 ± 3.4 kJ/m²
Technical Documentation
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- RoHS Compliance Certificate
Preparation Guidelines
Drying requirements: 55°C, 8 hours. Maintain low-humidity storage after use. Pre-dry if moisture absorption suspected. Reference: Filament drying documentation.
Shipping Information
- Free shipping: orders >$89 (excludes printers, AMS units, smoke purifiers)
- Free shipping remote areas: orders >$199 (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa - same exclusions)
- Complete terms: Shipping Policy documentation
