Gearlab PLA filament
Print in 3D and create prototypes, spare parts, fast and on-demand production, etc. in any shape and geometry. Gearlab® 3D filaments are available in various plastics and have different properties.
Gearlab Metal Filled PLA Polylactic acid is a biodegradable polymer derived from non-GMO corn starch combined with a fine copper, bronze or aluminum powder that creates printed models with a metal structure that, after grinding and polishing, achieves a high gloss.
The metal powder makes the filament heavier, so despite using the same settings and using the same amount of material, metal parts printed with PLA will weigh significantly more than those printed with standard PLA.
Due to the heavy nature of this material, metal-filled fibers usually perform quite poorly when printing overhangs or bridges without additional support.
PLA metal filaments tend to abrade during extrusion, so the standard brass nozzle wears out quickly. Be sure to upgrade to a wear-resistant steel nozzle to successfully print this filament.
