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Metal filaments

Discussion in 'Printing Filament' started by Jutte, May 6, 2016.

  1. Jutte

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    I am eager to try metal filaments like copper and bronze. Anybody had experience printing with it? What brands do you like best? Does the print look metallic, or more like metal colored PLA?
     
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    Ive used colorfabb brand only and its just as advertised. Expecially if you buff polish them :)
     
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  3. Jutte

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    Thanks! I was hoping I could burnish the surface like resin castings with metal powders.
     
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    Check out @Printed Solid store at www.printedsolid.com

    He is part of our forum and his store sells colorfabb (what ive used) and some others. I know on his blog he has some awesome examples of what hes done with the fill filaments
     
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    For smaller parts the easiest way to get an awesome finish is a tumbler. A rock tumbler. With fine grit :)
    I have a post on here somewhere with examples using Bronzefil, Magnetic Iron and Stainless Steel. I have used Copperfil as well. The Bronze and Copper turn out the best.
     
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