Metal PLA
PLA-Metal is metal powder-filled PLA with a metallic texture, weight, and polishable appearance. It is suitable for art pieces, display models, props, trophies, and decorative appearance pieces.
Lightweight
Lead Time
3~5 days
Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)
Min. Order
1
Reference Unit Price Range
0.27 - 0.60
Advantages
- Metal-like appearance and weight
- Can be sanded or polished
- Polishing-friendly surface
Disadvantages
- Limited heat resistance
- Limited weather resistance
- Limited chemical resistance
- Limited wear resistance
Performance Snapshot
Material Characteristics at a Glance
Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.
Lightweight
AltoPuntuación de referencia: 4/5
Cost Efficient
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Surface Quality
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Moisture Resistance
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Dimensional Stability
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
High Strength
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Toughness
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Rigidity
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Heat Resistance
BajoPuntuación de referencia: 2/5
Surface Finish Options
Surface Finish Options
Available finish options for Metal PLA.
As Printed
Color
Grey
Accuracy
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)
Painting
Finish options
Glossy and matte paint finishes available
Best for
Añadir un color personalizado y una capa de pintura protectora a las piezas de PLA metálico para modelos de apariencia y exhibición.
Note
Validar la adherencia de la pintura, los límites de enmascarado y la cobertura del recubrimiento en PLA metálico antes de la producción, especialmente alrededor de las interfaces, los bordes y los detalles finos.
Silk Screening
Print method
Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces
Best for
Aplicar logotipos, etiquetas o gráficos funcionales en las zonas planas de las piezas de PLA metálico utilizadas para modelos de apariencia y exhibición.
Note
Confirmar el área imprimible, la adherencia de la tinta y el registro gráfico en PLA metálico antes de la producción.
Industries & Applications
Where Metal PLA Delivers
Industrial Manufacturing
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Industrial design models
Equipment
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Prototype equipment components
Education
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Education models
Research & Development
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Experimental prototype components
Consumer Electronics
- Product enclosure prototypes
- Fit-check and assembly models
- Custom test fixtures
- Low-volume concept validation builds
Entertainment & Collectibles
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Art and cultural-creative models
Technical Specifications
Design Guidelines
Material Properties
Process & Dimensional Specs
Ready to Order?
Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for Metal PLA parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.
Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request
Habla con un Ingeniero de Procesos
¿Tienes requisitos de tolerancias estrictas o geometrías complejas? Nuestros ingenieros revisan tu plano antes de cotizar para señalar posibles problemas.
Compare & Decide
Related & Alternative Materials
FDM · Standard Plastics
PLA
FDM · White
PLA (polylactic acid) is a thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources, which distinguishes it from other commonly used plastics. PLA is ideal for low-cost prototyping, container manufacturing, and functional parts that carry light loads.
FDM · Composites
PA6-CF
FDM · Black
PA6-CF is a carbon fiber reinforced engineering plastic based on PA6, which combines the toughness and wear resistance of nylon with the strength and rigidity of carbon fiber. It has excellent structural properties and dimensional stability, making it ideal for demanding applications such as automotive parts, electronic housings, mechanical components, and high-strength 3D printed products.
SLM · Metals
316L Stainless Steel
SLM · Silvery-gray
316L stainless steel is one of the most commonly used stainless steel grades in 3D printing. Thanks to the extremely high temperature gradient and extremely fast solidification rate during the printing process, the material's mechanical properties after molding are better than traditional castings (although some printers also support printing in 17-4 PH stainless steel). 316L is a metal with strong mechanical properties. The printed surface is usually rough and has pitting (melt pool marks). The material can provide a variety of polished or matte post-processing effects and is widely used in jewelry, functional parts, small sculptures and other fields.
Unionfab is China's Largest 3D Printing Manufacturing Company for Rapid Prototyping and On-Demand Production Parts.
沪ICP备17023219号-3Region: -, Version: 26.09.18
