3D Printing · FDM

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

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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

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Surface Quality

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Moisture Resistance

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Dimensional Stability

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High Strength

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Toughness

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Rigidity

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Heat Resistance

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Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for Metal PLA.

As Printed
暙準察応

As Printed

Color

Grey

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

倖芳・ディスプレむモデル向けのメタルPLA郚品に、カスタムカラヌず保護塗料局を远加したす。

Note

生産前にメタルPLAの塗料密着性、マスキング境界、およびコヌティングの被芆範囲を確認しおください。特に界面、゚ッゞ、现郚の呚蟺では泚意が必芁です。

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Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

倖芳・ディスプレむモデルに䜿甚されるメタルPLA郚品の平面領域に、ロゎ、ラベル、たたは機胜的グラフィックを適甚したす。

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生産前にメタルPLA䞊の印刷可胜領域、むンク密着性、およびグラフィックの䜍眮合わせを確認しおください。

Industries & Applications

Where Metal PLA Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Appearance and display models
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Industrial design models
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Prototype equipment components
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Education

  • Appearance and display models
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Education models
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Research & Development

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Experimental prototype components
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Consumer Electronics

  • Product enclosure prototypes
  • Fit-check and assembly models
  • Custom test fixtures
  • Low-volume concept validation builds
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Entertainment & Collectibles

  • Appearance and display models
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Art and cultural-creative models

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.25 g/cm³
Water Absorption
0.4%
Hardness
Shore D 83.5
Tensile Strength
XY: 34±4 Z: 31±3 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 2010±220 Z: 1710±150 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 14.7±1.5 Z: 4.5±1.3%
Flexural Strength
XY: 66±3 Z: 51±5 MPa
Flexural Modulus
XY: 2290±210 Z: 2150±180 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
62 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
58 °C
Notched Impact Strength
22.3 ± 0.9 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
700 × 600 × 600 mm
Default Layer Height
0.2 mm
Dimensional Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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

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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.

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