{"title":"Filament","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"stainless-steel-316l-filamet™","title":"Stainless Steel 316L Filamet™","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate real metal parts using any open-architecture FFF\/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters in 0.5kg and 1kg weights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePellets: 1kg jars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.45g\/cc – 3.55g\/cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80.0% – 85.0% 316L stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with virtually any open-architecture 3D printer—no proprietary hardware or specialized equipment required. Also compatible with 3D printing pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Our list of Trusted 3D Printers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Printing Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint with a 0.6mm hardened steel, standard flow nozzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Filawarmer is required to print this filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrints similar to PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal to no warping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the filament feeds straight into the extruder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess hygroscopic than PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this filament—drying will degrade the binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 More information on printing – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/print\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Sinterable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter printing, your part can be fired in a furnace to become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Debinding \u0026amp; Sintering Instructions – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrototyping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional metal parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerospace and automotive research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-off and short-run manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 SDS and TDS – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Research Papers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/research-and-whitepapers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Metal Filaments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/aluminum-6061-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/rapid-3dshield-tungsten-filament\"\u003eRapid 3DShield Tungsten Filament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/copper-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll print just like PLA on most open-architecture 3D printers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycle empty spools with the spool buy-back program – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-07-Spool-Buy-Back-Terms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge orders may be subject to longer lead times. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thevirtualfoundry.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more accurate lead times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I print this on my printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Filamet™ is compatible with nearly all FFF\/FDM based 3D printers on the market. Switch out the nozzle for a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle and get printing! The list of printers that have been used and the ones that are not compatible can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ What can I expect for final sintered density of my parts?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Using the instructions we provide, you can expect around 90–95% density. Instructions for sintering are here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e❓ How strong are parts right off the printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ They are quite a bit stronger than you may expect. You can throw them around a little and handle them just fine. Generally, they will not handle load nearly as well as the base PLA would on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I just debind my part and not sinter it?\u003cbr\u003e✅ A part that has just been debound does not have structural integrety. Stainless Steel 316L parts specifically, can \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e be handled in their brown state as they will not be able to stay together. This is why there is no repacking step in the debinding and sintering instructions for this material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ How can I make my part shiny straight off the build plate?\u003cbr\u003e✅ If you are looking to polish up a part without going through debinding and sintering, you can sand the part with progressivly finer sand paper from 120 to 3000 grit. Then polish with a polishing cloth. For a mirror shine, use a cotton buffing wheel and some Zam polishing compound. More instructions here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/finishing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/finishing\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Virtual Foundry","offers":[{"title":"1.75mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977489309880,"sku":"FSS175500G","price":210.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977489342648,"sku":"FSS1751KG","price":363.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977489375416,"sku":"FSS285500G","price":210.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977489408184,"sku":"FSS2851KG","price":363.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets (1kg only) \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977489440952,"sku":"FSSPEL1KG","price":363.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5259\/1288\/files\/HalfStainlessSteel316LSpool2022.png?v=1787616803"},{"product_id":"copper-filamet™","title":"Copper Filamet™","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate real metal parts using any open-architecture FFF\/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters in 0.5kg, 1kg, and 3kg weights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePellets: 1kg and 3kg units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4.3g\/cc - 5.0g\/cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86.0% – 90.7% pure copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with virtually any open-architecture 3D printer—no proprietary hardware or specialized equipment required. Also compatible with 3D printing pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Our list of Trusted 3D Printers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Printing Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint with a 0.6mm hardened steel, standard flow nozzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrints similar to PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal to no warping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the filament feeds straight into the extruder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess hygroscopic than PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this filament—drying will degrade the binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 More information on printing – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/print\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Sinterable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter printing, your part can be fired in a furnace to become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Debinding \u0026amp; Sintering Instructions – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Filamet™ is our easiest material to print and sinter—ideal for those just getting started with metal 3D printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrototyping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional metal parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInduction coils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAntimicrobial applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-off and short-run manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 SDS and TDS – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Research Papers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/research-and-whitepapers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Metal Filaments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/aluminum-6061-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/stainless-steel-17-4-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 Stainless Steel Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/en-au\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/bronze-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll print just like PLA on most open-architecture 3D printers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycle empty spools with the spool buy-back program – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-07-Spool-Buy-Back-Terms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge orders may be subject to longer lead times. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thevirtualfoundry.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more accurate lead times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I print this on my printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Filamet™ is compatible with nearly all FFF\/FDM based 3D printers on the market. Switch out the nozzle for a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle and get printing! The list of printers that have been used and the ones that are not compatible can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ What can I expect for final sintered density of my parts?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Using the instructions we provide, you can expect around 90–95% density. Instructions for sintering are here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e❓ How strong are parts right off the printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ They are quite a bit stronger than you may expect. You can throw them around a little and handle them just fine. Generally, they will not handle load nearly as well as the base PLA would on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I just debind my part and not sinter it?\u003cbr\u003e✅ A part that has just been debound does not have structural integrety. Copper parts specifically, can be handled gently, but you must be careful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ How can I make my part shiny straight off the build plate?\u003cbr\u003e✅ If you are looking to polish up a part without going through debinding and sintering, you can sand the part with progressivly finer sand paper from 120 to 3000 grit. Then polish with a polishing cloth. For a mirror shine, use a cotton buffing wheel and some Zam polishing compound. More instructions here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/finishing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/finishing\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Virtual Foundry","offers":[{"title":"1.75mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977489899704,"sku":"FCU175500G","price":142.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977489932472,"sku":"FCU1751KG","price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 3kg (2 week lead time)","offer_id":53977489965240,"sku":"FCU1753KG","price":718.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977489998008,"sku":"FCU285500G","price":142.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977490030776,"sku":"FCU2851KG","price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets (1kg only) \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977490063544,"sku":"FCUPEL1KG","price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets (1kg only) \/ 3kg (2 week lead time)","offer_id":53977490096312,"sku":"FCUPEL3KG","price":718.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5259\/1288\/files\/HalfCopperSpool2022.png?v=1787616863"},{"product_id":"bronze-filamet™","title":"Bronze Filamet™","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate real metal parts using any open-architecture FFF\/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters in 0.5kg and 1kg weights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePellets: 1kg jars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.10g\/cc – 4.50g\/cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82.0% – 86.0% bronze (89\/11 tin bronze)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with virtually any open-architecture 3D printer—no proprietary hardware or specialized equipment required. Also compatible with 3D printing pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Our list of Trusted 3D Printers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Printing Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint with a 0.6mm hardened steel, standard flow nozzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrints similar to PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal to no warping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the filament feeds straight into the extruder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess hygroscopic than PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this filament—drying will degrade the binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 More information on printing – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/print\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Sinterable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter printing, your part can be fired in a furnace to become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Debinding \u0026amp; Sintering Instructions – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze Filamet™ is our easiest material to print and sinter—ideal for those just getting started with metal 3D printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrototyping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional metal parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-off and short-run manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 SDS and TDS – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Research Papers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/research-and-whitepapers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Metal Filaments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/aluminum-6061-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/stainless-steel-17-4-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 Stainless Steel Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/copper-filamet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Filamet™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll print just like PLA on most open-architecture 3D printers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycle empty spools with the spool buy-back program – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-07-Spool-Buy-Back-Terms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge orders may be subject to longer lead times. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thevirtualfoundry.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more accurate lead times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I print this on my printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Filamet™ is compatible with nearly all FFF\/FDM based 3D printers on the market. Switch out the nozzle for a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle and get printing! The list of printers that have been used and the ones that are not compatible can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ What can I expect for final sintered density of my parts?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Using the instructions we provide, you can expect around 90–95% density. Instructions for sintering are here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/debind-sinter\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e❓ How strong are parts right off the printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ They are quite a bit stronger than you may expect. You can throw them around a little and handle them just fine. Generally, they will not handle load nearly as well as the base PLA would on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I just debind my part and not sinter it?\u003cbr\u003e✅ A part that has just been debound does not have structural integrety. Bronze parts specifically, can be handled gently, but you must be careful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ How can I make my part shiny straight off the build plate?\u003cbr\u003e✅ If you are looking to polish up a part without going through debinding and sintering, you can sand the part with progressivly finer sand paper from 120 to 3000 grit. Then polish with a polishing cloth. For a mirror shine, use a cotton buffing wheel and some Zam polishing compound. More instructions here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/finishing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/finishing\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Virtual Foundry","offers":[{"title":"1.75mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977490784440,"sku":"FBR175500G","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977490817208,"sku":"FBR1751KG","price":308.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977490849976,"sku":"FBR285500G","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977490882744,"sku":"FBR2851KG","price":308.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets (1kg only) \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977490915512,"sku":"FBRPEL1KG","price":308.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5259\/1288\/files\/HalfBronzeSpool2022.png?v=1787616950"},{"product_id":"rapid-3dshield-tungsten-3d-printing-filament","title":"Rapid 3DShield Tungsten 3D Printing Filament","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate real metal parts using any open-architecture FFF\/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters in 0.5kg, 1kg, 3kg, and 5kg weights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePellets: 1kg, 3kg, and 5kg units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.80g\/cc – 9.20g\/cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88.0% – 94.0% pure tungsten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with virtually any open-architecture 3D printer—no proprietary hardware or specialized equipment required. Also compatible with 3D printing pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Our list of Trusted 3D Printers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Printing Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint with a 0.8mm hardened steel, standard flow nozzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrints similar to PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal to no warping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the filament feeds straight into the extruder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess hygroscopic than PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this filament—drying will degrade the binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 More information on printing – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/print\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e👉 Print \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/590230-rapid-3dshield-tungsten-density-calibration-model\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis test model\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure you're getting the highest density you can. The model should weigh 5.5g or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Qualities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan be used as a replacement for lead for radiation shielding with no sintering required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e👉 For more information, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rapid3dshield.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003erapid3dshield.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e👉 See testing data \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12gRm7wyGzP_zNiZj8iF9t_Bo4zQMN9fA\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e👉 Learn about the scrap buy-back program \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-07-Tungsten-Buy-Back-Terms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*This material is used in its green state for radiation shielding and it is not intended to be sintered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiation shielding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShielding radiopharmaceuticals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShielding hotspots in a nuclear reactor cooling channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-off and short-run manufacturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 SDS and TDS – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 Research Papers – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/research-and-whitepapers\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Metal Filaments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/aluminum-6061-filamet\"\u003eAluminum Filamet™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/bronze-filamet\"\u003eBronze Filamet™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.thevirtualfoundry.com\/collections\/metal-filament\/products\/copper-filamet\"\u003eCopper Filamet™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll print just like PLA on most open-architecture 3D printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycle empty spools with the spool buy-back program\u003cspan\u003e – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-07-Spool-Buy-Back-Terms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge orders may be subject to longer lead times. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thevirtualfoundry.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more accurate lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I print this on my printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ Filamet™ is compatible with nearly all FFF\/FDM based 3D printers on the market. Switch out the nozzle for a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle and get printing! The list of printers that have been used and the ones that are not compatible can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thevirtualfoundry.com\/trusted-printers\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e❓ Can I sinter Rapid 3DShield Tungsten Filament?\u003cbr\u003e✅ No, tungsten sinters at about 2734°C (4953°F), which is not an attainable temperature for most furnaces. Rapid 3DShield Tungsten is intended to be used in its green state. All radiation data on this filament is from green state testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e❓ How strong are parts right off the printer?\u003cbr\u003e✅ They are quite a bit stronger than you may expect. You can throw them around a little and handle them just fine. Generally, they will not handle load nearly as well as the base PLA would on its own.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to a global supply crunch and shifting export controls, tungsten market prices have reached historic highs in early 2026, directly impacting our raw material costs. We have adjusted our pricing to reflect these current market conditions and remain committed to lowering our rates as soon as global supply stabilizes and tungsten prices retreat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Virtual Foundry","offers":[{"title":"1.75mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977491308728,"sku":"FTU175500G","price":716.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977491341496,"sku":"FTU1751KG","price":1360.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 3kg (Ships in ~3 weeks)","offer_id":53977491374264,"sku":"FTU1753KG","price":4065.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.75mm \/ 5kg (Ships in ~3 weeks)","offer_id":53977491407032,"sku":"FTU1755KG","price":6772.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 0.5kg","offer_id":53977491439800,"sku":"FTU285500G","price":716.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977491472568,"sku":"FTU2851KG","price":1360.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.85mm \/ 3kg (Ships in ~3 weeks)","offer_id":53977491505336,"sku":"FTU2853KG","price":4065.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets \/ 1kg","offer_id":53977491538104,"sku":"FTUPEL1KG","price":1360.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets \/ 3kg (Ships in ~3 weeks)","offer_id":53977491570872,"sku":"FTUPEL3KG","price":4065.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pellets \/ 5kg (Ships in ~3 weeks)","offer_id":53977491603640,"sku":"FTUPEL5KG","price":6772.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5259\/1288\/files\/3DShieldSpoolREV2-Boltless.png?v=1787617051"},{"product_id":"matte-black-af-1-75mm-pla-filament-made-in-the-usa","title":"Matte Black AF 1.75mm PLA+ Filament Made in the USA!","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eExperience the Sophistication of Matte Black PLA+\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eDiscover American Filament's premium Matte Black PLA+ 1.75mm 3D printer filament, expertly crafted in the USA. 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