Proto-Pasta Iron-filled Metal Composite PLA

Proto-pasta Rustable Magnetic Iron Metal PLA Composite is actually ferromagnetic. It responds to magnets and behaves similarly to pure iron! Encapsulated in plastic, the iron maintains a stable matte, cast metal finish as printed, but can be rusted when desired. Here is why Proto-pasta Iron PLA is so interesting:

• Weighted feel with 1.5x the density of standard PLA

• Rustable to create modern artifacts in a few easy steps - instruction here

• Attracts magnets (neodymium type recommended for strongest attraction)

  • Induction at magnetic saturation about 0.15 Tesla

  • Relative (to air) Permeability - between 5 and 8 independent of frequency up to 1 MHz

  • Permeability - between 62E-7 and 100E-7 H/m independent of frequency up to 1 MHz

• More thermally conductive than standard plastic

Proto-Pasta recommend experimenting with creating a rusty patina like this:

In filament form, FEPLA is slightly more brittle than standard PLA, and requires extra care when handling.

For Patina and or Polish processing and or materials, please see manufactures specifications. You may visit Proto-Pasta.com for more information.