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Metal Filamet™ Sample | 100g Test Spool

1.75mm / Aluminum 6061
$53.99
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Metal Filamet™ Sample | 100g Test Spool

Metal Filamet™ Sample | 100g Test Spool

$53.99
SKU FAL175SAM

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A 100g sample of one of The Virtual Foundry's metal filaments, so you can test a material before buying a full spool. Choose the metal in the variant selector.

Metals, loading and recommended nozzles

  • Aluminum 6061: 60–69%, 1.20–1.50 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • Bronze: 86–90%, 4.10–4.50 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • Copper: 86–90.7%, 4.50–5.00 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • High Carbon Iron: 75–80%, 2.90–3.85 g/cc, 0.8mm
  • Inconel® 718: 82–85%, 3.50–4.30 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • M300 Tool Steel: 85–88%, 3.50–3.65 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • Rapid 3DShield Tungsten: 93.6% ± 1.1%, 8.00–9.20 g/cc, 0.8mm
  • Stainless Steel 17-4: 80–85%, 3.25–4.15 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • Stainless Steel 316L: 80–85%, 3.45–3.55 g/cc, 0.6mm
  • Titanium 64-23: 78–82%, 2.50–2.85 g/cc, 0.6mm

All use a hardened steel, standard-flow nozzle. Some samples are packed spoolless. Prints similar to PLA; do not dry the filament, as drying degrades the binder.

About this product

Which metal should I try first?
Bronze or Copper: The Virtual Foundry calls them its easiest metals to print and sinter. Note that 17-4, 316L and titanium need a Filawarmer, and tungsten and iron need a larger hardened nozzle (0.8mm and 1.0mm).
Will it print on my printer?
Filamet works on nearly all open-architecture FFF/FDM printers. Swap in a hardened steel nozzle (the size is in the specifications above) and print it like PLA. Not sure about your model? Email us the printer name and we'll check before you buy.
Should I dry it before printing?
No. Filamet is less hygroscopic than PLA, and drying degrades its binder, so keep it out of filament dryers. Feed it straight into the extruder.

Filament questions

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This item ships within 48 hours of your order, directly from the brand, and shipping is free. You will get a tracking number by email as soon as it is on its way.

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Need to change or cancel an order? Email us right away and we'll do our best to help before it ships.

Returns & Refunds

Unused parts can be returned within 30 days in their original packaging. A flat $4.99 return shipping fee applies — email us first and we'll send return instructions.

Received the wrong item or something arrived defective? Contact us right away and we'll make it right with a replacement or full refund, no return fee in that case. Full details on our return policy page.

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