Magnetic Iron PLA Proto-Pasta

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This filament responds to magnets and behaves similarly to pure iron.

PLA magnetic filament consists of a polymer (PLA) and iron powder finely pulverized. This filament responds to magnets and behaves similarly to iron pure, even to the point of oxidation.

PLA MAgnetic

Image 1: Pieces with different finishes printed with MAGNETIC PLA. Source: Proto-Pasta.

This filament opens a wide range of applications such as fashion accessories and simulation of metal parts. Iron is defined as "magnetic", although exactly is ferromagnetic. This means that it is attracted by the magnetic fields. Therefore, the magnets stick to it. For this reason you should keep in mind that the magnets will stick to parts made with PLA magnetic filaments.

Pieces printed with this filament not work like magnets. This filament can add additional benefits of magnetism in the design of parts and can be combined with standard PLA filament, applying only the PLA filament magnetic parts that interest. Theoretically you could magnetize parts perform fine with conductive filament PLA rubbing them between 10 and 100 times around the positive side of a large magnet. The piece would tend to remain somewhat magnetized after being subjected to an external magnetic field due to a process called hysteresis. For a permanent magnet would require the use of an electromagnetic coil (about 2 Tesla), but this process melt the piece so it can not be done. This filament PLA has a magnetic resistance a bit lower than the standard PLA. Cast iron is very thin so it does not increase the filament resistance nor a conductive filament electricity.

PLA Magnetic

Image 2: PLA MAGNETIC. Source: Proto-Pasta.
For a finish rusty iron simply must be sanded ligeramaente printing surface with a wire brush to expose as much of iron particles into the air and then immerse the part in a salt solution for 2 or 3 days. Magneti Iron PLA filament has a higher density than a standard PLA. As an example; 125gr magnétco PLA filament containing about 25 meters from the filament, compared to almost 50 meters which contain 125g of a standard PLA.

It is advisable to use a hardened steel nozzle or Olsson Ruby since the particles of iron are quite abrasives and wears out the brass nozzles.

Softening temperature (ºC) 55
Machinable Machinable
Metallic content Metallic content
Magnetic Magnetic
Fiber reinforced Fiber reinforced
Hide color variations (Hide color variations)

Print of the magnetic PLA should be performed at about 10 °C less than the standard PLA. Cooling is rapidly increasing tendency to warp, so you must adjust the fan and try to slow down a little printer. In each 3D printer should set the parameters in particular.

In state filament is more fragile than the standard PLA so it must be handled carefully to avoid breakage. The accession of the first layer is key and probably the most important factors for good impressions. so you can use MagigooBuildTak or 3DLac.

General information
Manufacturer Proto Pasta (USA)
Material PLA + Iron
Format Roll of 125 g
Spool of 500 g
Density 1.85 g/cm3
Diameter of filament 1.75 or 2.85 mm
Diameter tolerance ±0.05 mm
Filament length ±28 m (Ø1.75 mm-125 g)
±112 m (Ø1.75 mm-500 g)
±10 m (Ø 2.85 mm-125 g)
±40 m (Ø 2.85 mm-500 g)
Color Grey
RAL/Pantone -
Print settings
Printing temperature 185-215ºC
Print bed temperature 50-60ºC
Chamber temperature Not necessary
Cooling fan Recommended
Recommended printing speed 20-80 mm/s
Mechanical properties
Izod impact strength -
Charpy impact strength -
Elongation at break
Tensile strength -
Tensile Modulus -
Flexural strength -
Flexural modulus -
Surface hardness -
Thermal properties
Softening temperature 55ºC
Melting temperature 150ºC
Specific properties
Transparency  No
Additional Information
HS Code 3916.9
Diameter coil (outer) 205 mm 
Diameter coil (inner hole) 53 mm 
Coil Width 55 mm 


* The typical values detailed in this table should be considered as a reference. Actual values may vary depending on the 3D printer model used, part design and printing conditions. We recommend confirming the results and final properties with own tests. For more information you should consult the technical data sheet of the product.

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