Ultrafuse 316L Metal BASF - 2.85mm - 3 kg

Use of BASF Ultrafuse 316L Filament

The BASF Ultrafuse 316L filament is a very specific 3D printing filament. It is not just a filament designed to reveal a metallic appearance, but a filament that enables the production of 100% metallic objects in 2 steps.

This Ultrafuse 316L filament is revolutionary; it allows for the production of sinterable parts using traditional FDM 3D printers. Sintering is a high-temperature process that separates the plastic structure from the metal. The sintering process melts the metal, allowing for a strong and homogeneous bond.

This 2-step printing process begins with printing the sinterable part (known as the green part) and then sending it to a service provider for the sintering step. This combination of a highly technical filament and an external provider minimizes the cost of manufacturing metal parts without the need for significant investment.

Ultrafuse 316L: Key Benefits

Affordable metal printing: This 316L filament (named after the stainless steel it is made from) developed by BASF, is the first filament to allow printing of a sinterable metal part. Accessible for most 3D printers on the market, this 2-step printing process is quick, effective, and cost-efficient.

Good printability: This highly composite filament is designed with a plastic matrix, enabling good filament sliding, efficient extrusion, and a solid inter-layer bond despite the high metal content.

Optimal sintering method: This Ultrafuse 316L filament makes accessing a dedicated sintering solution easy. By acquiring dedicated coupons (1 coupon = 1 kilogram of sinterable parts), the post-processing solution is simple and fast to access.

If you need more information on the subject, we invite you to consult the downloadable guides and the coupon system in the dedicated page.

Our Recommendations for Using BASF Ultrafuse 316L

The Ultrafuse 316L filament requires specific settings. It is highly recommended to use existing print profiles to adhere to the filament’s unique constraints. Printing should be precise and uniform, with filling density, shell thickness, and flow being critical parameters for the second phase of processing.

Specific support management is also necessary, and using dual extrusion will be very helpful for this part. This filament is compatible with most FDM printers but is strongly recommended for professional-grade printers.

Be careful not to exceed the recommended extrusion temperature, as it can lead to severe toxicity.

Using a specific adhesive like Magigoo Metal is also recommended to prevent warping during printing. We invite you to consult the attached documents to obtain essential data and information for printing this unique filament.

We will, of course, be available to assist and guide you with this usage.