Rapid 3DShield Boron Carbide Filament
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Create real ceramic parts using any open-architecture FFF/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.
Available Formats:
Spools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameters in 0.25kg and 0.5kg weights
Pellets: 1kg jars
Filament Density:
1.30g/cc – 1.50g/cc
Ceramic Content:
50.0% – 60.0% boron carbide
High Compatibility:
Works with virtually any open-architecture 3D printer—no proprietary hardware or specialized equipment required. Also compatible with 3D printing pens.
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Easy Printing Experience:
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Print with a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle
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Prints similar to PLA
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Minimal to no warping
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Ensure the filament feeds straight into the extruder
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Less hygroscopic than PLA
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Do not dry this filament—drying will degrade the binder
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Special Qualities:
Can be used for neutron absorption with no sintering required.
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Applications:
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Prototyping
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Neutron Absorption
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Research
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One-off and short-run manufacturing
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Reducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs
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