Rapid 3DShield Tungsten 3D Printing Filament
Create real metal 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 0.5kg, 1kg, 3kg, and 5kg weights
Pellets: 1kg, 3kg, and 5kg units
Filament Density:
7.80g/cc – 8.4g/cc
Metal Content:
91.0% – 93.0% pure tungsten
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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👉 Print this test model to ensure you're getting the highest density you can. The model should weigh 5.5g or more.
Special Qualities:
Can be used as a replacement for lead for radiation shielding with no sintering required.
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👉 See testing data here.
Applications:
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Radiation shielding
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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
Additional Links:
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Explore More Metal Filaments:
All print just like PLA on most open-architecture 3D printers.
Large orders may be subject to longer lead times. Contact us for more accurate lead times.