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MakerBot Sketch PLA Metallic 5 Pack

Name: MakerBot Sketch PLA Metallic 5 Pack
Brand: Makerbot
Price: 495.0 AUD

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Imagine your classroom filled with projects bursting in school colours or adorned with metallic finishes. MakerBot Sketch Metallic 5 Pack is optimised to work with the Sketch Standard, Sketch Large and Sketch Sprint.

$495.00 Incl. GST

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Shine and Style

A specially curated collection of filament colours designed to add a touch of shine and style to your 3D printing projects.

Special Prints

Create eye-catching prints with metallic finishes that shine and stand out, capturing students' attention. Use metallic prints to showcase special projects, awards, or prototypes, adding a touch of prestige to student achievements.

This Pack Contains

• 1x Patina Bronze
• 1x Sunset Copper
• 1x Shimmering Silver
• 1x Crown Gold
• 1x Midnight Metal

Compatibility

• Sketch Standard
• Sketch Large
• Sketch Sprint

Smart Spool

The Smart Spool™ contains essential material data, including material type, colour, and remaining filament, communicated via an integrated RFID chip directly to MakerBot Print. This system enables automatic material recognition while helping maintain optimal material condition during use.

Storage Environment

Store filament in the included vacuum-sealed metalised polyester bag to minimise moisture absorption from the air. Long-term exposure to humidity may compromise material quality and print performance. Ensure the built-in desiccant remains inside the spool to absorb any moisture introduced during handling or material loading.

Spool Technical Specifications

• Material Type: PLA (Polylactic Acid) with metallic-effect pigments
• Filament Diameter: 1.75mm (0.069 inch)
• Spool Type: Sketch Material Spool
• Spool Size, Diameter: 203mm (8 inch)
• Filament Weight: 1kg (2.2 lbs)

Material Characteristics

• PLA-based thermoplastic with metallic surface finish
• Prints with the same profiles and requirements as standard Sketch PLA
• Low warping and consistent layer adhesion
• Rigid material with good dimensional accuracy
• Designed for aesthetic applications and display models

Thermal and Handling Behaviour

• Similar printing temperature range to standard PLA
• Requires dry storage to minimise moisture absorption
• Store in sealed packaging with desiccant when not in use

Performance Notes

Metallic PLA offers enhanced visual finish while maintaining the printability and reliability of standard PLA. The metallic effect is cosmetic and does not provide metal-like structural or thermal properties.