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PETG Metallic TDS

This PETG Metallic series, through a specialized color and luster formulation, endows printed parts with a refined, uniform metallic finish and a subdued, elegant reflective effect. It is ideally suited for mechanical models, armor, sculptures, trophies, props, and exterior components where material aesthetics are paramount. This material emphasizes a visual metallic appearance and does not imply the electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, or structural properties of actual metal materials.

Basic information

Tensile · ISO 527

Bending · ISO 178

Impact · ISO 180

Thermal properties

Recommended printing parameters

These settings are reference values for a Bambu Lab P1S; adjust for the printer, model and requirements.

Key characteristics

Refined Metallic Finish: This is a PETG-based composite material blended with fine metal-like particles, delivering a glossy, premium, and sophisticated surface quality. Although the formulation contains no actual metal, the finished prints exhibit a surprisingly convincing metallic appearance and tactile feel. Ideal for Material- Focused Models: Recommended for mechanical models, armor, sculptures, trophies, props, and a wide range of exterior components where material expression is key. Easy to Print: Compatible with common FDM equipment and multi-color printing systems, making it suitable for everyday creative projects and batch production. Gloss Affected by Print Settings: Adjusting nozzle temperature, print speed, and layer height can fine-tune the surface reflectivity and layer-line visibility to achieve your desired effect. Positioning & Application: It retains all the advantages that make PETG a favorite—high strength, excellent chemical resistance, and ease of printing. Whether you're working on design models, visual prototypes, or production parts where both aesthetics and performance matter, it's a reliable choice. General Notes: This product offers a metallic-look PETG finish and does not imply the electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, or structural properties of actual metal materials.

Specimen printing conditions

All sample bars were printed using a Bambu Lab P1S printer. The PETG Metallic filament inherently exhibits sound comprehensive mechanical properties, leaving little room for further enhancement through annealing. Additionally, the thermal contraction inherent to the annealing process tends to induce distortion, warping, or dimensional inaccuracies in models with non-simple geometries or complex structures. As such, annealing is strongly advised against.

Disclaimer

All typical values stated in this technical data sheet are derived from tests conducted on standard CaiLab specimens and are provided for reference and comparative purposes only. They are not intended to serve as design specifications or quality assurance criteria. Actual performance of 3D printed parts may differ considerably due to factors such as printer types, printing parameters, model geometries, and parameter settings. The fitness of any final printed part depends not only on the filament, but also on factors like part design, operating conditions and printing process. Product specifications are subject to change and may not be separately notified in advance. In the process of using CaiLab 3D Printing Filaments, users are responsible for evaluating the safety, legality, technical performance for their intended applications, as well as waste disposal/recycling methods. CaiLab is not responsible for the use of materials and scenarios, nor for any damage that occurs in the process of using our 3D printing filaments.