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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:

  • Print with a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle

  • Prints similar to PLA

  • Minimal to no warping

  • Ensure the filament feeds straight into the extruder

  • Less hygroscopic than PLA

    • 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:

  • Prototyping

  • Neutron Absorption

  • Research

  • One-off and short-run manufacturing

  • Reducing or eliminating tooling and machining costs

Additional Links:

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Explore More 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.

    Rapid 3DShield Boron Carbide Filament
    Rapid 3DShield Boron Carbide Filament
    Rapid 3DShield Boron Carbide Filament
    Rapid 3DShield Boron Carbide Filament