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Materials, Composite Tooling, Engineering, FFF (FDM) 3D Printing Materials, Filaments 3D Printing Materials, Jigs&Fixtures, Manufacturing, Metal Filament · FFF
Zetamix 316L Steel Filament 1,75mm
Print 316L stainless-steel parts on a standard FFF printer, then sinter to dense, corrosion-resistant functional metal.
- ✔ Excellent corrosion resistance, ductile and well suited to functional parts
- ✔ Print → debind → sinter to dense 316L on a desktop FFF printer
- ✔ Genuine Zetamix by Nanoe · 500 g spool · lead time 10–20 business days (depending on order queue)
$420
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Green part to fully dense, predictably
Every spool ships with a datasheet and validated debind/sinter parameters, so green parts reach target density with predictable shrinkage. Lock the cycle once, reorder the same feedstock.
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Questions on debind schedules, sinter shrinkage, density, or warpage on bound-metal/ceramic FFF? A materials engineer answers directly — not a contact-form bot. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.
About this product
Zetamix 316L Stainless Steel Filament transforms standard 3D printing into metal manufacturing, enabling you to create industrial-grade metal components with complex geometries impossible through traditional machining. From durable tooling to corrosion-resistant fluid system parts, achieve near-wrought metal properties through our proven debinding and sintering process
Why Manufacturing & Engineering Teams Choose Zetamix 316L
Certified Material Performance
- Authentic 316L stainless steel composition (92% metal by mass)
- Corrosion resistance meeting ASTM A240 standards
- Impact strength 2.5x higher than sintered ceramics
- 16 W/m·K thermal conductivity for heat management applications
Industrial Application Ready
- Functional tooling surviving >10k injection cycles
- Salt-spray resistant marine and chemical processing components
- CIP/SIP-compatible fluid fittings and valves
- Biocompatible potential (meets ASTM F138 post-processing)
Precision Manufacturing Workflow
- Predictable shrinkage: 15.4% (X/Y) & 14.7% (Z) for accurate scaling
- Zetasinter furnace compatibility for repeatable results
- Design guidelines for manufacturability and performance
Material Properties After Sintering
- Density: >90% of theoretical density
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent against acids, chlorides, saline
- Impact Strength: Superior to ceramic alternatives
- Thermal Performance: Withstands high-temperature applications
Your Path to Precision Metal Parts
1. Design for Metal
- Scale models by 118.2% (X/Y) and 117.2% (Z) for sintering shrinkage
- Minimum wall thickness: 1mm | Minimum pin diameter: 3mm
- Maximum overhang: 35° unsupported | Minimum hole size: 1.5mm
- Maximum part size: 200mm (printed) with optimal furnace dimensions
2. Print with Confidence
- Use grooved drive gears to prevent filament grinding
- Print on flexible build plates for easy removal
- Maintain consistent extrusion at 120-130°C
- 3 wall layers minimum with 20-100% infill density
3. Debind & Sinter
- Chemical Debinding: 24h in acetone bath at 40°C (>4% mass loss)
- Thermal Debinding: 10°C/h ramp from 50°C to 650°C in Ar/H₂ atmosphere
- Sintering: 50°C/h to 1350°C with 2h hold in controlled atmosphere
Where Zetamix 316L Stainless Steel is used
Shops 3D-print 316L stainless with Zetamix for functional metal parts:
- Functional parts, fixtures and jigs
- Internal tooling
- TIG welding nozzles and shields
- Corrosion-resistant components
- On-demand spare parts
See real builds in our Zetamix case studies →
No sintering furnace or debinding station? Talk to our team — we’ll help you get set up. Get in touch →
FAQs
What equipment do I need beyond my 3D printer?
You’ll need acetone for solvent debinding and a high-temperature furnace capable of 1350°C with argon/hydrogen atmosphere control. The Zetasinter furnace is optimized for this process.
How do the mechanical properties compare to traditional 316L?
After proper sintering, parts achieve >90% density with corrosion resistance and mechanical properties suitable for functional applications, though slightly below wrought metal due to porosity.
What are the design limitations?
Maximum printed size: 200mm (recommended: 100mm), minimum wall thickness: 1mm, minimum feature size: 1.5mm. Avoid abrupt size changes and use rounded corners.
What safety precautions are required?
Use in well-ventilated areas, wear FFP2 masks when handling, and safety glasses. The raw powder form is hazardous, but the filament is not classified as dangerous when handled properly.
Can I create food-safe or medical components?
The sintered 316L meets ASTM F138 for implant-grade biocompatibility with proper post-processing, making it suitable for medical prototypes and some food processing applications.
How long does the complete process take?
Printing varies by model. Debinding takes approximately 64 hours (chemical + thermal), and sintering requires about 30 hours including ramp times and holding.
What’s the shelf life and storage requirements?
The filament has a one-year shelf life when stored in its original vacuum-sealed packaging in cool, dry conditions.
What applications is this best suited for?
Ideal for jigs/fixtures, fluid system components, marine hardware, thermal management parts, and low-volume production where complex geometries make machining impractical.t.
Can I use supports and how are they removed?
Yes, use standard FDM support structures. They are removed during the debinding process along with the primary binder system.
See Zetamix in action
Watch how Zetamix ceramic and metal filaments go from spool to dense, sintered part — the same FFF print → debind → sinter workflow we run in-house.
Choose your Zetamix material
Every Zetamix filament prints on a standard FFF 3D printer — we print and validate them in-house on our 3DCeram M.A.T. system — then debind and sinter to a dense ceramic or metal part. The highlighted row is the material on this page; compare the range below:
| Material | Type | Stands out for | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumina | Technical ceramic | Electrical insulation, ~1550°C | Insulators, high-temp tooling | $495 |
| White Zirconia | Technical ceramic | Toughness & flexural strength | Wear & structural parts | $485 |
| Black Zirconia | Technical ceramic | Zirconia strength, black finish | Aesthetic + technical parts | $550 |
| Silicon Carbide | Technical ceramic | Extreme hardness & thermal | Abrasive / high-temp parts | $550 |
| Porcelain | Ceramic (art) | Glazeable, classic finish | Art, tableware, decorative | $225 |
| 316L | Stainless steel | Corrosion resistance, ductile | Functional metal parts | $420 |
| 17-4 PH | Stainless steel | High strength, hardenable | Tooling & functional parts | $420 |
| H13 | Tool steel | Hot hardness & wear | Dies, inserts, tooling | $420 |
| TiO2 | Specialty ceramic | Specialty technical ceramic | Niche functional parts | $550 |
Not sure which fits? We print these every day — talk to our materials engineers, or see real Zetamix parts in action →.
| Brand | Zetamix by Nanoe |
| Printing Materials | Metal Filaments |
| Technology | FFF |
| Spool weight | 500 g (vacuum-sealed) |
| Sintering type | Solid State Sintering |
| Printing temperature | 130°C – 160°C |
| Sintering Temperature | 1350°C, under hydrogenated argon |
| Shrinkage | x,y = 15.4% ±1% / z = 14.7% ±1% |
| Density | >90 % |
| MFR [g/10min] (@120°C, 2.5kg, half die) | 24 |
| MVR [cm3/10(min)] | 5 |
| Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] | <0,3% |
Don't see your alloy or ceramic?
We source and qualify. Custom feedstock on request.
Need a specific bound-metal or ceramic filament, or parameters for a printer we don't list yet? Our materials team qualifies the feedstock and verifies sinter behavior before you commit. Typical lead 3–4 weeks.
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Unedited feedback from customers who reorder Zetamix 316L Steel Filament 1,75mm.
★★★★★
Shrinkage matched the datasheet within a hair. We hit final dimension after the first sinter run.
MK
Marcus K.
Process Engineer · Metal AM
★★★★★
Asked about debind for a dense ceramic part. A materials engineer walked us through the ramp with real data.
PS
Priya S.
R&D Lead · Medical Devices
★★★★★
Same feedstock, same density, three builds running. No re-qualifying between orders.
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Diego R.
Production Lead · Tooling
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