Zetamix White Zirconia Filament 1,75mm
$460
White zirconia filament: Print FDM ceramic parts → sinter into high-strength components with luxury finishes for tooling & premium goods.
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FFF
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Printing Materials:
Ceramic Filaments
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Description
Zetamix White Zirconia Filament enables direct production of advanced ceramic components using standard FDM 3D printers. Create parts with exceptional mechanical strength, stunning surface finishes, and premium aesthetics—perfect for luxury goods, high-wear tooling, and demanding technical applications that require both beauty and performance.
Why Engineers & Manufacturers Choose Zetamix Alumina
Exceptional Mechanical Performance
- Outstanding bending strength: 400-1000 MPa
- High hardness: 10 GPa (Hv10)
- 98-99% density after sintering for maximum strength
- Excellent shock and impact resistance
Premium Aesthetic Versatility
- Beautiful white matte finish after sintering
- Can be polished to mirror-like gloss
- Brushed, satin, or high-polish finishes possible
- Ideal for luxury goods and high-visibility applications
Diverse Application Range
- Internal tooling and manufacturing fixtures
- Luxury product prototypes and final parts
- Technical ceramics requiring high strength
- Consumer goods with premium aesthetics
Material Properties After Sintering
- Density: 98-99% of theoretical density
- Bending Strength: 400-1000 MPa
- Hardness: 10 GPa (Hv10)
- Dielectric Constant: 32 (±0.5) at 9.4 GHz
- Loss Tangent: ≈1×10⁻³
Your Path to Premium Ceramic Parts
1. Design for Ceramic Manufacturing
- Scale models by 127.4% (X/Y/Z) for sintering shrinkage
- Minimum part size: 6mm cube | Minimum wall: 1mm
- Minimum pin diameter: 2.3mm | Minimum hole: 0.6mm (vertical)
- Maximum overhang: 40° unsupported, 15° for ceilings
2. Precision Printing Protocol
- Use grooved drive gears to prevent filament grinding
- Print on flexible build plates for easy removal
- 100% fan speed for optimal surface quality
- 1mm retraction at 20 mm/s recommended
- Minimum 2 wall layers with 5-100% infill density
3. Controlled Debinding & Sintering
- Chemical Debinding: 6h acetone bath at 40°C (>5% mass loss)
- Thermal Debinding: 8°C/h ramp to 500°C (≈2.5 days) or accelerated cycle available
- Sintering: 50°C/h to 1475°C with 2h hold in air atmosphere
- Brand Zetamix by Nanoe
- Printing Materials Ceramic Filaments
- Technology FFF
- Chemical symbol ZrO2 ∙ Y2O3
- Sintering type Solid State Sintering
- Printing temperature 180°C
- Sintering Temperature 1475°C under air
- Shrinkage 21.5% ±1% (x y and z)
- Density 98-99%
- Specific Gravity [g.cm-3 ] 3.5
- Melt Flow Rate [g/10(min)] 14
- Melt Volume Rate [cm3 /10(min)] 50
- Moisture Absorption 24 hours [%] <0,1%
- Moisture Absorption , 7 days [%] <0,3%
- Shore D 45
- Material Zirconia (ZrO2)
Materials
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Zirconia (ZrO2)
Frequently asked questions
What makes zirconia superior to other ceramics for strength applications?
Zirconia offers exceptional bending strength (400-1000 MPa) and fracture toughness, making it significantly more impact-resistant than alumina or other technical ceramics—ideal for functional parts and tooling.
What finishing options are available for sintered zirconia parts?
Zirconia can be finished as-matted (natural white finish), brushed, polished to satin, or mirror-polished to high gloss, making it perfect for luxury goods and high-end consumer products.
What applications is white zirconia best suited for?
Luxury watch components, jewelry, high-end consumer goods, dental and medical prototypes, wear-resistant tooling, and any application requiring both aesthetic appeal and mechanical performance.
How does the strength compare to traditional manufacturing methods?
Sintered parts achieve 98-99% density with mechanical properties comparable to zirconia produced by traditional ceramic manufacturing methods.
What design limitations should I consider?
Maximum printed size determined by furnace dimensions, minimum wall: 1mm, minimum feature: 0.6mm. Avoid sharp corners and maintain uniform wall thicknesses where possible.
Can I create complex geometries with fine details?
Yes! The 0.6mm minimum feature size allows for intricate details, text, and complex geometries impossible with traditional ceramic manufacturing.
How long does the complete process take?
Printing varies by model. Chemical debinding takes 6h + 2h drying, thermal debinding ≈60h (or 23h accelerated), and sintering ≈29h including ramp times and holding.
What safety precautions are necessary?
Standard ceramic filament handling—use in well-ventilated areas, wear FFP2 masks during printing and handling. The sintered zirconia is biologically inert.
What's the shelf life of the filament?
One year when stored in original vacuum-sealed packaging in cool, dry conditions.
Can I achieve different surface finishes without post-processing?
The as-sintered surface has a pleasant matte white finish. For glossy or brushed finishes, mechanical polishing or blasting is required after sintering.
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