Magigoo Metal Instructions

How does Magigoo Metal work?

MAGIGOO® Metal for Ultrafuse® 316L is designed to be used with Ultrafuse® 316L FDM filament on heated build surfaces.

The adhesive provides reliable adhesion and prevents warping during the FDM printing process. MAGIGOO® Metal is also non-hazardous and enables the easy removal of the green parts by submersion in water.

MAGIGOO® Metal has been tested to give the best printing experience using the following settings on a glass build plate. Different printers and build surfaces might require that the prnting settings are adjusted for optimal adhesion.

Settings and Recommendations:

  • Bed temperature : 90-110 °C.
  • Enclosed or heated build chamber recommended.
  • First layer extrusion width : 80-100%
    • Slightly lowering the first layer extrusion width facilitates the part removal process. This setting will also depend on the first layer calibration and might impair adhesion in cases where the nozzle is too far away from the build-plate.

For more specific settings, check out our list of tested materials.

How to Apply

  • Shake the MAGIGOO® Metal pen like you mean it
  • Press the nib (end of your pen) on the printing bed for MAGIGOO® Metal to flow.
  • Spread the adhesive evenly on the printing area.

MAGIGOO® Metal should be applied on a cool bed which has been appropriately cleaned (preferably with water). Make sure to use MAGIGOO® Metal with the suggested plastics and with a correctly leveled bed and suitable printing settings. Squeeze bottle gently only when the nib is pressed against the bed. Keep the nib away from dirt.

WARNING: Ensure proper bed leveling. Having the nozzle too close to the bed surface may cause excess adhesion and damage the bed.

For more tips and tricks on 3D Printing and using Magigoo Metal, kindly refer to the Magigoo Manual.

Part Removal

The easiest way to ensure safe removal of the green part from the build plate without damaging it is to submerge the build plate in water. Depending on the size of the printed part, after 30 minutes – 2 hours the part should become free from the build plate and be easy to remove with minimal effort. In cases where the build plate cannot be submerged in water one can soak around the part with water and wait for the water to make its way under the part before attempting removal. It is recommended to avoid the use of part removal tools or excess force since the part can be easily damaged in the green state.

MAGIGOO® Metal can be applied to commonly used 3D printing surfaces such as glass, PEI and others.

How to store

MAGIGOO® Metal is best stored upright, with the cap closed and away from direct sunlight. MAGIGOO® Metal was specifically designed for mobility, which is good news if you want to take it with you on-the-go.