--- title: How to print with Ultrafuse 316L description: The guide of the basic parameters to print 316L stainless steel for industrial applications on FDM printers --- [Skip to content](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/316l-filament#main-content) - [English](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/316l-filament) - [Español](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/316l-filament) English Show submenu for translations [Contact support](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://support.bcn3d.com/repair-service?hsLang=en) ![knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png\]](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Header/knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png?height=40&name=knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.bcn3d.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.bcn3d.com/) - - [English](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/316l-filament) - [Español](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/316l-filament) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact support](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://support.bcn3d.com/repair-service) - [BCN3D forum](https://www.bcn3d.com/community/) [BCN3D forum](https://www.bcn3d.com/community/) Hello. 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[Metal Pack](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/filaments?hsLang=en#metal-pack) # How to print with Ultrafuse 316L ## The guide of the basic parameters to print 316L stainless steel for industrial applications on FDM printers   --- |                                                                   | [**EN**](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/316l-filament) | [**ES**](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/316l-filament?hsLang=en) | | --- | --- | --- | --- ### What is 316L? | ![print-316l-ultrafuse-bcn3d-printers](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/print-316l-ultrafuse-bcn3d-printers.jpg?width=688&name=print-316l-ultrafuse-bcn3d-printers.jpg) | **Ultrafuse 316L is a metal-polymer** composite filament for the production of metal components in 316L stainless steel. The models printed with Ultrafuse 316L get their final properties, like hardness and strength, through the debinding and sintering process. This filament doesn't require drying before printing. | | --- | --- | **This material can be used to print** tooling, functional prototypes, jigs, and fixtures and is suitable for serial production to functional prototypes. **To use 316L filament** you must [install the Hotend M](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/hotend-m-metal-materials?hsLang=en). Printing 316L and 17-4 PH with a standard nozzle will seriously damage the hotend. You can purchase 316L from the BASF online store: [Ultrafuse 316L](https://www.ultrafusefff.com/product/ultrafuse-316l-metal-filament-2-85mm-3kg/) ### **316L compatibility with BCN3D printers / hotends:** | ✔ | ✔ | **✗** | **✗** | **✗** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ![Epsilon-header](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/Epsilon-header.jpg?width=450&name=Epsilon-header.jpg) | ![w27-epsilon-series-bcn3d](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/w27-epsilon-series-bcn3d.png?width=600&name=w27-epsilon-series-bcn3d.png) | ![d25-sigma-series-bcn3d](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/d25-sigma-series-bcn3d.png?width=600&name=d25-sigma-series-bcn3d.png) | ![Sigmax-header-3-prints](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/Sigmax-header-3-prints.jpg?width=450&name=Sigmax-header-3-prints.jpg) | ![Sigma-header-3prints](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/Sigma-header-3prints.jpg?width=450&name=Sigma-header-3prints.jpg) | | Hotend M | Hotend M |   |   |   | ### **Supported materials combinations** The ultrafuse 316L is not compatible with the current BCN3D Filaments. | **Standard materials** | |   |   | |   |   | |   |   | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PLA **✗** | TPU **✗** | PVA  **✗** | BVOH **✗** | TPLA **✗** | PET-G **✗** |   |   |   | | | | | **Technical materials** | |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | | | ABS **✗** | PA **✗** | PP **✗** |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | | **Composite materials** | | | |   |   |   | |   |   | | | | PAHT CF15 **✗** | PP GF30 **✗** | PET CF15 **✗** | 316L **✔** | 17-4 PH **✗** |   |   | | | | | | ### **316L printing settings - Hotend M** | **Extruder temperature** | 245ºC | | --- | --- | | **Build plate temperature** | 105ºC | | **Printing speed** | 30 - 60 mm/s | | **Retraction speed ** | 25 mm/s | | **Retraction distance ** | 6.5 mm | | **Cooling fan** | 0% | | **Minimum layer height** | 0.15 mm | - **Note:** BCN3D Lab develops specific configurations for each material and printer. Make sure to use the last [BCN3D Stratos](https://www.bcn3d.com/bcn3d-stratos/) version. ### **Build plate adhesion** | Clean the glass before printing or apply a fine and even layer of **Magigoo Pro Metal** glue to achieve good adhesion between the 3D printed part and the printing surface of your 3D printer in order to keep the part fixed. It is best to apply Magigoo when the printing bed is cool. **Use the [Mesh Mapping](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping?hsLang=en)** to ensure that the model is properly attached to the build plate, to get the best result on the debinding and sintering process. | ![magigoo-metal](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/magigoo/magigoo-metal%20Cropped%20(1).png?width=491&name=magigoo-metal%20Cropped%20(1).png) | | --- | --- | ### **Recommendations** This filament doesn't absorb humidity from the air. However, if the material is not in use for extended periods of time, it is recommended to keep the Ultrafuse 316L spools [in a box or airtight container](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/handle-storage-filament-bcn3d?hsLang=en). Ultrafuse 316L emits low levels of fumes and particles when printed. We recommend printing it in a well-ventilated area to ensure a healthy environment. Clean the nozzle before and after each print job to ensure a good extrusion and get cleaner prints. ### Digital documentation of the 316L Here you can find and download the Technical data and the Safety data sheets of our 316L: | ![download-arrow](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Button/download-arrow.png?width=25&name=download-arrow.png) | [Technical data sheet](https://www.bcn3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ultrafuse_316L_TDS_EN_v1.1.pdf) | ![download-arrow](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BCN3D/Knowledge%20base/Button/download-arrow.png?width=25&height=25&name=download-arrow.png) | [Safety data sheet](https://www.bcn3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ULTRAFUSE%C2%AE316L_11123987_SDS_GEN_EU_EN_5-0_NL07.pdf) | | --- | --- | --- | --- |   | **Send us your comments about this article** | [![feedback-button](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Button/feedback-button.png?width=179&name=feedback-button.png)](https://share.hsforms.com/1F7t1sBuOQyWlAeRwwFSjgQ3fec5) | | --- | --- | | #### **RELATED ARTICLES** | | | [![tips-316l-en](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Related%20Articles%20Metal/tips-316l-en.png?width=688&name=tips-316l-en.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/316l-bcn3d-tips?hsLang=en) | [![hotend-m-related](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Metal-3dprint/hotend-m-related.png?width=688&name=hotend-m-related.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/hotend-m-metal-materials?hsLang=en) |   - 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