Why: BASF Ultrafuse 316L enables the production of solid parts made from 316L stainless steel using desktop FDM 3D printers and a sintering process. Ultrafuse 316L filament consists of highly refined metal particles embedded in thermoplastic binders. As a filament, this metal-polymer composite material does not carry the handling and safety risks associated with fine metal powders. This allows for affordable, straightforward, and safe 3D printing of stainless steel parts. Due to the thermoplastic nature of the filament binders and the varying thermal cooling during FDM printing, parts printed with BASF Ultrafuse 316L are prone to deformation. Care must be taken when removing parts printed with BASF Ultrafuse 316L to avoid deforming the part because of the delicate nature of the green part. Magigoo Metal provides secure and reliable adhesion during printing and allows for easy removal of the printed part by soaking it in water, preventing potential damage to the green part. How: For using Magigoo Metal with BASF Ultrafuse 316L, a build plate temperature of 95-105 °C is recommended, though printing conditions may vary from one printer to another. Shake the bottle. Apply to the desired area by pressing the nozzle onto the bed (activating the internal valve) and spreading as needed. Print according to the recommendations of the filament/printer manufacturer. After printing: Submerge the entire build plate in water or soak the part in water. After a short time—typically 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the size of the part—the part should detach on its own or be easily removable with a gentle twist. Clean up residues—wipe away any remaining residue with a cloth.