{"product_id":"aluminum-6061-filamet™","title":"Filamet™ - Aluminum 6061 Filament","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate real metal parts using any open-architecture FFF\/FDM 3D printer—or even a 3D printing pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e \n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSpools: 1.75mm and 2.85mm (0.25kg and 0.5kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePellets: 1kg jars\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilament Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.20g\/cc – 1.50g\/cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.0% – 69.0% 6061 Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Aluminum 6061 Right for Your Project?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum 6061\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized material designed for lightweight aerospace and automotive prototyping. 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