3DXTech 3DXTech Obsidian-GF PA6+Glassfiber [Markforged Onyx Alternative] Filament - 1.75mm (1kg) Blue
Obsidian-GF is a cost-effective, colorful alternative to Markforged Onyx, compatible with Markforged and other PA6+GF capable printers. This glass fiber reinforced PA6 filament delivers excellent mechanical properties and appearance, ideal for engineering applications.
- Compatible with all suitable PA6+GF printers.
- Enhanced mechanical properties, visually appealing.
- Cost-effective alternative to Markforged Onyx.
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Obsidian Glass Fiber Reinforced PA6 [Markforged ONYX Alternative]
Obsidian-GF Glass Fiber Reinforced PA6 filament was formulated to offer rich colorful options in an engineering-grade material for your Markforged printer. Obsidian-GF is a lower-cost drop-in Markforged Onyx Alternative suitable for all Markforged printers. We developed this material after extensive analysis and testing on our own in-house Markforged printer and many outside beta testers. The result is a seamless printing experience that produces parts with an outstanding appearance and excellent mechanical properties. Made using premium chopped glass fiber and PA6 copolymer, Obsidian-GF is an excellent alternative to Onyx that allows our customers choose brilliant colors, excellent mechanical properties, and save money when using your Markforged printer.
Don’t have a Markforged printer? That’s no problem – Obsidian-GF is also compatible with all non-Markforged printers that are suitable for printing PA6+GF. Take advantage of the excellent strength, stiffness, and appearance of this specialty material without over spending on Markforged Onyx.
Benefits of Obsidian-GF PA6+GF [Markforged Onyx Alternative]:
- Drop-in for Onyx without any changes required to print settings
- >9 Brilliant Colors
- >9 More ductile (less brittle) than CF reinforced PA6/li>
- >30% savings vs. Markforged Onyx
- Excellent strength and stiffness
- Resistant to aliphatic hydrocarbons (oil/gas/lubricants)
- Superior dimensional stability (low warp/shrink/CTE)
- Compatible with Markforged FX20, X7, X5, X3, Mark Two, Onyx Pro, and Onyx One printers
Markforged Print Recommendations:
- Obsidian™ was formulated to be a drop-in for Onyx™ without any changes to the print settings.
Recommended Print Settings for Non-Markforged Printers:
- Extruder: 265-285°C
- Bed Temp: 90-110°C
- Nozzle: We currently recommend a hardened steel nozzle
- Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep
- Heated Chamber: Recommended
- Supports: AquaTek™ water soluble X1 USM Universal Support Material is designed to work with complex models
- Drying Instructions: 90°C for 4 hours if the filament exhibits signs of moisture