Purple Orchid Metallic PETG Filament ALL3DP RAL 4007 1 kg
Description
Purple Orchid Metallic PETG Filament ALL3DP RAL 4007 1 kg is a decorative and technical PETG filament for FDM/FFF 3D printing with a deep purple-violet metallic shade. In the ALL3DP line, the color is presented as Purple Orchid Metallic, while the RAL 4007 standard officially corresponds to Purple Violet.
The material combines practical PETG performance with an expressive metallic visual effect. The filament is suitable for housings, decorative models, souvenirs, mockups, prototypes, designer elements, panels, covers, signs and functional parts where a durable material with a rich dark-violet premium appearance is required.
Main Advantages
- Commercial shade name: Purple Orchid Metallic.
- RAL 4007 Purple Violet color standard.
- Approximate digital HEX code for RAL 4007: #47243C.
- Deep dark-purple metallic visual effect.
- Practical PETG properties: toughness, durability, moisture resistance and good layer adhesion.
- Better heat resistance compared with standard PLA.
- 1.75 mm diameter compatible with most FDM/FFF 3D printers.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALL3DP |
| SKU | 212 |
| Material | PETG Metal Color |
| Commercial color name | Metal Purple Orchid / Purple Orchid Metallic |
| RAL | RAL 4007 |
| RAL color name | Purple Violet |
| Approximate HEX | #47243C |
| Net weight | 1 kg |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Filament length | approximately 330 m |
| Printing technology | FDM/FFF |
| Surface finish | Metallic visual effect, semi-gloss surface |
⚙️ Recommended Printing Parameters
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 220–250°C |
| Bed temperature | 70–90°C |
| Print speed | 30–50 mm/s for better surface quality |
| Cooling fan | low or disabled; moderate cooling may be used for bridges and small details |
| Retraction | 1–2 mm as a starting point, then tune for your extruder type |
| Build surface | PEI, glass, textured plate or PETG-compatible adhesive |
| Slicer profile | PETG / CoPET with temperature, flow and retraction tuning |
| Enclosure | Not required, but drafts and sudden temperature changes should be avoided |
Physical and Visual Properties
- Purple Orchid is the commercial shade name in the PETG Metal Color line.
- RAL 4007 belongs to the violet hues group and is officially called Purple Violet.
- The color can be described as dark purple, purple-violet, plum-violet or orchid metallic.
- The shade is not bright pink or light violet: it is a deep dark decorative metallic color.
- The metallic effect looks best on models with smooth surfaces, bevels, rounded geometry and decorative shapes.
Best Applications
- Decorative models with a dark-violet metallic effect.
- Housings for electronics, devices and small equipment.
- Souvenirs, logos, signs and branded elements.
- Mockups, architectural models and presentation prototypes.
- Interior design elements.
- Panels, covers, trims, holders and functional parts.
- Models requiring a deep premium color with a purple-violet metallic effect.
3D Printer Compatibility
Purple Orchid Metallic PETG Filament ALL3DP is compatible with most FDM/FFF 3D printers using 1.75 mm filament and supporting PETG printing temperatures. It can be used with Creality Ender, Creality K1, Anycubic Kobra, Prusa, Bambu Lab, Elegoo Neptune, Artillery, FlyingBear, FlashForge and other FDM/FFF machines.
Printing Recommendations
- Make sure the filament is dry before printing: wet PETG may cause stringing, bubbles, popping sounds and uneven surface quality.
- For a cleaner metallic effect, reduce the outer wall speed.
- Avoid excessive cooling, as it may reduce PETG interlayer adhesion.
- Calibrate temperature, flow and retraction on a test model before printing large parts.
- For good first layer adhesion, use a clean build plate and correct nozzle-to-bed distance.
- If stringing appears, slightly lower the nozzle temperature and tune retraction.
- During long prints, check nozzle cleanliness regularly, especially when using effect pigmented filaments.
Storage Recommendations
- Store the spool in a sealed bag or container with silica gel.
- Do not leave PETG exposed to open air for a long time, especially in humid rooms.
- If bubbles, popping sounds, stringing or rough surfaces appear, dry the filament before use.
- After printing, return the spool to dry storage.
FAQ
“Purple Orchid Metallic PETG” or “Metal Purple Orchid PETG”. The technical color standard should be listed as RAL 4007 Purple Violet. RAL 4007 is the base color standard Purple Violet. Purple Orchid is the commercial filament shade name describing the dark orchid-purple metallic visual effect. This is PETG Metal Color with a decorative metallic visual effect. Printed parts look more expressive than models printed with standard solid-color PETG. Yes. The filament is suitable for FDM/FFF 3D printers using 1.75 mm filament if the printer supports PETG printing temperatures. An enclosure is usually not required for PETG. Stable room temperature, good first layer adhesion and protection from drafts are usually enough.What is the correct color name?
Why is RAL 4007 called Purple Violet if the product is called Purple Orchid?
Is this standard PETG or PETG with a metallic effect?
Can I print it on a regular FDM printer?
Is an enclosure required?