Conductive PLA Settings for Markforged Mark Two
Recommended slicer settings for printing Conductive PLA on the Markforged Mark Two (320 x 132 x 154 mm build volume, 200 mm/s max speed, direct drive extruder).
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Not Compatible
The max bed temperature of 0°C is below the recommended 50°C for Conductive PLA. Adhesion may be poor without additional bed adhesion aids.
| Filament Nozzle Requirement | 200-230°C |
| Printer Max Nozzle | 300°C |
| Filament Bed Requirement | 50-60°C |
| Printer Max Bed | N/A |
What to do instead
- Your printer's bed maxes out at 0°C, but Conductive PLA needs at least 50°C for reliable adhesion.
- Try a compatible filament for your Markforged Mark Two — PLA, PETG, and ABS are good options.
- If you need Conductive PLA specifically, you'll need a printer with a hotend capable of 200°C+ nozzle.
Conductive PLA Requirements
Conductive PLA Properties
| Nozzle Range | 200-230°C |
| Bed Range | 50-60°C |
| Speed Range | 20-40 mm/s |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Enclosure | Not needed |
| Drying | Not required |
Markforged Mark Two Specs
| Build Volume | 320 x 132 x 154 mm |
| Max Speed | 200 mm/s |
| Max Nozzle Temp | 300°C |
| Max Bed Temp | N/A |
| Extruder | Direct Drive |
Conductive PLA at a Glance
Strengths
- Electrically conductive — can create touch sensors
- Useful for prototyping simple circuits
- Prints on standard PLA settings
- Enables embedded electronics in prints
Weaknesses
- High resistance — not suitable for power circuits
- Conductivity varies with print orientation
- Limited to black color
- More expensive than standard PLA
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