Bambu Lab PLA Tough+ Yellow 1kg
Bambu Lab PLA Tough+ Yellow is an improved, tough PLA filament designed for functional and mechanically stressed parts. It offers nearly ABS levels of toughness, up to 2× higher interlayer strength than regular PLA, excellent dimensional stability, and easy printing with PLA settings. Ideal for RC models, tools, flexible clips, connectors, and prototypes where you need a combination of high durability and simple printing.
Product details
- Brand:
- Bambu Lab
- Category:
- Filament
Product description
Product Description
Bambu Lab PLA Tough+ Yellow 1kg is a premium tough PLA filament developed specifically for functional parts and demanding applications. Compared to regular PLA, it offers significantly higher impact toughness and up to double the interlayer strength, while maintaining the ease of printing typical of PLA. The filament is optimized for Bambu Lab printers and their AMS system, but thanks to its standard diameter, it is also suitable for most FDM printers on the market.(3dkauppa.com)
The Yellow variant brings a rich, highly visible shade – ideal for functional prototypes, safety elements, or any parts you need to quickly distinguish visually.
Key Features
- Toughness close to ABS – designed for real-world use, resistant to impacts, drops, and repeated stress.
- Up to 2× higher layer strength than regular PLA – significantly better layer cohesion for functional parts.(kr.store.bambulab.com)
- Resistance to repeated bending – suitable for flexible elements, clips, latches, and connectors.
- Easy to print like standard PLA – minimal warping, excellent layer adhesion, good dimensional accuracy.
- Optimized for high-speed Bambu Lab printing – ready-made profiles in Bambu Studio, seamless use with AMS thanks to the RFID chip on the spool.(bhphotovideo.com)
- Spool with RFID – Bambu Lab printers automatically recognize the material and load recommended settings.
- More eco-friendly solution – supplied on a reusable spool, with refill concept possibility.(3dprima.com)
Recommended Use
- RC models and drones – impact-resistant parts, arms, camera mounts, bumpers.
- Moving and flexible elements – latches, clips, springs, couplings, hinges.
- Functional prototypes – mechanically stressed components, functional product testing.
- Tools and fixtures – holders, templates, mandrels, and assembly aids for the workshop or production.
- Decorations and models – anywhere you want the advantage of higher durability while maintaining the comfort of printing from PLA.
Printing Recommendations (approximate)
Specific values may vary by printer; for Bambu Lab printers, PLA Tough+ preset profiles are available in Bambu Studio.
- Nozzle temperature: approx. 235–250 °C (higher than regular PLA, usually around 245 °C)
- Bed temperature: approx. 35–60 °C
- Printing speed: according to printer capabilities, the material is also suitable for higher speeds
- Cooling: active cooling recommended, depending on part geometry
Due to the higher printing temperature, the smell of the melt may be slightly more noticeable than regular PLA, but it still remains non-pungent. Normal room ventilation is recommended.(3dkauppa.com)
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | PLA Tough+ (modified PLA) |
| Filament diameter | 1,75 mm |
| Filament weight | 1 kg |
| Color | Yellow |
| Average density | approx. 1,24 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Flexural strength XY) | ~65 MPa |
| Flexural modulus (XY) | ~2140 MPa |
| Impact toughness (XY) | ~80,6 kJ/m² |
| Impact toughness (Z) | ~25,9 kJ/m² |
| Recommended nozzle temperature | ~245 °C (range approx. 235–250 °C) |
| Recommended bed temperature | ~35–60 °C |
| Spool | Reusable, with RFID chip |
| Compatibility | Bambu Lab X1, P1, A1, AMS etc.; most FDM printers with 1,75 mm filament |
Mechanical property values and recommended temperatures are based on official Bambu Lab PLA Tough+ technical data sheets.(bhphotovideo.com)
Advantages over regular PLA
- Much more resistant to impact and fracture, handles rougher treatment.
- Better layer cohesion, which prevents parts from cracking at layers so easily.
- Suitable for functional parts, while regular PLA is ideal more for aesthetic models and prototypes.
- Yet it maintains easy printing without significant warping and complications typical for ABS.
Who is the material suitable for
- Bambu Lab printer users looking for reliable material with preset profiles.
- Hobby and professional creators who want to replace regular PLA with a more durable but still easy-to-print material.
- Manufacturers of functional parts, RC models, aids, and tools requiring higher durability and toughness.
Key Features:
- Tough PLA with durability close to ABS and up to 2× higher interlayer strength than regular PLA.
- High resistance to impact, drops, and repeated bending – ideal for RC models, tools, and functional parts.
- Easy and reliable printing with similar settings to standard PLA, minimal warping, and excellent layer adhesion.
- Optimized profile for Bambu Lab printers including full AMS support and automatic recognition thanks to RFID on the spool.
- Rich Yellow shade for well-visible and distinct functional and design parts.
- Supplied on a reusable spool, also suitable for the refill concept and more eco-friendly use.
