PLA purple PRINT-ME 1.75 mm 1 kg

PLA filament 1.75 mm is the most universal material for FDM printing technology, suitable even for printing large objects. Thanks to its straightforward properties, we recommend PLA to all beginners starting with 3D printing. Another major advantage is its 100% eco-friendly biodegradability, as PLA is made from renewable resources such as corn starch. PLA material is hard and durable like other plastics, but it is not suitable for outdoor use, as it degrades and becomes brittle under UV light.

PLA surface finishing

The material is difficult to sand; sanding (friction) generates heat, which causes strings to be pulled from the print. Therefore, when hand-sanding, it is recommended to cool the print, for example by wet sanding. For the same reason, drilling holes in the print is also difficult (again due to heating). It is advisable to first spray the part with a filler/primer (putty used in modeling), then sand and clear coat it, and repeat until the surface is completely smooth, finally finishing with paint.

Bonding PLA

Cyanoacrylate (super glue) with an activator spray (sometimes the super glue alone is sufficient).

Recommended PLA print settings

Commonly used nozzles are suitable. You can choose diameters according to the surface smoothness you want to achieve or according to your layer height settings. Printing temperature: 210 °C. PLA filament requires a heated bed, and for better adhesion it is recommended to heat it up to 55 °C. We also do not recommend enclosing the printer for PLA filament; leave it open if possible. For high-quality surface finish, the plastic behind the nozzle needs to be cooled as quickly as possible. We therefore recommend setting the part cooling fan on the printer to 100%.

The filament is supplied vacuum-packed with a desiccant and placed in a cardboard box. The plastic spools on which the filament is wound may vary in embossing or color. We strive to maintain 100% repeatability of winding and spool color.