PLA Copper PRINT-ME 1.75 mm 1 kg

PLA filament 1.75 mm is the most universal material for FDM printing technology, also suitable for printing large objects. Thanks to its easy-to-use properties, we recommend PLA to all beginners starting with 3D printing. Another great advantage is its 100% environmental biodegradability, as PLA is made from renewable sources such as corn starch. PLA material is hard and durable like other plastics; however, 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 — friction generates heat, which causes “stringing” or pulling of fibers 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, heat buildup). It is advisable to first spray the part with a filler/primer (putty used in modeling), then sand and clear-coat it repeatedly — until the surface is completely smooth — and finally apply the paint.

Gluing PLA

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

Recommended print settings for PLA

Standard nozzles are suitable. You can choose diameters according to the surface detail you want to achieve or based on the selected layer height. Printing temperature: 210 °C. PLA filament benefits from a heated bed; for better adhesion, we recommend heating it up to 55 °C. We also do not recommend enclosing the printer for PLA, or leave the enclosure open. For high-quality surface finish, the plastic should be cooled as quickly as possible after the nozzle. Therefore, set 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 differ in indentation or color. We strive to maintain 100% repeatability of winding and spool color.