PLA Neon Pink PRINT-ME 1.75 mm 1 kg

PLA filament 1.75 mm is the most versatile material for FDM printing technology, also suitable for printing large objects. Thanks to its easy-to-print properties, we recommend PLA to all beginners starting with 3D printing. Another big advantage is 100% eco-friendly biodegradability, as PLA is made from renewable resources such as corn starch. PLA material is rigid 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 during sanding generates heat, which causes strands to be “pulled” from the print. Therefore, when hand-sanding, it is recommended to keep the print cool, 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, and repeat until the surface is completely smooth, and finally apply the paint.

Bonding PLA

Cyanoacrylate (super glue) with an aerosol activator (sometimes the super glue alone may suffice).

Recommended PLA print settings

Commonly used nozzles are suitable. Choose diameters according to the surface detail you want to achieve or the 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 when printing PLA filament; leave it open if possible. For high-quality surface finish, the plastic needs to be cooled as quickly as possible after the nozzle. We therefore recommend setting the part cooling fan on the printer to 100%.

We supply the filament vacuum-packed with a desiccant and placed in a cardboard box. Plastic spools on which the filament is wound may differ in molding or color. We strive to maintain 100% repeatability of winding and spool color.