PLA sand khaki PRINT-ME 1.75 mm 850 g

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 major advantage is 100% eco-friendly biodegradability, as PLA is made from renewable resources 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 sands poorly; sanding (friction) generates heat, which causes strands 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 varnish, repeating as needed—until the surface is completely smooth—and finally apply the top coat of paint.

Bonding PLA

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

Recommended PLA print settings

Commonly used nozzles are suitable. You can choose diameters based on the surface detail you want to achieve or according to the selected layer height. Printing temperature: 210 °C. PLA filament benefits from 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; leave it open. For a quality surface finish, the plastic needs to be cooled as quickly as possible right after the nozzle. Therefore, we 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. The plastic spools on which the filament is wound may vary in vent pattern or color. We strive to maintain 100% consistency of winding and spool color.