PLA light gray 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 easy-to-print properties, we recommend PLA to all beginners starting with 3D printing. Another major advantage is 100% ecological 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 because under UV light it degrades and becomes brittle.

PLA surface finishing

The material is difficult to sand; 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 clear-coat it, and repeat—until the surface is completely smooth—and finally topcoat with paint.

Bonding PLA

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

Recommended PLA print settings

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

The filament is supplied vacuum-sealed 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% consistency of winding and spool color.