PLA is the most commonly used filament. It’s biodegradable, easy to print, and very strong material. The perfect choice for printing large objects thanks to its low thermal expansion (little to no warping) and for printing tiny parts because of its low melting temperature.
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PLA is the most commonly used filament. It’s biodegradable, easy to print, and a very strong material. The perfect choice for printing large objects thanks to its low thermal expansion (little to no warping) and for printing tiny parts because of its low melting temperature. Only this material is proven for 50 microns layer height.
PLA has a relatively low melting temperature of about 175 degrees Celsius. Unlike so-called thermoset materials, PLA can be heated past its melting point multiple times with very little degradation. It’s also very hard material, but that also means it’s somewhat brittle, and once it breaks, it likes to shatter.
However, PLA is not a perfect material and, just like every other plastic, has some disadvantages. The low melting temperature also means low-temperature resistance. Parts start to lose mechanical strength at temperatures over 60 °C.
The combination of being both biodegradable and having low-temperature resistance means that it’s not ideal for outdoor use, not to mention low UV-resistance. Also, PLA is only soluble in chemicals like chloroform or hot benzene. So when connecting multiple pieces, you’re better off using just glue.
Even though PLA is biodegradable, and the material on its own is food safe, we do not suggest to repeatedly drink or eat from your 3D prints. Because of the small fractures on the print surface, bacteria can build up in there over time. You can prevent this by applying a food-safe coating. When post-processing PLA, it’s better to use wet sanding. Without water you'll quickly start heating the plastic by friction, it will melt locally and make it hard to keep sanding.
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PLANozzle | 215 °C | Heatbed | 50-60 °C |
Easy to print | Brittle | ||
Can print tiny parts | Low temperature resistance | ||
Can print huge objects | Difficult post-processing | ||
Hard and tough | |||
Low warping |
This PLA is proudly made in the Czech Republic. We chose
1.75 mm filament is manufactured with precision of +- 0.05 mm
We reserve the right to ship weights +/- 5% due to packaging variations.
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Great testing filament.
Received this filament with my new Prusa printer. Big spool, easy to use, not tangled. The colour is beautiful silver, but you can see every little flaw in your print. I mostly use this one for tests.
Good
Got mine with the printer and it prints just fine. However the winde ist not perfect, but without tangels.
Color blends in nicely
Was shipped with the printer and is my default spool for everything. My friends like this color very much for day to day objects since it blends in nicely and always ask me to print them [something] in this color.
Best filament I have
This is literally the best filament I have. I've tried Hatchbox, Atomic, 3D Solutech, some other generic brands, and even Prusament. This is hands down my favorite. It prints exactly the way I need it to each time. It's consistent and looks the best when printed.
Nice but tangled
The Prusament PETG I've received is perfect but this one is not. The hole spool is tangled, printing anything bigger is a problem.
To make matters worse, this is the filment prusa ships with new printers. Thats how I've got one.