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PLA filament for 3D printer
PLA filament for 3D printers is the most popular material for 3D printing. It is biodegradable and considered an environmentally friendly type of plastic, typically made from corn or beets. When printing with PLA, it may emit a slightly sweet odor. This type of plastic is most often chosen for home, office, and school printing due to its eco-friendliness and excellent properties. PLA filament is very easy to print with, especially for beginners, allowing for high print quality and good accuracy. This type of plastic is an excellent choice for your first 3D printing experience.
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Can be used to pay up to 30% of the cost of the next order. Accrued after 14 days from receiving the order. More details
Which PLA Plastic to Buy?
Buying PLA plastic is quite simple. This type of filament is widely available in the 3D printing materials market. All manufacturers strive to make their product as appealing as possible to customers.Here are some key features to consider:
- Stated filament diameter
- Raw material used for PLA production
- Customer reviews
- Price
First, you should pay attention to the diameter of the filament being sold. The most common (standard) filament diameter is 1.75mm, but more exotic sizes like 2.85mm and 3.0mm are also available for specific needs of uses.
If you have a standard home 3D printer, you'll need PLA filament with a 1.75mm diameter.
1.75mm is the ideal filament diameter, though it often has slight deviations from stated diameter. These deviations typically affect both the price of the filament and the print quality of the finished model. The smaller the deviation from the stated diameter, the easier it will be to work with.
Keep in mind that the manufacturer's stated tolerance for the perfect 1.75mm diameter often does not match reality. Pay attention to reviews and the printing experiences of other users. It is often easier to spend a bit more time before the purchase, rather than to constantly clean the nozzle due to clogged filament
PLA Filament Printing Temperature
The standard printing temperature for PLA filament typically ranges from 180°C to 230°C.
We recommend always following the manufacturer’s guidelines for optimal working temperatures. However, keep in mind that each 3D printer has its own measurement inaccuracies regarding the nozzle temperature. For instance, if your printer's display shows 200°C, the actual temperature might differ. Therefore, finding the ideal printing temperature for each specific filament usually requires some trial and error for each printer. Be cautious when considering the experiences of others, as what works perfectly for someone at 200°C might not produce the same results for you. Your ideal temperature will depend on various factors, including the ambient temperature and the location of your printer.
Best PLA Filament
The best PLA filament is typically defined by the following criteria: precise and consistent filament diameter, high-quality raw materials, and excellent colorants.
PLA filament made from recycled materials is generally much cheaper than the ones made from virgin granules. Such filament is usually marked accordingly.
While expensive filament is not always the best, and cheaper options aren't necessarily worse, there is generally a correlation between price and quality. Higher-end PLA filaments often offer a wider range of colors and surface finishes, such as matte, silk, wood-like, and others.