AMZ3D PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament - 1kg (2.2 lbs) (Black)

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In the sections below I’ll cover the main differences, including their surface finish, dimensional accuracy, strength, heat resistance, and more. Surface Finish The foaming ratio and strength can be adjusted as desired by adjusting the printing temperature. Between 210℃ and 270℃, this material will foam when printing. This will increase the volume almost 1.2 times. The extrusion can be reduced by up to 45% to print lightweight parts. Due to the foaming ratio of 220%, 55% less material is used per part than when using regular PLA. This way you achieve a part of the same size but with less weight. The active foaming technology creates practically invisible layers.

With this in mind, if you’re looking to print parts as fast as possible, go with traditional PLA over PLA+. Heat Resistance Overall, PLA+ is a type of PLA marketed to reflect the material’s superior properties, and it’s a great option for printing functional models that require more strength. Source: u/holydeltawings on Reddit. The PLA+ part on the right looks slightly glossier, and with no stringing on the top that the PLA part has. PLA vs PLA+: The DifferencesBelow, I’ve made a table listing some of the popular PLA and PLA+ filaments with their respective costs: PLA Filaments: With the versatile Modifi3D Pro finishing tool you can easily make modifications and repairs to your 3D printed objects. You can also improve the surface finish with this tool. This way you can perfect a 3D object down to the last detail after printing. But, regardless, I don’t recommend using PLA for any flexible prints, as it is nowhere near as flexible as TPU and Nylon. Environmental Friendliness PLA is an environmentally friendly and recyclable high-quality plastic. With this material you can easily print objects in any shape, in detail. PLA filament is stronger and shinier than ABS and you do not need a heated bed for a high-quality result.

But, many other factors, such as build plate texture, bed leveling, and extruder calibration, play into the surface finish of a 3D print, so PLA+ prints might not always be glossier than PLA prints. For example, a simple printing issue like stringing can cause a PLA+ print to come out looking hideous! Dimensional Accuracy The Ultrafuse Pro1 Tough PLA is especially suitable for industrial applications where a lot of force is exerted on the printed objects, such as tools or parts for your 3D printer. The filament has a diameter of 1.75mm and an ideal printing temperature of 210°C. In addition, the filament does not shrink during cooling and with this ultra-strong PLA you will hardly suffer from warping. For best results, print with a heated bed at a temperature between 60°C and 80°C. However, if you’re printing any functional part and still want a very effortless printing experience, PLA+ is for you! This enhanced version of PLA boasts many improved mechanical properties, including higher thermal resistance, tensile strength, impact resistance, and dimensional accuracy. It even yields smoother prints!ABS not only is considered stronger and much less brittle than PLA and PLA+, but it also has more UV and heat resistance, making it the preferred filament material for outdoor and functional prints, like a doorstop or car accessory. This PLA Tough filament from REAL combines the ease of use of PLA with the excellent mechanical properties of ABS!

Of course, it’s worth noting that the typical print speed of PLA is 60 mm/s, so you probably won’t get up to 80 or 100 mm/s, but having the ability to do so when time is running out is always nice. There are many different PLA blends available, although adding materials to PLA can make 3D printing more difficult and even reduce the physical properties of PLA. But, other than that, the post-processing for these materials is the same, so feel free to sand, layer smooth (with IPA), prime, paint, and polish your PLA or PLA+ prints. Color Options

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But, if your 3D printer doesn’t have an enclosure, I strongly suggest avoiding ABS as printing in an open-air environment almost always yields low-quality or failed prints. PETG First off, the additives used for PLA+ filament make the material’s melting temperature higher, so you’ll have to use a higher nozzle and bed temperature than standard PLA. Because of this, printing issues like under-extrusion, over-extrusion, and stringing tend to be more common with PLA+ filament. PLA is known for being a very non-toxic material that’s generally food-safe and produces very little fumes. According to Xometry, PLA+ is also not toxic, but obviously, the additives used in a PLA+ filament vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so this might not always be true. PLA Tough is comparable in strength to ABS (one of the strongest filament types), but is just as easy to print with as PLA. Ideal for industrial applications where a lot of force is applied to the printed object. Think of tools or parts for your 3D printer.