Silk PLA Blue 1.75mm 1kg

Silk PLA Blue 1.75mm 1kg

R360,00

4 in stock

PLA Silk

Silk PLA is a popular 3D printing filament designed for a high-gloss, shiny finish, often used for decorative, non-functional, or artistic prints. While easy to print like standard PLA, it requires slower speeds (typically <60mm/s), higher temperatures (200-230ยฐC), and is prone to moisture, needing to be dried at 55ยฐC for 8 hours

Key Characteristics and Tips:
  • Appearance: Produces a metallic or glossy surface that makes layer lines less visible.
  • Performance: Generally more brittle than regular PLA; it is not suitable for parts requiring high strength or flexibility.
  • Handling: Prone to heat creep and jamming, so it is recommended to manage retraction settings.
  • Moisture Sensitivity: Highly susceptible to water absorption; it should be dried thoroughly, even if new.
  • Avoid: Features like “fuzzy skin” or “ironing” often ruin the glossy effect.
  • Diameter: 1.75mm
    Tolerance: ยฑ0.02mm
    Material Density 1.21-1.30g/cm3 ย 
    Tensile Strength 17-18
    Tensile Strength๏ผˆprinted๏ผ‰ โ‰ฅ30Mpa
    Elongation at Break 4.6-5.3%
    Impact intensity (KJ/M,Izod2) ย 1-3
    Vicat softening point 61.5โ„ƒ
    Melting Index(g/10min) 4-6(190โ„ƒ,2.15kg)
    Melting Point 178.5โ„ƒ
    Printing Temperature 190-220โ„ƒ
    Hot Pad Temperature 40-60โ„ƒ
    Max Volumetric Speed 12-17(mmยณ/s๏ผ‰

Additional information

Weight 1,2 kg
Dimensions 21 × 21 × 8 cm

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