The PLA Mate High Speed filament by R3D offers exceptional printing capabilities with its low shrinkage and resistance to edge warping and cracking, enabling the creation of large-scale models effortlessly. Beyond its technical advantages, this filament ensures a pleasant printing experience by emitting no pungent odor, promoting a safe and eco-friendly environment, aligning with sustainable 3D printing practices. Moreover, its matte surface effect delivers a refined finish devoid of any lamination, elevating the quality of printed objects by imparting a smooth and elegant texture.
Vídeo 1: Filamentos R3D. Fuente: R3D.
PLA (polylactic acid) filament is renowned for its eco-friendly nature, derived from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane. This biodegradable filament showcases minimal warping during printing, making it ideal for use on 3D printers without a heated bed. Known for its ease of use, sustainability and versatility, PLA filament appeals to both hobbyists and professionals within the 3D printing community.
Image 1: Vases 3D printed with R3D's PLA Matte. Source: R3D.
R3D is a brand founded in 2013 and one of the biggest filament manufacturers in the world with a daily output of more than 8000 kg. Their materials are high quality, reliable and environmentally friendly thanks to the spool and box made of recycled material.
General information
Material
PLA
Format
1 kg
Density
1.28 g/cm³
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Filament tolerance
±0.03 mm
Filament length
324.8 m
Printing properties
Printing temperature
190-215 ºC
Print bed temperature
0-60 ºC
Chamber temperature
-
Cooling fan
-
Recommended printing speed
50-70 mm/s
Mechanical properties
Elongation at break
275 %
Tensile strength
21 MPa
Tensile modulus
- MPa
Flexural strength
- MPa
Flexural modulus
- MPa
Surface hardness
-
Thermal properties
Melting temperature
160-180 ºC
Softening temperature
- ºC
Specific properties
Transparency
-
Other
HS Code
3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)
- mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)
- mm
Spool width
- mm
The recommended printing temperature for the PLA Matte filament ranges between 190 and 215 ºC, and the best bed temperature is 0-60 ºC. The recommended printing speed is 50-70 mm/s.
Proper storage of the PLA Matte filament is essential, as processing damp filament can lead to polymer chain degradation, fragility, poor layer adhesion, stringing, and oozing. It's best to store the filament in a sealed bag with desiccant or in a vacuum-sealed filament container.