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PLA Silk - R3D

Ref.: R3D-PLA-SILK-BLUE-175-1000

19.95 €

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This PLA Silk filament by R3D was designed with a focus on enhancing both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the 3D printed parts. This filament exhibits remarkable qualities, particularly in terms of silkiness and impact resistance. Its formulation aims to ensure a robust substrate while augmenting the visual appeal of the final output.

Video 1: R3D filaments. Source: R3D.

Notably, the PLA Silk variant stands out for its non-irritating scent, offering a pleasant printing experience. Its ease of printing further adds to its appeal, facilitating smooth and hassle-free manufacturing. Additionally, the filament boasts strong interlayer adhesion, promoting structural integrity and durability within the printed layers.

Figurine 3D printed with R3D's PLA Silk

Image 1: Figurine 3D printed with R3D's PLA Silk. Source: 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.

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	1.22 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Filament tolerance	±0.03 mm
Filament length	340.8

Printing properties
Printing temperature	195-215 ºC
Print bed temperature	40-60 ºC
Chamber temperature	-
Cooling fan	-
Recommended printing speed	- mm/s

Mechanical properties
Elongation at break	65 %
Tensile strength	45 MPa
Flexural modulus	2467 MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Melting temperature	165-190 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 Silk filament ranges between 195-215 ºC, and the best bed temperature is 40-60 ºC. The recommended printing speed is 50-70 mm/s.

Proper storage of the PLA Silk 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.