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PolyLite PLA Colour change - green to lime

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PolyLite PLA Temperature Colour Changing

Ref.: PLA-POLYLITE-COL-TE-GRE-175-1000

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This PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament by Polymaker belongs to the PolyLite family of filaments designed for reliability and ease of printing, and is accompanied by the UV Color Chaning filament in the portfolio of color changing materials. This PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament was designed for the 3D printing of parts that change their color depending on the temperature they are exposed to. Thus, parts 3D printed with this filament change their color to brighter the higher the temperature, for example from green to lime or from purple to pink to transparent.

The PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament in Green to Lime

Image 1: The PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament in Green to Lime. Source: Polymaker.

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 and is known for its ease of use, sustainability and versatility. PLA filament appeals to both hobbyists and professionals within the 3D printing community.

The PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament in Purple to Pink to Translucent

Image 2: The PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament in Purple to Pink to Translucent. Source: Polymaker.

Furthermore, the Polymaker PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament utilizes Polymaker's Jam-Free Technology which enhances the filament's heat resistance to 140 ºC, mitigating the risk of jamming caused by heat creep in the hot end. By boosting the filament's heat resistance from 60 ºC to 140 ºC, it guarantees a seamless printing experience without jams. It must be kept in mind, however, that this does not raise the part's heat resistance. An indepth review of the PolyLite PLA Color Changing filaments (both temperature and UV) can be found on the My Tech Fun YouTube channel.

Video 1: The color-changing PolyLite PLA filaments by Polymaker. Source: My Tech Fun.

Thermoactive filaments, also called thermochromic filaments, are created by blending thermochromic compounds into base thermoplastic material, in this case PLA, during manufacturing. These compounds react to temperature changes, causing color or transparency shifts in the filament. This reversible reaction allows the filament to return to its original state when temperatures normalize. Thermoactive filaments enable 3D prints to display captivating color-changing or transparency effects, ideal for creative as well as scientific uses.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	1 kg
Density	1.17 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Filament tolerance	- mm
Filament length	355.3 m

Printing properties
Printing temperature	190-230 ºC
Print bed temperature	25-60 ºC
Chamber temperature	-
Cooling fan	✓
Recommended printing speed	40-60 mm/s

Mechanical properties
Charpy impact strength	(ISO 179) XY: 2.68 ± 0.16 kJ/m² / Z: - KJ/m²
Elongation at break	2 %
Tensile strength	46 MPa
Tensile modulus	2636 MPa
Flexural strength	85 MPa
Flexural modulus	3283 MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Melting temperature	150 ºC
Softening temperature	(ISO 306) 62.9 ºC

Specific properties
Transparency	-

Other
HS Code	3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)	200±1 mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)	55±1 mm
Spool width	65.6±2 mm

The recommended printing temperature for the PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing filament ranges between 190 and 230 ºC, and the best bed temperature is 25-60 ºC. The recommended printing speed is 40-60 mm/s.

Proper storage of the PolyLite PLA Temperature Color Changing 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.