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Panchroma PLA Glow

Ref.: PCHR-PLA-GLOW-BLUE-175-1000

24.79 €

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The PLA Glow filament from the Panchroma collection offers a captivating feature: parts printed with it appear in a natural color under daylight but reveal a striking glow in the dark, available in either blue or green. This differs from PLA Neon and PLA Luminous filaments, where the glow matches the printed part’s color. The glow effect in PLA Glow is made possible by particles in the filament’s formula, which create the luminous effect. For consistent performance and to prevent nozzle wear, a hardened nozzle is recommended when printing with glow-in-the-dark materials.

The PLA Glow Green filament in daylight vs darkness

Image 1: The PLA Glow Green filament in daylight vs darkness. Source: Panchroma.

Panchroma filaments are developed using specialized PLA-based polymer blends, with each formulation tailored for optimal visual appeal and printability. PLA Glow delivers both unique aesthetics and ease of use, making it compatible with any FFF/FDM 3D printer when using standard PLA settings. It is an excellent choice for those seeking to create prints with an enchanting, functional, or decorative glow effect.

The PLA Glow Blue filament in daylight vs darkness

Image 2: The PLA Glow Blue filament in daylight vs darkness. Source: Panchroma.

For best results, PLA Glow should be printed at an extrusion temperature of 190-230 ºC, with a bed temperature of 25-60 ºC and at a speed of 40-60 mm/s. While the spool runs smoothly with AMS systems, the glow-in-the-dark particles are abrasive and may accelerate wear on gears and PTFE tubes. Therefore, use with the Bambu Lab AMS system is not recommended to ensure long-term reliability and durability.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	1 kg
Density	1.19 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Filament tolerance	±0.03 mm
Filament length	±349.4 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
Recommended nozzle	Hardened Steel

Mechanical properties
Charpy impact strength	(ISO 179) 3.3 ± 0.2 KJ/m²
Elongation at break	2 %
Tensile strength	(ISO 527) XY: 52.3 ± 0.3 MPa / Z: 40.5 ± 0.5 MPa
Tensile modulus	(ISO 527) XY: 3427 ± 65 MPa / Z: - MPa
Flexural strength	39 MPa
Flexural modulus	2700 MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Softening temperature	(ISO 306) 63 ºC

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

Like any 3D printing filament, the Panchroma PLA filaments should be stored properly in order to avoid their deterioration and, in consequence, extrusion problems and inferior print quality. The spool can be stored in an airtight plastic bag, in a resealable bag with a desiccant capsule, or in a smart filament container. If the filament has absorbed too much moisture, it must be dried before printing in a filament dryer for 6 hours at 55 ºC or in the PolyDryer solution. The recommended settings are setting 1 for Panchroma PLA Silk and others, and settings 1-3 for PLA Matte and Satin.

The Panchroma PLA filaments should be extruded at a temperature of 190-230 ºC on a bed heated to 25-60 ºC. It is recommended to use the cooling fan at 100% but a printer with a heated chamber is not needed. As far as the printing speed, it is recommended to use max. 200 mm/s for the PLA Silk and other Panchroma PLA varieties, max. 300 mm/s for the PLA Satin and Matte PLA, and max. 400 mm/s for CoPE.

Complex parts can be 3D printed with the Panchroma PLA filaments with the help of support filaments such as the PolySupport filament or the PolyDissolve S1 filament.

Panchroma PLA Glow and Panchroma PLA Luminous are glow-in-the-dark materials enriched with an abrasive additive, making a hardened nozzle essential for printing. These filaments should not be used in AMS systems with plastic gears or tubes due to their abrasive nature.

Extra Tools to Enhance the Printing Experience

To further facilitate the 3D printing experience, support tools such as app.polymaker.com, an interactive comparison tool for mechanical, technical, and color properties among different filaments, and wiki.polymaker.com, a quick and comprehensive guide on using our products and 3D printing recommendations, can be utilized.