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PLA - The Filament

Ref.: THEFIL-PLA-TWHIT-175-1000

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Designed for 3D printing enthusiasts who prioritize quality, simplicity, and environmental responsibility, The Filament's PLA filament is manufactured in Europe. It combines reliability and functionality, making it ideal for everyday 3D printing applications. Available in a wide range of vibrant colors, it supports various creative and technical projects. For users of devices like the Bambu Lab AMS multimaterial system, this PLA filament is a perfect choice as it is fully compatible with such devices. Additionally, this PLA is also offered in a convenient Refill format.

Video 1: About The Filament's 3D filament line. Source: The Filament.

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane. It stands out for its low deformation, ease of printing, and its ecological character, making it one of the most popular materials in the 3D printing industry. Its excellent dimensional stability and smooth surface finish are ideal for both functional and decorative applications.

A spool of PLA filament in Sorbet Yellow

Image 1: A spool of PLA filament in Sorbet Yellow. Source: The Filament.

The Filament's PLA filament is easy to work with, with a recommended printing temperature of 185-215 ºC and a heated printing bed between 40-50 ºC. Printing speeds between 40-150 mm/s ensure flexibility in project execution.

In conclusion, The Filament PLA is designed to offer a simple and effective 3D printing experience, notable for:

Ease of printing: Ideal for both beginners and experienced users, THE FILAMENT PLA prints easily on most FDM 3D printers with standard settings. (Bambulab, Creality, Raise3D, Elegoo, Prusa3D, FLsun, etc.)
Good print quality: It offers good details and a shiny surface finish, suitable for a wide range of applications, from rapid prototypes to decorative objects.
Variety of colors: Available in a range of colors to bring your creations to life.
European manufacturing: Manufactured in Poland with high-quality standards. Additionally, the spool reel is made from recycled second-life materials.
Competitive price: Offers excellent value for money, making it the most economical filament available today.
Compatible with multimaterial systems: The plastic reel has a width of 67mm and an outer diameter of 200mm, making it compatible with both the Bambulab AMS system and Creality's CFS.

Image 2: Specifications of THE FILAMENT PLA filament. Source: Spectrum Filaments

These features make it the perfect choice for different users:

Beginners: Its ease of printing makes it an excellent choice for those new to 3D printing.
Users looking for good value for money: Offers reliable performance at an affordable price.
Environmentally conscious users: The REFILL option helps reduce plastic consumption.
Everyday prints: Ideal for personal projects, rapid prototypes, and functional objects.

For more advanced applications, such as needing high-speed PLA, The Filament offers other alternatives within its range of filaments like PLA HS from The Filament. Additionally, no heated build chamber is required, making it suitable for a variety of 3D printing setups.

You can find more information about this filament and its refill option by checking out the article dedicated to it on our blog.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	1 kg
Density	1.24 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 mm
Filament tolerance	± 0.03 mm
Filament length	± 335.3 m

Printing properties
Printing temperature	185-215 ºC
Print bed temperature	40-50 ºC
Chamber temperature	✗
Cooling fan	✓
Recommended printing speed	40-150 mm/s

Mechanical properties
Elongation at break	(D 882) 5 %
Tensile strength	(D 882) 58 MPa
Tensile modulus	(D 882) 3200 MPa
Flexural strength	- MPa
Flexural modulus	- MPa
Surface hardness	-

Thermal properties
Softening temperature	(E 2092) 55 ºC

Specific properties
Transparency	✗

Other
HS Code	3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)	200 mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)	52 mm
Spool width	67 mm

Like any 3D printing filament, the The Filament 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 at 40-50 ºC for about 6 hours.

Material	Nozzle temperature		Bed temperature	Heated chamber	Printing speed	Hardened nozzle	Cooling fan
Material	Standard	High speed	Bed temperature	Heated chamber	Printing speed	Hardened nozzle	Cooling fan
PLA (Refill)	185-215 ºC	✗	40-50 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✗	Up to 100 %
PLA HS (Refill)	190-220 ºC	✓	40-55 ºC	✗	40 - 600 mm/s	✗	Up to 100 %
PLA CF (Refill)	200-300 ºC	✗	35-45 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✓	Up to 100 %
PETG (Refill)	230-255 ºC	✗	60-75 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✗	75-100 %
PETG CF (Refill)	240-265 ºC	✗	60-70 ºC	✗	40-150 mm/s	✓	75-100 %

In order to ensure smooth printing and optimal part quality, the filaments from the The Filament line should be printed in accordance with the settings recommended by the manufacturer in the filaments' technical datasheets.

Adhesion

The filaments from the The Filament line are characterized by ease of printing and great adhesion. Nevertheless, if increased adhesion is needed to prevent warping, adhesion products such as Magigoo, 3DLac or Dimafix are recommended.

Abrasive filament

The PLA CF and PETG CF filaments contain abrasive carbon fibers. This is why it is best to print these materials with a hardened nozzle with a diameter of minimum 0.4 mm to avoid clogging and excessive nozzle wear, and to obtain high quality parts.

Refill format

The filaments that come in Refill format are wound onto an eco-friendly cardboard core which makes them compatible with BambuLab reusable spools. Apart from that, the Refill format is compatible with the Spectrum Refill spools, as well as other adjustable spool holders.