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Reflect-o-Lay

Ref.: LAY-REFLECT-175-R250

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Reflect-o-Lay is the first reflective filament for 3D printing FDM. This polymer is formed by flexibly PLA and small reflective particles. The large property of this filament is his great ability to reflect light intensively.

This filament has been developed by the prestigious German engineer Kai Parthy based on the principle of retro-reflection of light. As explained by the manufacturer Reflect-o-Lay filament reflects light (Wavefront) back to the source regardless of the angle of incidence.

Reflect-o-Lay it is a semi-flexible filament filled with millions of reflective pigments, which produce reflective points on the external surface of the filament and also finished printing. Therefore, the printed pieces with this filament will light up when they are in turn illuminated by other light sources.

The natural finish of Reflect-o-Lay filament is gray, but being in an environment of darkness and being hit by light beams becomes bright white.

Image 1: Reflect-o-lay reflective filament. Source: Filament2print.

This material is easily washable without losing the properties and is easy to pierce to be sewn for example to a garment.

3D printing filament Reflect-o-Lay is being used experimentally in the automotive industry for passive signaling elements. Another potential application is in devices having safety for cyclists, runners, climbers ... in order to increase visibility and thus increase safety. You can perform light signals, reflective markers or marking points at a great distance.

One of the most prominent applications has been in the field of fashion and functional accessories. Were made reflective accessories for clothing (reflective vests, etc.) since due to the possibility of being a filament seamable allows these can adhere to clothes. Featured as sunglasses, pet collars, reflective plates for hats or bags and a repertoire multiple accessories are some of the most widespread creations in this field with the filament for 3D printing Reflect-o-Lay.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	50 g / 250 g
Density	1.2 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 / 2.85 mm
Filament tolerance	± 0.1 mm
Filament length	(Ø1.75 mm, 250 g) 86.6 m / (Ø2.85 mm, 250 g) 29.5 m

Printing properties
Printing temperature	210 ºC
Print bed temperature	20 - 60 ºC
Chamber temperature	✗
Cooling fan	✓
Recommended printing speed	- mm/s
Recommended nozzle diameter	Min. 0.4 mm

Mechanical properties
Elongation at break	- %
Tensile strength	- MPa
Tensile modulus	- MPa
Flexural strength	- MPa
Flexural modulus	- MPa
Surface hardness	Shore 90 A

Thermal properties
Softening temperature	55 ºC

Specific properties
Transparency	✗

Other
HS Code	3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)	200 mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)	125 mm
Spool width	30 mm

To print with the Reflect-o-Lay filament is not necessary to have a hot bed in the 3D printer, although if it is advisable to have it is in between 45 and 60. It is advisable to use 3DLac, Kapton Tape o BuildTak to minimize the warping effect and therefore obtain the best print results.

The recommended temperature of extrusion is at 210 °C. Due to the semi-flexibility of the filament it is necessary to have a nozzle diameter of 0.4 mm.

After the print must be removed filament printer and load PLA filament for about 30 seconds to clean out any residue that may remain within the extruder.

Masterspool format

The 250 g. format of the Reflect-o-Lay filament can sometimes cause problems during the printing process because it does not include a spool that helps the correct supply of material from the 3D printer.

To avoid this type of problem when printing this and other filaments that are sold in masterspool format you can use a variable spool holder. Thanks to the use of this device, all kinds of tangles and overlaps derived from the absence of a spool are largely avoided.