Spectrum Filament PLA Tough 1000g, dark grey

PLA Pro filament is a material based on modified PLA. By orienting the chemical composition of the material to achieve satisfactory properties required for additive manufactured objects, the advantages of PLA and ABS have been successfully combined.
It is thus possible to achieve high impact resistance of printed parts with high tensile strength and substantial stiffness, which is typical for PLA-based materials.
The modified chemical composition has improved the material´s fluidity, making the filament suitable for industrial use requiring good mechanical strength properties, high printing efficiency, and especially the possibility to increase print speed.

This is a process in which the temperature is raised, improving strength, heat resistance, and ductility of the product. The temperature the model must reach is called the glass transition temperature.
PLA Pro filament can be treated at high temperature using a heated chamber. After crystallization, it exhibits increased heat resistance (up to 85"C) and nearly twice the resistance of standard ABS.
Annealing can be used for parts with simple shapes where increased mechanical durability and tensile strength are needed.
*Uneven heating may lead to unexpected deformation and suboptimal performance of printed parts.
Typical annealing time for parts with a wall thickness of about 3.2 mm is approximately 20 minutes.*

• Good alternative to styrene-based materials


• Extremely high impact resistance compared to classic PLA materials, impact resistance 50% higher than ABS


• High durability comparable to ABS


• Higher process capacity thanks to the possibility to increase print speed (as a result of improved fluidity)


• Better adhesion between layers allowing smoother side surfaces

• Functional prototyping


• Tools


• Conceptual and demo prototypes of designed products and semi-finished goods


• Industrial design


• Parts requiring high impact strength

• Filament diameter: 1.75 mm / 2.85 mm


• Density: 1.22 g/cm³


• Extrusion temperature: 185-230 "C


• Bed temperature: 0-45 "C


• Print speed: 40-150 mm/s