PLA · Models & decorative objects
PLA Metallic
A metallic-effect PLA for decorative and display work.
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PRINTING PARAMETERS
Starting points for your slicer.
From the company parameter sheet. Confirm the profile against your own printer, nozzle and build surface before a production run.
The source parameter sheet has no separate profile for this finish. The table below is the PLA Basic profile and is shown for reference only.
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4mm+ |
|---|---|
| Flow ratio | 0.98 |
| Bed temperature | 60-70°C (rec. 65) |
| Nozzle temperature | 190-230°C (rec. 220) |
| Cooling fan | 1 |
| Retraction (direct drive) | 0.8-1.5mm |
| Retraction (Bowden) | 4-6mm |
| Max volumetric speed | 16mm³/s |
| Recommended print speed | ≤200mm/s |
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.166 |
|---|---|
| Melt flow index (200 °C / 2.16 kg) | 10.4 |
| Heat deflection temperature (°C) | 54.4 |
| Vicat softening temperature (°C) | 52.3 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | — |
| Tensile strength, X axis (MPa) | 42.93 |
| Tensile strength, Y axis (MPa) | 43.895 |
| Tensile strength, Z axis (MPa) | 22.185 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 10.2 |
| Flexural strength (MPa) | 53.7 |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) | 2313 |
| Impact strength (kJ/m²) | 4.55 |
DOCUMENTATION
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