PLA+
PLA with additives that improve toughness and layer bonding. Prints nearly as easily as PLA while being noticeably less brittle.
Easy Prints on open printers 1.24 g/cm³ ~$23/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 205–225 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 55–65 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Drying | 45 °C × 4 h |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~60 °C |
Properties
| Property | Rating |
|---|---|
| Strength | ●●●●○ |
| Heat resistance | ●●○○○ |
| UV / weather resistance | ●●○○○ |
| Flexibility | ●●○○○ |
| Print difficulty | ●○○○○ |
Pros
- Tougher than PLA
- Still very easy
- Good surface finish
Cons
- Same low heat resistance as PLA
- Slightly higher price
Best uses
Functional parts that stay cool Tools and jigs Props
Printers suited to PLA+
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality Ender 3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V2
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 S1
220×220×270 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 5 S1
220×220×280 mm · Open frame
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab A1 mini
180×180×180 mm · Open frame
Bambu Lab A1
256×256×256 mm · Open frame
Cost and usage
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