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Details: Creality® PLA 3D Printer Filament – 1.75mm Diameter – 1kg/Spool (White)
Brand: Creality
PLA is one of the most frequently used 3D printer filament types because it is easy to use and is a friendly, nontoxic, bio-degradable material derived from renewable resources such as field corn. Perfect for those who are new to 3D printing; compared to ABS, it is easy to use, excellent forming, demonstrates much less warping and curling and performs well on almost every type of printing. PLA is especially ideal for printing objects with flat surfaces, hard angles, and ones requiring tight tolerances for fit. Commonly used for prototypes, educational architectural models, and artifact replicas. It’s a popular choice for users looking to paint objects after they have been printed, such as costume props and figurines. PLA filament is relatively brittle, so it is not recommended for thin, high strength applications. PLA filaments should be stored in a cool dry place since PLA tends to absorb moisture from the atmosphere which can compromise quality and performance. PLA (Polylactic acid) is an environmentally friendly material that will degrade responsibly. the PLA filament is contructed using thermoplastic aliphatic polyester made of renewable resources like corn or starch. Its extrusion-temperature is much lower than ABS and most often doesn’t require a heated bed. It is the ” default ” recommended material for many desktop 3D printers. It has the following characteristics: Good toughness high strength, high stiffness Jam Free: Specially designed to reduce nozzle jams good stick hotbed, a smooth PLA used Low shrinkage, thermoforming dimensional stability Accurate diameter: 1.75mm, variations + /-0.05mm, roundness +/-0.03mm The filaments are universally designed and compatible with 3D Printers using 1.75mm diameter filament, with a dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.05mm.
Advantages
- Products can be returned
- Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
- Diameter: 1.75mm Weight: 1kg/Spool, Diameter tolerance is within ±0.02
- Recommended Extrusion/Nozzle Printing Temperature 190 – 220℃;
- Recommended Build Platform Temperature 0 – 50℃;
- Can Be Stored up to one year
Notice
- Is an online purchase
- Delivery may be delayed in some areas.
Buyer Guide 3D Printing Supplies
It’s always a good idea to have a firm understanding of each individual component, and go from there.- Filament, or “muck.” The filament is a plastic used in 3D printing. It’s usually available in different diameters and colors.
- Printer. There are different kinds of 3D printers, including desktop, industrial, and open-source models.
- Software. There are several different types of printing software, including slicers, slicer-creator, and hosts.
- Support Material. Support material is a support material used in 3D printing. There are usually 2 types: soluble support material and solid support material
- PLA (Polylactic acid): PLA filament is biodegradable, renewable, and compostable.
- ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene): ABS filament is stronger, tougher, and better than PLA.
How to choose 3D Printing Supplies
When shopping for 3D printing supplies, its important to keep in mind a few key factors:- What kind of plastic do you want? Deciding what kind of plastic you want your plastic to be printed with can have a huge impact on the price of the product.
- What type of print do you want? The number of layers, speed, and other features offered on your printer will likely influence what kind of plastic you choose.
- How big is the print? The size of the print will also impact the price of the product since larger prints require more materials.
- What type of printer do you have? When shopping online for 3D printing supplies, you will need to consider the type of printer you have.
- What type of material do you need? The type of material you choose will also play a major role in determining how much your printing will cost.
How to maintain 3D Printing Supplies
3D printing is a new technology that is changing the way people create and engineer new products.- To clean the filament, use soap and water to wet your filament, then wipe it dry with a paper towel.
- To clean the nozzles, wipe them with a damp rag.
- To clean the build plate, wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- To clean the extruder, use compressed air.
- To clean the build plate, first, remove any building material or part from the plate. Then, use a paper towel or paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol to wipe off the build plate.
- To clean the extruder, first, unplug the extruder from the 3D printer. Then, moisten a paper towel or paper towel with rubbing alcohol and wipe down the extruder.
- To clean the 3D printer, use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the printer.
- To clean the filament, use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the filament.
- To clean the nozzle, use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the nozzle.
- To clean the build plate, use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the build plate.
- To clean the extruder, use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the extruder.
- To clean the filament, unplug the extruder from the 3D printer and use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the filament.
- To clean the nozzle, unplug the nozzle from the 3D printer and use compressed air to blow loose dust out of the nozzle.