PLA Plus Ultramarine Blue 1kg – Premium 3D Printing Filament
PLA
Plus Ultramarine Blue is a high-performance filament designed for
creators who seek a bold, deep blue hue paired with the enhanced
mechanical properties of PLA Plus. This filament delivers stunning
prints with a rich, saturated color reminiscent of the ocean’s depths,
making it perfect for projects that demand visual impact, durability,
and versatility. Whether for artistic designs, functional prototypes, or
professional models, Ultramarine Blue elevates your prints with a
vibrant, professional finish.
Key Benefits:
- Vivid, Deep Blue Color: The intense ultramarine shade ensures eye-catching prints with excellent color consistency, ideal for highlighting details or creating striking visual contrasts.
- Enhanced Strength & Durability: PLA Plus offers superior resistance to impacts and wear compared to standard PLA, making it reliable for functional parts, mechanical components, or everyday use.
- Smooth Printing Experience: Minimal warping, excellent bed adhesion, and compatibility with most 3D printers ensure hassle-free printing for both beginners and experts.
- Eco-Friendly Material: Crafted from biodegradable, non-toxic resources, supporting sustainable 3D printing practices without compromising quality.
Applications:
- Artistic & Decorative Projects: Create sculptures, vases, or wall art that captivates with its rich blue tone.
- Functional Prototypes & Parts: Durable enough for gears, tool handles, or engineering models requiring both strength and aesthetics.
- Marine & Nautical Models: Perfect for boats, underwater drones, or aquatic-themed displays with realistic color accuracy.
- Tech Accessories & Housings: Design sleek phone cases, keyboard components, or gadget covers with a professional, modern look.
- Educational & Architectural Models: Highlight details in scientific diagrams, geographic terrains, or architectural designs with a bold blue accent.
Ideal For:
- Projects requiring a bold, professional color with long-lasting durability.
- Combining aesthetics and functionality in prototypes or consumer products.
- Eco-conscious users prioritizing sustainability and premium performance.
- Enhancing marine-themed, artistic, or high-visibility prints with a vibrant ultramarine finish.
PLA Plus Ultramarine Blue is the ultimate choice for innovators and artists alike, offering a perfect blend of striking color and robust performance. Dive into creativity and transform your 3D prints into vivid, durable masterpieces!
Specifications
| Colour | Ultramarine Blue |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Diameter tolerance | < 0,02 mm |
| Diameter | 1,75 mm |
| Printing Temperature | 190–240°C |
| Bed Temperature | 0–60°C (prints well without a heated bed) |
| Printing Speed | 40-300 mm/s |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Heat resistance | up to 50°C |
PLA Plus (PLA+) – Print Settings
PLA Plus (PLA+) is an improved version of classic PLA, offering higher strength, better flexibility, and increased durability. To achieve the best printing results, it is essential to set the parameters correctly in the slicer software. For example, in OrcaSlicer https://orca-slicer.com/ for the Bambu Lab A1 Mini printer with a 0.4 mm nozzle.
Printing Temperature
Select the Printer Profile
These recommendations are for all BambuLab printers, as the most widely used printer. Professional and extra powerful printers need specific settings, especially max flow. For these cases please do not hesitate to contact us support.
1. Select the Printer Profile
- In the top left corner, select Bambu Lap printer
- In the Bed type field, choose the appropriate bed type, such as Textured PEI Plate.
2. Edit Filament Settings
Click on the pencil icon next to the filament name (in our case, Filamentree PLA) to open the filament settings.
Edit Settings
PLA+ requires a higher temperature than standard PLA, so it is important to find the optimal temperature for your filament.
📌 Where to set it?
1. Open OrcaSlicer
2. Go to Filament Settings
3. Set Nozzle Temperature between 210 - 230°C
Bed Temperature
For Textured PEI Plate:
- First layer: 60°C
- Other layers: 60°C
The temperature is specifically set for the Textured PEI Plate as it provides excellent adhesion for PLA Plus at 60°C. For other types of plates (e.g., Cool Plate, Smooth Plate), the temperature remains at 0°C because they are not used in this configuration.
Max Volumetric Speed
In OrcaSlicer settings, Max Volumetric Speed limits the maximum volume of filament that can be extruded through the nozzle per second. This is a critical parameter that affects print quality and helps avoid issues with filament feeding.
What does this parameter mean?
- Max Volumetric Speed (MVS): Limits the rate of filament extrusion in mm³/s.
- If the value is exceeded, the extruder may struggle to feed the filament, which can lead to:
- Under-extrusion (insufficient material is deposited).
- Decreased surface quality and detail precision.
- Missed steps or damage to the extruder’s feed gears.
Cooling for specific layer
Setting the No cooling for the first parameter is critically important to ensure:
- Reliable adhesion of the model to the print bed: PLA Plus, like any other thermoplastic, requires good adhesion to the print bed for successful printing. If cooling is enabled on the first layers, it may result in insufficient material melting and the model detaching from the print bed.
- Avoidance of deformation or delamination of the base layers: Setting it to 2 layers provides sufficient time for the foundation to stabilize without the risk of deformation or delamination.
- A smooth transition to the cooling mode, which helps maintain high print quality throughout the process: It helps maintain overall print quality by ensuring proper adhesion of subsequent layers and compliance with the desired model standards.
This setting is standard for PLA Plus as it accounts for its thermal properties and provides optimal conditions for stable printing.
Part cooling fan
- Minimum layer time: 80 seconds (with fan speed at 50%)
Fan at 50%: This is the optimal speed for gradual cooling without excessive drying of the material.
- Maximum layer time: 8 seconds (with fan speed at 100%)
Advantage: 100% fan speed helps quickly cool large layers and ensures their stability before the next layer is applied.
Always on:
✔️ Keep fan always on
✔️ Slow printing down for better layer cooling
✔️ Force cooling for overhangs and bridges
Always off:
✖️ Don’t slow down outer walls
Using the correct printing parameters for PLA Plus is critically important for achieving high-quality results. PLA Plus, as an improved version of standard PLA, requires precise settings to optimize its properties. Following the recommended settings allows you to fully leverage the benefits of PLA Plus, ensuring strong, aesthetically appealing, and durable prints.