PLA Plus White Aluminum 1kg – Premium 3D Printing Filament
PLA
Plus White Aluminum is a cutting-edge filament that merges the
robustness of PLA Plus with a sleek, metallic-white finish reminiscent
of polished aluminum. Designed for creators who value precision and
aesthetics, this filament delivers prints with a modern, industrial-chic
appearance and enhanced durability. Perfect for functional prototypes,
decorative designs, or professional-grade models, it ensures your
projects stand out with a refined, frosty metallic glow.
Key Benefits:
- Metallic-White Elegance: The subtle aluminum-like sheen adds a sophisticated, contemporary edge to prints, ideal for projects demanding minimalist or high-tech aesthetics.
- Superior Strength & Durability: PLA Plus offers improved impact resistance and toughness compared to standard PLA, making it suitable for parts exposed to stress or frequent handling.
- Effortless Printing Performance: Low warping, excellent layer adhesion, and compatibility with most 3D printers ensure smooth, reliable results for all skill levels.
- Eco-Friendly Formula: Made from biodegradable, non-toxic materials, supporting sustainable 3D printing without compromising quality.
Applications:
- Tech & Automotive Parts: Create sleek housings, drone components, or custom car accessories with a futuristic metallic finish.
- Home Décor & Furniture: Craft modern vases, lamps, or minimalist décor that blends industrial style with functionality.
- Functional Prototypes: Ideal for engineering models, tool handles, or mechanical parts requiring a professional, polished look.
- Architectural Models: Highlight structural details in scale buildings or urban designs with a crisp, metallic-white surface.
- Cosplay & Props: Design sci-fi armor, robotic elements, or futuristic gadgets with an authentic metallic appearance.
Ideal For:
- Projects where a modern, industrial aesthetic is essential.
- Durable prints that balance visual appeal with mechanical reliability.
- Innovators seeking eco-friendly materials with premium performance.
- Enhancing prototypes, displays, or consumer products with a high-end metallic finish.
PLA Plus White Aluminum is the go-to choice for creators aiming to fuse cutting-edge design with unwavering durability. Elevate your 3D prints with a filament that turns concepts into sleek, metallic reality!
Specifications
| Colour | White Aluminum |
| 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.