PLA Blaster Anthracite Grey – Industrial Strength Meets Professional Aesthetics
PLA Blaster Anthracite Grey is a premium filament for 3D printing professionals and enthusiasts who demand technical precision, enhanced mechanical properties, and a sleek industrial look. Built on the proven PLA+ foundation, this filament delivers increased toughness in a deep anthracite-grey matte tone, giving your prints a serious, technical character.
Thanks to its improved strength and consistent output, PLA Blaster is the go-to choice for projects where functionality and durability matter—without compromising on clean design.
Key Benefits:
- Improved Strength: PLA Blaster offers higher impact resistance and toughness than standard PLA, making it suitable for prints exposed to light mechanical stress.
- Smooth Printing Experience: Excellent layer adhesion, minimal warping, and easy processing ensure reliable performance even with complex models.
- Wide Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all standard FDM/FFF 3D printers using a 0.4 mm nozzle.
- Eco-Conscious Choice: Made from biodegradable, non-toxic materials—aligned with sustainable printing practices.
Applications:
- Functional Technical Parts: Housings, brackets, mounts, and more—perfect for technical or practical use.
- Prototypes & Product Design: Ideal for engineers and designers who need a reliable, visually consistent filament.
- Mechanical & Structural Models: Great for printing gears, frames, supports, or functional structures.
- Industrial Accessories: Tools, covers, guards, and working parts for everyday use.
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Neutral Visual Prints: When color should not distract from form or function.
PLA Blaster Anthracite Grey is the filament of choice for creators who need reliability, precision, and a refined industrial appearance. Perfect for functional projects, technical prototyping, or everyday models that must perform and look sharp.
Specifications
| Colour | Anthracite Grey |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Diameter tolerance | < 0,05 mm |
| Diameter | 1,75 mm |
| Printing Temperature | 240-280°C |
| Bed Temperature | 50°C – 80°C |
| Printing Speed | 40-300 mm/s |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Heat resistance | up to 110°C |
PLA Blaster – Print Settings
PLA Blaster is an improved version of classic PLA, offering higher strength, better durability, and excellent mechanical properties. To achieve optimal printing results, it is important 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 Blaster requires a higher printing temperature than standard PLA, so fine-tuning the temperature settings is key to unlocking its full strength and durability.
📌 Where to set it?
1. Open OrcaSlicer
2. Go to Filament Settings
3. Set Nozzle Temperature between 230 - 270°C
Bed Temperature
For Textured PEI Plate:
- First layer: 70°C
- Other layers: 70°C
The temperature is specifically set for the Textured PEI Plate as it provides excellent adhesion for PLA Blaster at 70°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:
- Strong adhesion to the print bed: Like other high-performance PLA variants, PLA Blaster requires a solid foundation to prevent warping or detachment. Disabling cooling for the first layers allows proper fusion with the build surface.
- Prevention of warping or delamination: Keeping the cooling off for the first 3 layers gives the base layers time to stabilize, reducing the risk of deformation.
- A smooth transition to full cooling mode: This gradual cooling approach helps maintain consistent layer bonding and enhances overall print quality.
This setting is standard for PLA Blaster, as it takes into account its thermal properties and ensures optimal conditions for stable and reliable 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 Blaster is essential for achieving high-quality results. As an enhanced version of standard PLA, PLA Blaster requires precise settings to fully optimize its advanced properties. By following the recommended settings, you can take full advantage of its increased strength, durability, and excellent print quality, ensuring reliable and visually appealing prints.