The Filament PLA

Discover THE FILAMENT PLA by Spectrum – a filament designed for 3D printing enthusiasts who value quality and simplicity. It’s the perfect choice for those who want to bring their ideas to life without compromises, while also being mindful of the environment and budget. THE FILAMENT PLA combines reliability and functionality, making it ideal for everyday 3D printing challenges.

THE FILAMENT PLA by Spectrum is manufactured in Europe, which helps shorten the supply chain and reduce emissions associated with long-distance transportation. The filament is wound on a spool made from recycled plastic, certified as 2nd life. By choosing THE FILAMENT PLA, you opt for practicality and responsibility, supporting sustainable development.

THE FILAMENT PLA offers high quality in a simpler, more eco-friendly version. This more affordable alternative does not compromise on quality but focuses on practicality and functionality. By choosing THE FILAMENT PLA by Spectrum, you select a product that meets your expectations while caring for your budget and the environment around you.

Technical data

Material:
PLA
Available diameter:
1.75 / 2.85 [mm]
Diameter tolerance:
+/- 0.03 [mm]
Density:
1.22 [g/cm3]
Thermal resistance:
HDT - 85°C (annealed)
Surface finish:
shiny
Verify your spool:
YES (course of diameter online graph - on the entire length of the spool, mean diameter, ovality, standard deviation individually for each manufactured spool)

How to use

Nozzle temperature:
185-215°C
Bed temperature:
40-50°C
Recommended printing speed:
40-150 mm/s
Recommended shell thickness:
0.40 - 2.70mm
Recommended layer height:
0.05 - 0.30mm
Cooling:
up to 100%
Closed chamber for printing:
not necessary
Dry box recommended:
no
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended:
no
Adhesive:
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)
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Verify Your Spool

Check the course of diameter on the entire length of the spool, ovality, mean diameter and standard deviation for each manufactured spool individually.

Where to buy

Check the list of our local and online distributors.

A wide range of products

Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.

High quality

Innovation, extrusion know-how and highest quality filaments are the pillars of Spectrum philosophy. Our team is working continously on the development of new materials and their applications.

European made

All filaments from our portfolio are in-house made. We use modern production lines equipped with non-standard solutions to obtain highest quality final product.

Professional technical support

Our qualified support team helps at every stage from material selection to the 3D printing process.

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