ECOMAX® PLA
PLA is a biopolymer derived from plants. Our premium blend of ECOMAX® PLA is made right here in the USA from 100% virgin PLA Natureworks biopolymer resin and premium colorants. It’s famous for being perfectly suited to practically all desktop 3D printers, including the Makerbot, Prusa, Ender, Flashforge, Anet, Creality, Lulzbot, Makergear, Ultimaker, and may more printer families.
PLA is most well-known for its ease of printing, stiffness, and extremely high visual print quality. It is ideal for prototypes, concept models, and end-use printed parts for hobbyists to industry engineers alike!
Print Recommendations
Extruder Temp
190-220°C
Bed Temp
23-60°C
Heated Chamber
Not required
Nozzle Specs
No special concerns
Bed Adhesion
Magigoo Bed Prep
Layer Height
No special concerns
Drying Specs 45°C for 4 hours
Supports
Works best with
X1 USM Water Soluble Support
Benefits of PLA Include:
- Ideal for printing without a heated bed, no enclosure required
- Low shrinkage, warping, and easy printability, PLA prints great on practically any desktop 3D printer
- Very low odor, perfect for 3D printing in home and office environments
- Made from plants makes PLA a renewable biopolymer
- Gorgeous surface quality to make printed parts look beautiful
Filament Specifications:
1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter
Recommended Print Settings:
- Extruder: 190-220°C
- Bed Temp: 23-60°C
- Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep Adhesive gives us the best results
- Heated Chamber: Not required
- Supports: Water soluble AquaTek X1 USM works great for complex parts.
- Drying Instructions: 65°C for 4 hours.
The closest Pantone match for our colors are:
- Red: Pantone 1795C
- True Red: Pantone 200C
- Blue: Pantone 2152C
- Green: Pantone 348C
- Yellow: Pantone 121C
- Orange: Pantone 1485C
- Cool Grey: Pantone 8C
- Dark Grey: Pantone 10C
