Disclosure: I received these PLA filaments as part of a product review collaboration with eSUN. Product specs and quality may vary according to the manufacturer’s reliability, so I cannot guarantee that you will get products that perform the same as seen in my article. Successfully produce 3D printed parts out of polypropylene filament with these tips on achieving stronger bed adhesion and minimizing shrinkage. Browse All 3D Printer Filament Clear Filters You can expect a smoother and more glossy surface finish from PLA+ filament than standard PLA. This stems from PLA+’s higher printing temperatures, which cause the layer lines on prints to more smoothly blend compared to prints made with regular PLA. Source: u/holydeltawings on Reddit. A PLA vs PLA+ 3D print comparison, with PLA+ on the right looking better for overhangs and smoother layers.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. There’s no single formula for enhanced PLA. Manufacturers have their magic mixtures, which promise to be better than their contenders, of course. In essence, both PLA and PLA Plus are made from natural, renewable materials such as cornstarch, sugarcane, and potatoes, making them environmentally friendly and safe to be used. The eSun PLA + 3D printer filament can be printed on the majority of 3D Desktop FDM printers, such as the Ultimaker, Prusa, Makerbot, Creality, Ender, Craftbot, e3DTool Changer, Flashforge, BambuLab and many other leading manufacturers of 3D Desktop printers.

ABS not only is considered stronger and much less brittle than PLA and PLA+, but it also has more UV and heat resistance, making it the preferred filament material for outdoor and functional prints, like a doorstop or car accessory. You should try to keep your PLA and PLA+ filaments away from humid environments to maximize the quality of your prints. I recommend using a filament dry box to store your filament, but because both of these materials aren’t super hygroscopic, it might not be necessary if your 3D printer is already located in a dry environment. Post-Processing Because of the better dimensional accuracy, PLA+ filament is a better option when printing functional models or any part that needs to fit somewhere, such as a screw, gear, or snap on panel. Speed In general, I prefer to use supports as only-from-bed rather than normal if at all possible, I hate getting supports out of a model.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 5425:2023 in August 2023. This new standard is titled “Specifications for the use of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based filament in additive manufacturing applications.” I found the printed models brittle and easy to break, so this eSilk-PLA is more for decorative parts instead of functional ones. Also, to take advantage of the rainbow color, you need to print bigger models. I estimate that the color changes every 30-50 meters. eSUN eSilk-PLA technical specifications Mechanical proprieties Now, after all that, the next few suggestions can help you get the supports off of the model easier. eSun’s PLA+ is an environment-friendly, which is easy to print and has smooth surface. PLA+ filament has good strength, rigidity, toughness balance, strong impact resistance; So pla plus is considered suitable for functional parts printing. eSUN pla+ is approved by FDA, safer to use; PLA pro can be used for modelling, rapid prototyping.PLA ( Poly lactic Acid) is the most popular and widespread filament used in 3D printing. It’s affordable, easy to print, and, more importantly, safe (made from natural materials). PLA is also considered compostable and recyclable. eSUN has a wide range of PLA filaments with different characteristics and applications in more than 26 color options. In this review, we will have a closer look at four types of their materials. Go to the support tab. I assume you use a raft to make supports more reliable, there are better ways. Below, I’ve made a table listing some of the popular PLA and PLA+ filaments with their respective costs: PLA Filaments: But, PETG isn’t all perfect and this filament material is known to cause some printing issues, including over-adhesion to the build plate and stringing. As such, PLA+ is considered easier to work with than PETG, and a better choice for 3D printing novices. The case we are going to introduce today is from a Canadian blogger named Maddy_ Deee (Tiktok). The blogger excels in 3D modeling and 3D printing creation, and tests the performance limits of 3D printing materials in some fresh and interesting ways to expand the application scenarios of 3D printing technology in daily life.

Because PLA is easier to print and less expensive, it’s the better option for beginners who want a seamless printing experience at a cheaper price. It’s also ideal if you’re very environmentally conscious.eSUN ePLA-LW (also known as LightWeight PLA) was specially developed for the RC modeling industry. The cool thing about this material is that you can adjust its density during printing by changing the nozzle temperature (190 – 270℃). The heat causes the generation of gas within the filament that then foams up with nanoscopic bubbles. The ePLA-LW has up to 220% foaming capability, which means that the result will be twice lighter than ordinary PLA. The raw filament has a density of 1.21 g/cm3, and when it comes out from the nozzle, you can expect it to become about 0.54 g/cm3.