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BigRep PLA ULTRALIGHT

BigRep PLA ULTRALIGHT is a a general-use bio performance thermoplastic for open-environment 3D printing. It's a filament with an open cell structure that results in a spongy texture when printed. Due to this quality, layers are barely visible on the smooth printed surface and the material can be easily sanded, cut, and otherwise shaped as needed. Uniquely, the material prints with vastly altered material properties depending on the print conditions. At higher temperatures with a lower throughput, the most lightweight foam is produced. On standard PLA settings, the material is tough and impact resistant. It features a density of approximately 50-60% of a part printed with standard PLA. Best suited for lightweight objects, shock-absorbent supports, or parts that require malleability, such as in forms and molding or modeling and prototyping applications. But be aware, to find the best foam/solid balance for your part, you need to be willing to tweak and tune some settings.

Polymer Name: Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Density: 1000.0 - 1000.0 kg/m³

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    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Product Highlights
    • 50-60% lighter than standard PLA
    • Easily malleable for post processing
    • Variable weight and strength potential
    • Sustainable bio polymer
    • Needs experimental mindset

    Properties

    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    MaterialPolylactic Acid
    Diameter2.85mm
    Heat Resistance HDT / B40°CISO 750
    Filament Sizes2.5 and 4.5Kg
    Flexural ModulusvariableISO 178
    Tensile StrengthvariableISO 527
    Impact Strength, notchedvariableISO 179
    HardnessvariableISO 750
    Densityapprox. 1g/cm³
    Recommended Printing Conditions
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Nozzle Temperaturemin. 200°C
    Print Bed Temperature60°C
    Printing Speedmin. 40mm/s