1 x Glow-In-Dark PLA 3D Filament 1.75mm Noctilucent White to Orange - 1KG
PLA (PolyLactic Acid) is a biodegradable plastic, made using cornstarch or sugarcane. It is a renewable raw material which is much more ecologically friendly and safer than ABS plastics. PLA plastics are more flexible as it does not require as high temperatures to manipulate the material; therefore a head bed is not required (compared to ABS).
Glow in the Dark filaments are like any standard PLA filament but with a fun difference. They glow in the dark after being charged with light. Glow in the Dark materials achieve this effect due to additives such as strontium aluminate or sometimes zinc or calcium sulphide. However, the strontium aluminate is extremely abrasive and will eat away at a brass nozzle after only a couple of hundred grams of material. It is recommended to use a hardened nozzle.
This glow-in-dark filament will emit light for 2-5 hours after being charged with light for 30 minutes. Please simply place the printed object under a light source - either natural sunlight or electric lights (natural sunlight will work best).
Please Note: Excessive exposure to UV light will damage the glowing filament. Please store the filament in a dark place, when finished put the unused filament in the aluminium foil bag to keep it in the dark.
The Light Absorbing Effect VS The Luminous Results
What's in the box:
1 x PLA 3D Filament 1.75mm Noctilucent Orange - 1KG
Features
- Designed to fit with a wide variety of 3D printers.
- Smooth and glossy looks for aesthetically pleasing printouts
- High quality materials for consistent thickness to ensure printing accuracy.
- Less energy needed to print a model
- Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) compliant – no hazardous substances such as mercury and cadmium are used.
- Odourless bio-friendly and nontoxic plant-based materials
Reel diameter |
200mm |
Reel hub diameter |
60mm |
Reel width |
65mm |
Best printing practices
When 3D printing, always work in a well ventilated workspace.
Our PLA Filaments are more sensitive to extreme heat when compared to ABS. Because of this, we recommend PLA printouts be outputted at a temperature range of 200-230°C and immediately cooled afterwards with a fan to ensure optimal results.
PLA plastics are harder, but are therefore also relatively brittle when subjected to bending forces.
Please store PLA filament away from the sun in a cool dry environment to ensure longevity as moisture can compromise print quality
Optimum Extrusion Temperature |
200-230° Celsius |
Optimum Platform Temperature |
0-50° Celsius |
Print Speed |
50-110mm/s |
Tolerances |
±0.05mm |