PLA Silk

Flashforge's PLA Silk is a high-gloss, easy-to-use filament that produces 3D prints with a luxurious, silk-like finish.

Silky Shine

Eco-friendly and Biodegradable

Excellent Transparency

Easy to Print

Smooth Surface Texture

Vibrant Color Options

PLA Silk Mechanical Properties

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Property

PLA Silk

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Flexural Strength
(X-Y direction)

69~75 MPa

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Tensile Strength
(X-Y direction)

45~49 MPa

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Impact Strength
(X-Y direction)

4.5~5 KJ/㎡

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Elastic Modulus
(X-Y direction)

1000~1100 MPa

Specification

1

Drying Conditions before Printing
55°C, 8 hours (using a convection oven)

Nozzle Diameter
Ф0.4/0.6mm(Ф0.4mm recommended)

2

Layer Thickness

0.12~0.3mm

Nozzle Temperature
190~240°C

3

Build Plate Temperature
25~60°C

Printing Speed

40~300mm/s
(higher speeds require higher temperatures)

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Cooling Fan
50~100%

Retraction Length
1~2mm

5

Retraction Speed
30~50mm/s

Support Materials
Self-supporting, PVA, BVOH

Not picky, broadly compatible

FFF devices on the market with a filament diameter of 1.75mm can all be used, but high-speed FFF 3D printers perform better.