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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.

Product families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers
  • Biodegradable Polymers
  • Polyesters & Copolyesters

Other characteristics

Density
1000.0 - 1000.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable
Technology
Plastics
Material Features
  • Biodegradable
  • Good Toughness
  • Impact Resistance
  • Light Weight
HIGHLIGHTS
  • 50-60% lighter than standard PLA
  • Easily malleable for post processing
  • Variable weight and strength potential
  • Sustainable bio polymer
  • Needs experimental mindset
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
MaterialPolylactic Acid——
Diameter2.85mm—
Heat Resistance HDT / B40°CISO 750
Filament Sizes2.5 and 4.5Kg—
Flexural Modulusvariable—ISO 178
Tensile Strengthvariable—ISO 527
Impact Strength, notchedvariable—ISO 179
Hardnessvariable—ISO 750
Densityapprox. 1g/cm³—

Table 2 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Nozzle Temperaturemin. 200°C
Print Bed Temperature60°C
Printing Speedmin. 40mm/s

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