Spectrum PLA Tough
High Impact Strength | Industrial Durability | Annealable Base | 1.0kg
Spectrum PLA Tough is a specialized, industrial-grade material formulated to overcome the inherent brittleness of standard PLA. It provides a perfect balance between the effortless printability of PLA and the mechanical resilience of ABS. The Natural variant offers a pure, semi-translucent aesthetic that allows for visual inspection of internal fill patterns and structural integrity.
This material is characterized by its exceptional impact resistance and enhanced interlayer adhesion, making it the premier choice for functional components that must withstand repeated mechanical stress without cracking or shattering.
For extreme applications, Spectrum PLA Tough is annealable. By heat-treating your printed parts in a controlled environment, you can significantly increase their thermal resistance and further boost their mechanical properties to near-industrial polymer levels.
🔨 High Impact Resistance
Modified molecular structure provides toughness similar to ABS, ideal for parts subjected to shocks and loads.
📐 Precision Dimensionality
Retains the low-warping characteristics of PLA, ensuring tight tolerances for complex mechanical assemblies.
🌫️ Pure Natural Finish
A translucent, unpigmented finish that offers a clean, technical look while facilitating easy post-print inspection.
🚀 High-Speed Reliable
Optimized flow properties allow for reliable printing at high speeds without compromising strength or surface quality.
- Functional industrial prototypes and tool handles
- Customized manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and guides
- End-use mechanical parts and gear housings
- Durable components for robotics and automation
- Protective casings for electronic assemblies
- Structural elements requiring observation of internal infill
| Material Identity & Mechanical Profile | |
|---|---|
| Producer / Series | Spectrum Filaments / PLA Tough |
| Material Type | Impact-Modified PLA |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm ± 0.05 mm / 2.85 mm |
| Color Name | Natural (Semi-Translucent)/POLAR WHITE/DEEP BLACK/DARK GREY |
| Impact Strength | Significantly higher than standard PLA |
| Net Weight | 1.00 kg (Full Industrial Spool) |
| EAN / SKU | 5903116681555 / 80155 |
| Nozzle Temperature | 185 - 215°C |
| Heated Bed Temperature | 0 - 45°C |
| Print Speed | 40 - 110 mm/s |
| Cooling Fan Speed | 100% (For maximum detail) |
| Nozzle Type | Standard Brass |
| Bed Adhesive | PEI / Clean Glass / Glue Stick |
| Diameter Accuracy | Impact Stability | Protection | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ±0.05 mm (2-Axis) | Batch-Tested Toughness | Vacuum Sealed + Desiccant | Individual QR Code Quality Report |
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* Engineer's Tip: To achieve maximum durability, we recommend printing with 4-6 wall perimeters. If you plan to anneal the part, account for a slight dimensional change (approx. 1-2%) in your CAD model to maintain final assembly precision.
