PLA PRO Filament

So to start off, this 3D general FDE polylite PLA pro is pretty amazing and I’m about to buy my 3rd&4th rolls. Dimensional accuracy is slightly better than .05mm where I checked but I didn’t take pictures of my gauge and only checked twice during 1 long (34hr) print about halfway through the roll. It’s got great properties all around, including both impact resistance and rigidity. It’s flexible but still very stiff. I haven’t tested the heat resistance, although it’s not something I’m terribly worried about. It’s super easy to print with and it prints really well with great layer adhesion, some slight warping on steep overhangs and really thin areas if you don’t use fans. I used 30-50% fans and printed relatively slow for anything too crazy and was virtually warp-free. I probably could’ve printed faster tbh but I prefer quality over speed. (The brace and hand stop were printed on an sv06 using the default prusaslicer speed settings with default dynamic overhang speeds and fan at 40% bridges at 100% and they printed perfectly. The only time I had any stringing at all was about a week into using the roll without drying it. I dried it for 6hrs at 55°c in a sunlu dryer box and it was good to go again. So I do recommend keeping it dry or drying it periodically, as it shows more hydrophilic tendencies or symptoms than other PLA plus filaments I’ve used. It has an incredibly awesome matte/flat finish that’s really hard to get with most other PLA plus filaments (that’s probably my favorite feature of this filament tbh), and the color is really great although it’s more of a desert tan than FDE in my opinion. I guess desert tan could be considered a shade of fde these days with how many different shades there are lol but it’s fairly light. All in all it’s absolutely awesome and I’ve almost completely switched over from eSun (except for a couple amazing colors that eSun does best like the olive green *chef’s kiss* and their grey is awesome too). Still giving 5 stars even tho I wish the color was more of a true FDE. Can’t beat the printability or material properties. And that matte finish tho 🤌👌

I've been using Hatchbox PLA, eSUN PLA+, and ELEGOO Plus for the last few years, but I saw a few posts on reddit saying how much better Polymaker PLA Pro is and decided to give it a try. I'm happy to say that the hype was well-deserved. It's by far the best filament I've ever tried. I primarily print small D&D minis with my Ender 5 and when I compare a mini made from Polymaker PLA Pro vs any of the other brands I listed above, the Polymaker PLA Pro minis are stronger with less stringing and a little more detail than any of the other options. The layer adhesion is notably better with a much smoother and clean finish. Because the layer adhesion is so strong thin parts that usually bend or break during printing come out clean and strong. For me, that means I can print minis with thin legs or small tools and they not only come out looking great but have enough strength to be handled. Many of my minis have scales or chainmail and other tiny details that used to be washed out, but now all the small details are there. Some minis have spears or sharp spikes and those used to come out slightly rounded and blunt, using the playmaker they come out so sharp I have to dull them a bit. Usually, I print minis at 130% size so all the details come out, but with this filament, I can print them at their standard size. This saves me a ton of time and filament and the minis are still stronger and less brittle than the other brands I've tried. If I'd known how much better my minis would be I would have been buying this stuff from the start. It's slightly more expensive, but it quickly pays for itself when you have no failures and your prints are strong enough that they don't need to be reprinted. I'm not sponsored or anything, it really is that much better and has really upped the quality of my minis. 10/10

Very nice PLA. This is my first time printing with this PLA. I am very pleases with the performance of this PLA. Shipping was fast and it was packaged well. The spool was tightly wound with not tangles and worked smoothly on my Prusa MK4S machine. I used standard PLA settings and the prints came out perfect. Was very happy with the quality of the prints. I really like the dark Gray color as it match my bike perfectly. Will purchase again.

The Polymaker PLA PRO 1.75mm filament prints smoothly and delivers parts that feel tougher than standard PLA. Layers bond well, overhangs print clean, and the finish has a consistent matte look that gives projects a professional appearance. It feeds reliably without tangles or jams, and I’ve had consistent diameter across multiple rolls. Prints hold up to stress better than basic PLA, making it a good choice for functional parts and prototypes. I’ve used it regularly for business production, and the quality has been dependable with every order. It works well with Bambu Lab A1/P1S. Sealed in an airtight bag with a desicant inside. Ready to print, no need to dry before printing. Great value for the price!

I have been printing for over 10 years and have used all the "best stuff" as that changed throughout the years. I have also spent a lot of time dialing in to different petgs which is a nightmare at times. I recently began printing some parts that needed superior strength and rigidity. This ruled out pla and petg, I considered asa or poly but those have challenges in getting a good print and need to be printed on polycarbonate plates, which requires me to use another printer besides my prusa, but I love my prusa 🤣, not that I don't love my other printers. Anyway, I ran across someone recommending this polymaker stuff and thought I would give it a go. I started with a prusa pla profile and made a couple tweaks and tried it out. My first print was gorgeous, beautiful layer lines and pretty easy to dial in first layer height and temp etc. Hotter temps tended to cause issues with corners curling on small squares, but dialing it back cured that, I settled on 200-210 and that works well. I had to adjust my extrusion flow rate for each color, they are not all the same so keep that in mind. Over extruding of course will cause issues with dimensional parts and this filament exaggerated it for some reason, but keep the temp reasonable and extrusion at the lower limit and you will get amazing parts. Here is where I had trouble, the filament is so strong and so cohesive that supports suddenly became a permanent piece of the part. It is hard to even cut with a knife, and sanding is not as effective as regular pla so the durability bites you in that regard. I had to take my xy spacing for supports from 50% to 75% and z spacing to .2mm. This eliminated my drooping lines (similar to what petg likes to do) and made the supports pull off often in one solid piece leaving a very clean part behind. With these little tweaks you will have great success with this filament and I swear it's near bulletproof. It has a soft feel in your hand but great rigidity and feels almost like an injection molded part, not ceramic like some pla. If I had to quantify it I would say it's 80% pla and 20% petg, not that it really is, but that's what it performs like. I highly recommend it and I don't think I'll ever buy anything else, bubbye hatchbox!!! Ps, I love the idea of a recyclable spool, but HATE IT in execution, if I could I would rewind it onto an old plastic spool. The spool gets bent and drags, it leaves cardboard shreds in the spool holder, it has a lot more resistance to rotating than a plastic one so I feel a poorly made or tuned extruder may slip while feeding. That is one thing that bothers me, but I guess I'll just have to deal with it cuz I love the filament.

EDIT: I recently tried the Blue-Green version of PolyLite PLA Pro and found that the filament is extremely rough, almost like sand paper. I expect the PLA Pro to not be as smooth as other filaments, but this is unacceptable. The Filament printed fine and is a great color, with one exception - The roughness will cause problems if your 3D Printer is using a bowden tube system with PTFE tubing, it will not feed properly through a full bowden system. I'm using a MK4 in a Original Prusa Enclosure and thankfully I'm not using their prescribed bowden system. I only use a small 3cm piece of PTFE Tube to bring the filament inside the enclosure from above. The printer had a hard time completing the homing operation, even with just the 3 cm piece of PTFE. I'll likely remove the 3cm piece of PTFE whenever I use this filament, for that reason. I'm hoping that this was just a fluke, and not normal for PolyLite PLA Pro Blue-Green. I'd suggest a little more attention to detail in Polymaker's QA/QC process. I'll leave my 4-stars for now, but if I get another spool like this one, that will change. This review is for PolyLite PLA Pro Army Green: The roll arrived very neatly wound, shrink wrapped in a resealable bag. I'm using a Prusa MK4 and printing this filament at 220C with 1.2 mm retraction length with a retraction speed of 40mm/s. I printed a 3D Benchy and was very pleased with the results, I'd say they were nearly perfect with a great Army Green color. If you are looking for a quality filament for your Army style prints, look no further than PolyLite PLA Pro Army Green.

A nice rich dark grey color, I've printed multiple colors from the PLA Pro selection, but I do think this color might need a slight change of settings, probably 225c. I usually do 220c, 60 bed with default settings on a x1c and noticed this one acts a bit different especially on rounded pieces with a slight overhang, the seam gets ugly, like blobs forming only around the seam. So I'll need to figure out the settings. Besides that, if I use any other color, such as the Army Green, it prints flawless with the settings I used for the dark grey. I'll still use it and plan to order more, just need to figure out the right settings

I recently tried out the Polymaker PLA PRO Filament for my 3D printing projects, and it’s a total game-changer. The first thing you'll notice is how buttery smooth this filament prints. It flows beautifully from the nozzle, laying down layers with such precision and smoothness that your final product looks polished and professional right off the print bed. The Polymaker PLA PRO Filament not only excels in print quality but also in the reliability and consistency of the prints it produces. There's little to no warping or stringing, making it ideal for both complex and simple prints. This filament truly lives up to its "PRO" name, providing an upgraded experience from standard PLA, with enhanced strength and durability in the final print. What makes this filament stand out further is its ease of use. It's perfectly suited for hobbyists who are newer to 3D printing as well as professionals looking for high-quality results. The filament's compatibility with a wide range of printers and its forgiving nature in terms of printing conditions make it a versatile choice for various projects. Overall, the Polymaker PLA PRO Filament offers excellent value for its price. It's a robust filament that promises and delivers exceptional finish and functionality. Whether you’re crafting intricate models or practical household items, this filament ensures top-notch quality with minimal hassle. Highly recommended for anyone passionate about elevating their 3D printing experience!

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I've been printing with this filament for about 4 days, only stopping to remove the prints and reglue the beds on my printers. I've gone through about 3Kg on a stock ender 3 pro and an upgraded ender 3 pro with a glass bed and roller spool holder. Here are some of my opinions and observations on this filament. 1. Accuracy with material. First off the accuracy is amazing. I was able to print 1mm poles for a very detailed model. Not only did they print on an angle but they came out clean with very little underside droop if any. 2. Temperature for printing. I dont have the best insulated house and Temperatures have fluctuated pretty severely during long prints, yet the prints come out perfectly. I dont recommend it but if your house gets very cold when you don't have the heat on. your print will likely come out fine. 3. Print lines and over all surface finish Compared to other popular brands like everyone or other cheap Amazon recommended filaments, this stuff comes out with 0 bubbling or post extrusion expanding (like when the top of your print comes out looking like a hand file) the top and bottom surfaces are prettymuch perfect. As for the print lines, man damn they are nice. At .2 layer height and 50mm speed on my ender 3 pro it looks good enough that I don't bother sanding anything. There aren't and random blobs coming out the side and very little strings if any. 4. Print settings. You can download the newest version of cura, throw a model on and send it to the printer, or you can make custom print settings that took you weeks to make perfect. Either way, you're going to get great prints. 5. Cons The cardboard spool can get caught on the spool holder a little bit on a stock ender 3 pro, but on my other machine that has a roller, its a non issue. Over all this filament is going to be my go to, And by far outperformed every filament I've ever used by a large margin. 10/5 would recommend. I wish I could give it more stars.

La qualité Polymaker, jamais déçu! Le packaging est soigné, le bobinage est contrôlé. Au top dés la première impression sur mon Ender3 V2. Bed 60° et Buse 215°. PLA Pro parfait pour les pièces techniques. 10/10++

ミリタリー用品の製作に購入しました。 一般的なDEより薄めでした。 値段が高いのが難点。

Excelente. Piezas estructurales que tienen que aguantar cargas, en una bambu mini a1. El material es rígido a rabiar, e imprime fácil. No flexa y si lo fuerzas blanquea y deforma antes de partir. Nada que ver con un PLA normal. Una maravilla. No lo he expuesto a temperaturas "incómodas" para el PLA así que ahí no puedo opinar. Pero es una maravilla.