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Functional PLA

PLA can do a lot more than you think

PLA - Getting Work Done

Polymaker makes some of the most functional PLA on the market. From extremely impact resistant, to easy to sand, to lightweight, or if you just need a low price point - Polymaker's functional PLA will have what you need.

Functional PLA FAQ

Are there any printing requirements?

No! The one exception would be our PolyLite™ PLA-CF, which requires a hardened nozzle due to abrasiveness, but the rest of these materials can print on any printer setup.

What is difference between PolyMax™ PLA and PolyLite™ PLA Pro?

Short answer:
PolyLite™ PLA is a very rigid material with very low impact resistance.
PolyMax™ PLA is an extremely ductile material with high impact resistance and durability.
PolyLite™ PLA Pro is the best of both worlds combining excellent rigidity and high impact strength.

Long answer in our live experiment here.

What is the difference between PolyLite™ LW-PLA and PolyWood™?

There is no difference! The wood color on LW-PLA is actually the same product as PolyWood.

What is PolySonic™ PLA and PLA Pro?

These materials are designed to print fast! PolySonic™ PLA has very similar properties as PolyLite™ PLA, and PolySonic PLA Pro has very similar properties to PolyLite™ PLA Pro - they were just designed with high flow and fast printing in mind.

PolySonic™ PLA and PLA Pro can print at much faster speeds without the need to worry about under extrusion or lost of shine in your print.

What if I want more color options?

Panchroma™ would be your bet! Panchroma™ is our product family of every color and effect we can think of.

Will the spools work in an AMS?

Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.

I want a strong PLA - what do you suggest?

This can depend on what you define as "Strong". If you want impact resistant - nothing beats PolyMax™ PLA.

If you want something a bit more rigid, either PolyLite™ PLA Pro or PolySonic™ PLA Pro would be great options.

Where are all the docs? TDS, SDS, etc.?

You can view all material products' TDS, SDS, and Printing Profiles HERE

You can also find mechanical properties HERE

You can then find our other docs:

REACH

RoHS

889

PCP

ISO9001 Cert

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