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Description
Transparent PLA 3D Printing Filament
3D META’s Transparent PLA filament is crafted from premium, high-quality polylactic acid (PLA), delivering a stunning finish that makes it ideal for a wide range of applications. This transparent filament for 3D printers is designed to offer a balance of strength, clarity, and printability, making it perfect for users who require both aesthetic and functional qualities in their prints. Our transparent filament for 3D printers is not only easy to use but also environmentally friendly, being fully biodegradable and coming on recyclable plastic spools. With 3D META, you can trust in the consistency, reliability, and quality of every spool.
Key Features of Transparent PLA 3D Printing Filament:
- Manufactured with High-Quality Materials: 3D META’s transparent filament for 3D printers is produced using top-grade raw materials, ensuring a high level of transparency and superior print quality. Each spool is made under strict quality control standards, guaranteeing performance you can count on.
- Exceptional Clarity: Designed to achieve a glass-like appearance, this filament allows light to pass through, making it ideal for applications that require a clear finish. Whether for artistic or functional purposes, the transparent filament for 3D printers delivers stunning visual effects.
- Excellent Bed and Layer Adhesion: Experience outstanding bed adhesion and inter-layer bonding, reducing the chances of warping or cracking. This ensures your prints remain stable and precise, even with complex designs.
- Easy to Print and Biodegradable: Like all 3D META filaments, our transparent filament for 3D printers is user-friendly and compatible with most 3D printers. It prints smoothly with minimal settings adjustments and is biodegradable, supporting a more sustainable approach to 3D printing.
- Strict Quality Assurance: Each spool of transparent PLA filament is produced under rigorous QA standards to ensure it meets the highest performance criteria. This guarantees consistency and reliability with every print.
Applications for Transparent PLA Filament:
Transparent PLA filament is versatile and suitable for numerous applications, ranging from decorative items to functional prototypes. This filament’s clarity and ease of use make it ideal for projects that require both visual appeal and performance.
- Decorative Pieces and Displays: The translucent quality of transparent filament for 3D printers makes it perfect for decorative models, light-up displays, and other visually striking creations.
- Functional Parts with Visibility: Transparent PLA filament is excellent for creating functional parts where visibility of internal structures or components is beneficial, such as light covers or protective cases.
- Prototyping: Designers and engineers often use transparent filament for 3D printers for prototyping purposes, allowing for easy inspection of inner workings or flow dynamics in the printed models.
Storage and Drying for Transparent PLA Filament:
Proper storage of your Transparent PLA filament is crucial to maintaining its quality and performance. Transparent PLA filament is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air, which can negatively affect print quality. To keep your Transparent PLA filament in optimal condition:
- Store in a Cool, Dark, and Dry Place: Keep your filament in an airtight container or resealable bag with desiccants to prevent moisture absorption.
- Drying Methods: If your filament has absorbed moisture, you can dry it using a dedicated filament dryer, a food dehydrator, a kitchen oven, or even your 3D printer if it’s fully enclosed. For PLA and PLA+ filaments, we recommend drying at a temperature of 40℃ - 45℃ for a minimum of 4 – 6 hours.
Why Choose 3D META's Transparent PLA Filament?
At 3D META, we are dedicated to providing high-quality filaments that meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our transparent filament for 3D printers combines clarity, ease of use, and reliability, making it the perfect choice for all your 3D printing needs. With strict quality controls and a commitment to innovation, 3D META delivers the best transparent filament for 3D printers to help you achieve your printing goals. Elevate your 3D printing projects today with 3D META’s Transparent PLA filament and experience the difference of superior quality and performance!
Print Settings
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Technical Specs
Our full technical datasheet can be downloaded here
FAQ's
Q: Are 3D META's filament spools compatible with Bambu Labs AMS's or any other brand's multi-coloured printing systems?
A: Yes, all of our spools are compatible with both Bambu Labs AMS systems and similar systems being released by other brands.
Q. How can I achieve maximum transparency when printing with transparent filament?
A. To achieve the highest level of transparency, print with a low layer height (0.1 mm or lower) and use a single wall or vase mode if possible. Additionally, increase the printing temperature slightly within the filament’s recommended range to improve layer bonding, which helps reduce visible layer lines.
Q. How do I avoid cloudiness in transparent prints?
A. To avoid cloudiness, ensure the filament is dry before printing, as moisture can cause a cloudy finish. Use a filament dryer or dry the filament at 40°C - 45°C for several hours before printing. Additionally, reducing the print speed to 30-40 mm/s and using a cooling fan at low speed (10-20%) can help achieve a clearer print finish.