PLA+

Performance Rating

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Rated on 5 criteria: print temperature, warping, strength, creep resistance, and heat resistance (★1-5).

Print Temp

Nozzle: 200-230°C

Bed: 50-60°C

Warping

Rated

Strength

Bending Strength: 78.59 MPa

Creep Resistance

Rated

Heat Resistance

Heat Resistance Temp: 60°C

Features

  • Higher impact resistance than standard PLA
  • Improved layer adhesion
  • Maintains PLA ease of use
  • Enhanced mechanical strength
  • Slightly higher heat resistance
  • Excellent surface finish

Basic Information

Classification:Beginner
Base Resin:Modified Polylactic Acid
Melting Point:160-170°C
Density:1.25 g/cm³
Shrinkage Rate:0.3-0.4%
Heat Resistance:60-70°C

Recommended Settings

ItemRecommended ValueNotes
Nozzle Temperature200-230°CHigher than standard PLA
Bed Temperature50-70°CImproved adhesion
Fan Setting80-100%From layer 2
Print Speed40-70mm/sFaster than standard PLA
Nozzle Diameter0.4mmStandard setting
CautionMoisture sensitive, temperature adjustment important

Bending Strength

ItemMeasured Value
Default (Flat Layout)
Bending Strength78.59 MPa
Flexural Modulus2890 MPa
Test Method3-Point Bending Test(Details

Stress–Strain Curve

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Derivatives & Variations

PLA+ Pro

Further enhanced PLA+. Higher impact and heat resistance.

PLA+ Tough

Toughness-focused formulation. Bend-resistant, suitable for mechanical parts.

Use Cases

Suitable Applications

  • • Functional prototypes
  • • Tools & jigs
  • • Durable parts
  • • Thin-walled structures
  • • Moving parts
  • • Cases & enclosures

Pros & Cons

Pros: High strength, easy to use, good finish
Cons: More expensive than standard PLA, requires temperature adjustment

Precautions

• Higher temperature settings required than standard PLA.

• Properties vary by brand, test prints recommended.

• Moisture sensitive, store in sealed container.

• Strong layer adhesion, be careful when removing supports.