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Polymaker PolyTerra Matte Marble PLA 1kg 1.75mm Filament
Polymaker PolyTerra Matte Marble PLA 1kg 1.75mm Filament
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PolyTerra™ Marble PLA is a special effect matte PLA filament sourced naturally and for every spool produced a tree is planted.
- Eco-friendly Polymaker PLA formula
- Smooth marble-like surface finish.
- Optimised for easier support removal.
- Excellent printer compatibility.
- Easier to sand and less brittle / more ductile compared to regular PLA.
- Consistent colour and tolerance (1.75mm diameter +/- 0.03mm)
PolyTerra™ Marble PLA is a 3D printing filament that mimics the texture of marble and creates a unique slim effect on 3D prints, providing ease of use, good printing quality and reliability. It is a sustainable product sourced naturally and for every spool produced a tree is planted to give back to the earth.
Features
- Matte Marble Finish - PolyTerra™ Marble PLA combines the incredible matte surface finish of PolyTerra™ PLA with speckles of black mineral to produce a unique stone effect. This special effect filament is the perfect choice for artistic creation, figure, statue and architectural printing, designed to mimic the appearance of marble.
- Optimized for Support - Polymaker have engineered PolyTerra™ Marble PLA with excellent support removal properties, enabling users to more easily break away support or rafts from the surface of their prints.
- Improved Ductility - Like PolyTerra™ PLA, the FBC formula of PolyTerra™ Marble PLA delivers improved ductility which is less brittle (Charpy Impact) in X-Y axis than standard PLA formulations.
- Bioplastic PLA Formula - PolyTerra™ PLA is a newly developed PLA material from Polymaker called Fully Bio Compound (FBC). It is a compound of high quality Ingeo PLA and compounded with naturally occurring elements. PLA is biodegradable under industrial composting conditions however the degradation rate is very slow in ambient temperatures. Polymakers FBC formula contains less PLA plastic to degrade making PolyTerra™ Marble PLA a more environmental friendly material.
- Eco-sustainable Packaging – Polymaker are commitment to helping combat plastic waste, as such PolyTerra™ Marble PLA comes on a fully recycled cardboard spool with recycled labels and box. Furthermore, Polymaker will plant one tree in Australia through the ONETREEPLANTED association for every locally sold spool of PolyTerra™ Marble PLA.
- Compatibility In Mind - PolyTerra™ Marble PLA is compatible with a wide range of 3D printers. PolyTerra™ Marble PLA works well on most printing surface with a thin layer of glue stick applied, no heated bed is required but can sometimes be used at 40 - 50°C for better results (maximum 60°C).
- Uncompromised Quality - PolyTerra™ Marble PLA filament is made with the highest quality ingredients including Ingeo® from Natureworks; a high quality PLA material produced from rapidly renewable plant resources in the US. Combining Polymakers innovative R&D technologies, compounding and extrusion systems with Natureworks Ingeo® resins produces a reliable 3D printing filament to print beautiful and accurate models.
Printing Settings
| Nozzle Temperature |
190°C - 230°C Compatible with 0.4mm but a 0.6mm nozzle is recommended to avoid the statistical possibility of a clog. |
|---|---|
| Build Plate Temperature | 25°C - 60°C* *You may find lower bed temperatures (i.e 45°C) work better with PolyTerra™ Marble PLA in comparison to higher temperatures. |
| Build Surface Material | Works well with most common build surfaces. |
| Build Surface Treatment | Typically none required. Some surfaces such as glass work best with PVA glue stick. |
| Cooling Fan | ON |
| Printing Speed | 30 mm/s - 70 mm/s |
| Retraction | The ideal retraction settings vary from printer to printer. If you find the retraction settings are causing gaps in your part, the following settings may help. Direct Drive: Retraction distance of 0.5 - 1mm with retraction speed of 20mm/s Bowden: Retraction distance of 2 - 3mm with retraction speed of 20 - 40mm/s |
| Recommended Support Material | Single Extrusion: Self Support Dual Extrusion: PolyDissolve™ S1 or PolySupport™ |
The above are printing recommendations based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Smaller nozzle sizes are not recommended with marble filaments. Marble PLA is compatible with 0.4mm but a 0.6mm nozzle is recommended to avoid the statistical possibility of a clog. Please note ideal printing conditions may vary depending on your 3D printer setup. For high speed 3D printers, make sure to increase your extrusion temperature in order to use higher printing speeds.
Like other marble PLA filaments, when used extensively the black specs in PolyTerra™ Marble PLA can be abrasive to brass nozzles. If you notice faster nozzle wear, we recommend using a nozzle with better wear resistant properties or swapping brass nozzles more regularly.
To produce flatter more dimensionally accurate parts, PolyTerra™ Marble PLA may work best on your printer with lower bed temperatures (i.e 45 - 50°C) compared to higher temperatures (i.e 55 - 60°C +) .
For other tips printing PolyTerra™ Marble PLA, click to read our starters guide to 3d printing most filament types or contact us!
Specification
| Net Weight | 1kg |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Marble PLA (Based on Polymakers FBC formula) |
| Density | 1.31 g/cm3 |
Compatibility
PolyTerra™ Marble PLA has been engineered with compatibility in mind to print excellently on a wide range of 3D printers.
Like other marble PLA filaments, when used extensively the black specs in PolyTerra™ Marble PLA can be abrasive to brass nozzles. If you notice faster nozzle wear, we recommend using a nozzle with better wear resistant properties or swapping brass nozzles more regularly.
Of course with thousands of unique 3d printer models on the market, we can't guarantee each filament type will work with every 3D printer. Slicer experience and setting adjustment is always required to get the most out of a material. Before jumping into an ambitious project we always recommend printing some known calibration tests to build or make adjustments to the filament profile.
Technical Data
All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions: Nozzle Temperature = 200˚C, build plate temperature = 60˚C, infil = 100%, cooling fan = ON
All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24h prior to testing.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| Value | Testing Method | |
| Glass Transition | 60.6°C | DSC, 10°C/min |
| Heat Deflection Temperature |
0.45 Mpa - 57.8°C HDT Curve |
ISO 75 0.45MPa |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 62.7°C | ISO 306, GB/T 1633 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Value | Testing Method | |
| Youngs Modulus (X-Y) |
1882 ± 141 MPa | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 |
| Tensile Strength (X-Y) |
20.9 ± 2.0 MPa | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 |
| Bending Strength (X-Y) |
39.6 ± 1.1 MPa | ISO 178, GB/T 9341 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (X-Y) |
5.7 ± 0.4 kJ/m2 | ISO 179, GB/T 9343 |
We have full MDS and technical data sheets for PolyTerra™ PLA and all other Polymaker products. Contact us to enquire!
The typical values presented in Polymakers data sheet are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. Due to the nature of 3D printing they should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes.
STORAGE & DRYING
All plastics are hygroscopic meaning they absorb moisture from the air which can affect printing quality and strength of printed parts. How quickly this absorption occurs depends on the material and your environment. Polymakers PolyTerra™ PLA filaments are dried and packaged in a vacuum sealed bag with desiccant to ensure the best printing quality. When not in use PolyTerra™ PLA should be stored away from sunlight and sealed in the packaged resealable bag.
Although filaments can be dried, drying will speed up the aging process of the plastic making it more brittle over time. Preventing the filament from absorbing moisture in the first place is the best solution to keep your filament working to its maximum potential. For long term storage we highly recommend storing in a sealed container with dry desiccant that reduces the relative humidity to 10-20% RH.
In-house we manage our filaments with Polymakers PolyDryer™ which keep offers best-in-class sealing to protect filaments from absorbing moisture
If you hear popping sounds and notice that the surface quality of your print is uneven or the colour is not consistent, this is a likely indicator that the filament has absorbed too much moisture. Spools of PolyTerra™ PLA can be dried with Polymaker PolyDryer™ using power level 1. Alternatively if you have a convection oven that is accurate at low temperatures, users can dry filament in a preheated convection oven at 55˚C for up to 6 hours. Results may vary depending on the accuracy of your oven so please be conservative. For more information about filament drying please read our user guide.
FAQ
Q: How does the surface finish of PolyTerra™ Marble PLA compare to other Marble PLA materials?
A: Many marble and stone PLA filaments on the market are manufactured with a semi-gloss PLA filament. The base filament; PolyTerra™ PLA is a matte PLA filament which offers some unique benefits. The matte surface finish of PolyTerra™ PLA filaments can effectively hide the layers in the 3D print and help mimic the chalky stone aesthetic.
Q: What is the best bed temperature to use?
Compared to regular PLA filaments, we find in most cases PolyTerra™ Marble PLA works best with slightly lower bed temperatures around 40 - 50˚C. Higher temperatures can soften the filament and increase the chance of warping.
Q: What support materials can I use with this product?
A: PolyTerra™ Marble PLA features improved support removal properties compared to standard PLA and PLA+. If your printer is capable of multi-material printing, Polymaker’s PolyDissolve™ S1 or PolySupport™ filament are fantastic support filaments for PolyTerra™ Marble PLA.
Q: Should I rewind this filament if I want to use it with a different spool?
A: We strongly advise against tampering with the product by rewinding. See our article for full details about the risks. All Polymaker filaments are wound with tension but without strain. Rewinding completely rearranges the curvature of the winding and this strain over time can cause most plastics to catastrophically break. If for some reason your printer is locked into fitting less than standard sized spools, there may be safe printable adaptors or external mounting solutions available.
Don't know where to start? Or which filament will suit your application? We have a broad range of support options including telephone support. Contact us today!
| Filament | |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool Weight | 1kg |
PolyTerra™ Marble PLA is a special effect material engineered to models with a unique stone effect. Marble PLA materials offer similar printer compatibility as PLA but if used extensively they may require additional considerations (see Specifications & FAQ tab).
This PolyTerra™ Marble PLA filament has been used to print a wide range of fun and exciting projects including:
- Stone-like statues and figurines.
- Gifts for kids.
- Homewares.
- Custom trophies.
PolyTerra™ Marble PLA is based on the same FBC formula as PolyTerra™ PLA and as such displays similar physical properties. Compared to regular PLA materials, PolyTerra™ Marble PLA is softer, less brittle and more ductile. Ductility describes how a material breaks, if you flex the filament in your hands a ductile material is more likely to bend gradually than a sudden snap. Although PolyTerra™ Marble PLA isn't intended as a high strength material, its ductility can offer advantages for quite a few end-use applications.
Like PolyTerra™ PLA, PolyTerra™ Marble PLA exhibits excellent support removal properties, enabling users to more easily break away support or rafts from the surface of their prints. This easy break away of supports correlates with lower inter-layer strength in the z-axis, so additional care is required for thin or delicate features which have been printed vertically.
Materials
Materials
PLA - This solid filament is used to make models that are a refined representation with rigid properties.
TPU - This flexible filament holds the shape of the model and can with stand being twisted and squashed to survive the field environment.
Shipping
Shipping
Free standard shipping and Express for free orders over $250 calculated at the checkout.
All items are shipped from Townsville, QLD.
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Care Instructions
Care Instructions
PLA
Temperature:
Keep it cool! PLA starts to soften at around 60°C (140°F), so avoid placing it near heat sources or leaving it in hot cars.
Sunlight:
Prolonged direct sunlight can cause fading and potential deformation. Try to keep it out of long sun exposures.
Cleaning:
Gently wash with warm water and a bit of mild soap using a soft cloth. No harsh scrubbing, please!
Handling:
Handle with care—avoid excessive bending or dropping it, as PLA is rigid and can crack or break.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place to maintain its shape and longevity.
TPU
Temperature:
TPU is built to be flexible, but still avoid extreme or prolonged heat. It’s more resilient than PLA, but unnecessary heat can still degrade it over time.
Sunlight:
Try not to leave TPU items in direct sunlight for too long, as UV rays can fade the colors and slowly affect the material quality.
Cleaning:
Just like PLA, a quick clean with warm water and mild soap works great. Use a soft cloth and don’t be too rough.
Handling:
Enjoy its flexibility! However, even though TPU can bend, continuous stretching or heavy impacts might wear it out faster.
Storage:
Keep it in a cool, dry spot away from harsh elements to maintain its flexibility and appearance.
