MakerBot PLA Filament is the best, most consistent, and most tested filament for theMakerBot® Replicator® 2 Desktop 3D Printer.MakerBot PLA Filament is a bioplastic derived from corn. It’s guaranteed to have no heavy metals phthalates, or BPA.
Each filament color is comprehensively quality tested at both 100-micron and 200-micron layer resolutions on the MakerBot Replicator 2 to verify it will perform everyfeature that MakerBot® MakerWare™ software offers and reliably slice and print every type of 3D model.
If you’re new to 3D printing, MakerBot PLA Filament is a good material to start withbecause it’s easy to use and performs well on most prints. MakerBot PLA Filamentadheres well to acrylic and to blue painter’s tape. Prints with a large bottom layermay have a tendency to curl. To prevent curling, use rafts.
Technical Specifications
Temperatures
Dimensions & Weights
Glass Temp
105° C (221° F)
Melting Temp Amorphous, no 'true' melting point
Nozzle Temp 230° C (446° F)
Spool Diameter 8 in Spool Width
3 in Spool Hub Hole 2 in Diameter 1.75 MM Shipping Weight
1.36 KG (3 LB) Net Weight 1 KG (2.2 LB)