Silk PLA
PLA Silk+ is an FDM material that optimizes the appearance gloss and printing performance based on PLA. It has silk luster, rich colors and good printability. It is suitable for appearance display, model figures, educational samples and light-load decorative parts.
High Strength
Cost Efficient
Surface Quality
Lead Time
3~5 days
Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)
Min. Order
1
Reference Unit Price Range
0.18 - 0.40
Advantages
- Surface Quality
Disadvantages
- Limited heat resistance
- Limited weather resistance
- Limited chemical resistance
- Limited toughness
- Limited wear resistance
Performance Snapshot
Material Characteristics at a Glance
Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.
Cost Efficient
AltoPuntuación de referencia: 4/5
Surface Quality
AltoPuntuación de referencia: 4/5
High Strength
AltoPuntuación de referencia: 4/5
Lightweight
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Moisture Resistance
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Dimensional Stability
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Rigidity
MedioPuntuación de referencia: 3/5
Heat Resistance
BajoPuntuación de referencia: 2/5
Weather Resistance
BajoPuntuación de referencia: 2/5
Surface Finish Options
Surface Finish Options
Available finish options for Silk PLA.
As Printed
Color
Multi Color
Accuracy
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)
Painting
Finish options
Glossy and matte paint finishes available
Best for
Añadir un color personalizado y una capa de pintura protectora a las piezas de PLA seda para prototipado rápido de bajo coste.
Note
Validar la adherencia de la pintura, los límites de enmascarado y la cobertura del recubrimiento en PLA seda antes de la producción, especialmente alrededor de las interfaces, los bordes y los detalles finos.
Silk Screening
Print method
Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces
Best for
Aplicar logotipos, etiquetas o gráficos funcionales en las zonas planas de las piezas de PLA seda utilizadas para prototipado rápido de bajo coste.
Note
Confirmar el área imprimible, la adherencia de la tinta y el registro gráfico en PLA seda antes de la producción.
Industries & Applications
Where Silk PLA Delivers
Industrial Manufacturing
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Prototype and fit-check components
Equipment
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Prototype equipment components
Education
- Low-cost rapid prototyping
- Appearance and display models
- Classroom demonstration models
Research & Development
- Low-cost rapid prototyping
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
Consumer Electronics
- Product enclosure prototypes
- Fit-check and assembly models
- Custom test fixtures
- Low-volume concept validation builds
Entertainment & Collectibles
- Low-cost rapid prototyping
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Art and cultural-creative models
Jewelry
- Appearance and display models
- Design concept models
- Pattern and master-model development
Fine Jewelry & Accessories
- Appearance and display models
- Fine accessory concept models
- Pattern and master-model development
Technical Specifications
Design Guidelines
Material Properties
Process & Dimensional Specs
Ready to Order?
Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for Silk PLA parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.
Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request
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