3D Printing · FDM

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

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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

高い

評価スコア:4/5

Surface Quality

高い

評価スコア:4/5

High Strength

高い

評価スコア:4/5

Lightweight

評価スコア:3/5

Moisture Resistance

評価スコア:3/5

Dimensional Stability

評価スコア:3/5

Rigidity

評価スコア:3/5

Heat Resistance

低い

評価スコア:2/5

Weather Resistance

低い

評価スコア:2/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for Silk PLA.

As Printed
標準対応

As Printed

Color

Multi Color

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)

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対応可能

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

低コスト迅速プロトタイピング向けのシルクPLA部品に、カスタムカラーと保護塗料層を追加します。

Note

生産前にシルクPLAの塗料密着性、マスキング境界、およびコーティングの被覆範囲を確認してください。特に界面、エッジ、細部の周辺では注意が必要です。

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対応可能

Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

低コスト迅速プロトタイピングに使用されるシルクPLA部品の平面領域に、ロゴ、ラベル、または機能的グラフィックを適用します。

Note

生産前にシルクPLA上の印刷可能領域、インク密着性、およびグラフィックの位置合わせを確認してください。

Industries & Applications

Where Silk PLA Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Prototype and fit-check components
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Prototype equipment components
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Education

  • Low-cost rapid prototyping
  • Appearance and display models
  • Classroom demonstration models
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Research & Development

  • Low-cost rapid prototyping
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
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Consumer Electronics

  • Product enclosure prototypes
  • Fit-check and assembly models
  • Custom test fixtures
  • Low-volume concept validation builds
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Entertainment & Collectibles

  • Low-cost rapid prototyping
  • Appearance and display models
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Art and cultural-creative models
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Jewelry

  • Appearance and display models
  • Design concept models
  • Pattern and master-model development
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Fine Jewelry & Accessories

  • Appearance and display models
  • Fine accessory concept models
  • Pattern and master-model development

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption
0.4%
Tensile Strength
XY: 33±4 Z: 25±4 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 2130±210 Z: 1850±140 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 2.8±0.6 Z: 1.5±0.2%
Flexural Strength
XY: 75±4 Z: 30±5 MPa
Flexural Modulus
XY: 2460±150 Z: 2150±160 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
60 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
56 °C
Notched Impact Strength
XY: 10.3±0.5 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

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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