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
高来源评分：4/5
Surface Quality
高来源评分：4/5
High Strength
高来源评分：4/5
Lightweight
中来源评分：3/5
Moisture Resistance
中来源评分：3/5
Dimensional Stability
中来源评分：3/5
Rigidity
中来源评分：3/5
Heat Resistance
低来源评分：2/5
Weather Resistance
低来源评分：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
为低成本快速原型制作的丝绸PLA零件添加自定义颜色和保护漆层。
Note
生产前验证丝绸PLA上的漆膜附着力、遮蔽边界和涂层覆盖范围，特别是在界面、边缘和精细细节周围。
Silk Screening
Print method
Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces
Best for
将徽标、标签或功能性图形应用于用于低成本快速原型制作的丝绸PLA零件的平面区域。
Note
生产前确认丝绸PLA上的可打印区域、油墨附着力和图形套准。
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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