{"id":164924,"date":"2022-06-20T11:04:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T03:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&p=164924"},"modified":"2022-08-12T10:36:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T02:36:26","slug":"the-best-3d-printing-temperatures-for-pla-tpu-more","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/the-best-3d-printing-temperatures-for-pla-tpu-more","title":{"rendered":"The Best 3D Printing Temperatures for PLA, TPU, & More"},"content":{"rendered":"
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3D printer temperature is an essential setting for success. Read on for the best 3D printer temperatures for PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, and TPU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite the fact that nearly every filament\u00a0currently in use is a thermoplastic, each has its own temperature requirements.\u00a0That\u2019s because\u00a0individual filaments\u00a0are\u00a0chemically very different<\/a>\u00a0from one another. Some, like PLA, are\u00a0made from starches<\/a>, while others, such as ABS, have oil bases.<\/p>\n

The chemical makeup of a thermoplastic directly influences its glass transition temperature \u2013 the temperature at which the filament turns from brittle filament into a rubbery substance that can be extruded. This temperature needs to be reached for proper printing, and since each plastic has a different glass-transition temperature, every filament needs to be printed at a different temperature.<\/p>\n

In addition to defining the extrusion temperature, some filaments require a specific heated bed temperature. When certain filaments cool, they shrink and warp. A heated bed allows these plastics to cool slower when extruded so that\u00a0warping is minimized<\/a>. A heated bed also provides added adhesion, ensuring that the first layer sticks well and the\u00a0part\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0released from the bed during printing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to get these temperatures right, as it can be the difference between a failed print and a perfect one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Best 3D Printer Filament: The Types in 2022<\/a><\/div>\n
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PLA filament spools come in many different colors (Source: DigitMakers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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PLA<\/a>\u00a0is the most popular filament today, and one of the reasons for its popularity is its leniency\u00a0with printing conditions.<\/p>\n

PLA prints best at around 210 \u00b0C, but it\u2019s very versatile and can work well anywhere from 180 to 230 \u00b0C.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t require a heated bed, but if your printer does have one, set it to somewhere between 20 and 60 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n

When printing with PLA, be sure to keep cooling fans on. PLA produces the best results with proper cooling.\u00a0Overall, PLA is very easy to print and doesn\u2019t require much to be successful.<\/p>\n