Light Change PLA
WHAT IS LIGHT CHANGE PLA?
Monocure Light Change PLA has the unique ability to change colour when exposed to Ultra Violet rays from the Sun or any UV light source. This prints exactly the same way as our other PLA filaments, we have just included an additive that will make your 3D printed parts change colour! The material comes on a heavy-duty plastic reel and vacuum-sealed to keep out any moisture.
PLA plastic or polylactic acid is a vegetable-based plastic material, which commonly uses cornstarch as a raw material. This material is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester and it is the primary natural raw material used in 3D printing. PLA is a fully biodegradable thermoplastic polymer consisting of renewable raw materials. Among all 3D printing materials, PLA is one of the most popular materials used for additive manufacturing.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Deflection Temperature Under Load (°C)
51.3 (Test Standard – ASTM D648-18)
Density (g/cm3)
1.24 (Test Standard – ASTM D792-13)
Tensile Strength (MPa)
46.9 (Test Standard – ISO 527-1:2012 / ISO 527-2:2012)
Nominal Tensile Strain at Break (%)
57 (Test Standard – ISO 527-1:2012 / ISO 527-2:2012)
Tensile Stress at Yield (MPa)
46.9 (Test Standard – ISO 527-1:2012 / ISO 527-2:2012)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
61.7 (Test Standard – ASTM D790-17)
Flexural Modulus (MPa)
2280 (Test Standard – ASTM D790-17)
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10min)
30.1 (Test Standard – ISO 1133-1:2011)
Notched Izod Impact (J/m)
108 (Test Standard – ASTM D256-10)
PRINTER SETTINGS
Spool Net Weight:
1kg
Diameter:
1.75mm ± 0.05mm
Print Temperature:
190-220°C
Print Speed:
50-110mm/s
APPLICATION & TIPS
For prints that have the unique ability to change colour when exposed to Ultra Violet rays from the Sun or any UV light source.
For best results, the thinner the layer, the slower you print, the higher quality you will get.
PLA filament is an easy-to-use material that will print perfectly with a standard type of nozzle.
For good adhesion to the print bed and easy removal, we recommend installing a WHAM BAM Flexible Build System on your FDM Printer.
