
Overview
Tough PLA (Polylactic Acid) is engineered for its high impact resistance and strength, similar to those of ABS, in combination with the stiffness of PLA. This material shows excellent results in layer adhesion and is the perfect match for tooling or manufacturing aids where a high impact is needed. Tough PLA is an easy to print material with a very good surface quality.
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Applications
- Manufacturing aids
- Manufacturing tools
- Functional prototyping
- End-use parts
- Alternative to ABS for large prints


Properties
- High impact and stiffness
- Easy to print
- Excellent surface quality
- Alternative to ABS
Datasheets:
Download safety and technical data sheetsTechnical information
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Ideal for manufacturing stiff parts
Tough PLA is 50% stiffer than ABS, and has the right balance of toughness and stiffness. -
A good balance between temperature resistance and toughness
Thanks to its toughness, Tough PLA becomes the ideal material for indestructible end-use parts, while counting on a lower heat resistance than PET-G.
How to print
Printer setting
Extruder temp.
190° C - 220° C
Bed temp.
45° C - 60° C
Cooling fan
100%
Speed
25 - 60mm/s
Min. layer height
0.15 - 0.4mm
For BCN3D Cura users:
Get a proper printing profile for Tough PLA using the ones integrated into the BCN3D Cura. Download the latest version of BCN3D Cura.
Bed adhesion:
To ensure good bed adhesion use Magigoo.
Recommendations:
Store it in an airtight container with desiccant.
Gallery
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Post-processing tooling
Tooling designed to make holes at 120º of separation in injected parts. After manufacturing the parts without the holes in order to simplify the molds and save costs, this tooling allows for easier post-processing of the final part. -
Customized tooling
Large-size tooling customized to fit a specific large aluminum profile. The tooling adapts to the machinery and fixes the metalic profile for more convenient post-processing. -
Positioning tooling
Tooling used in the BCN3D production line to ensure the correct positioning of the LEDs during the assembly process. The color is used as a visual code to determine whether it is for one product or another. -
Post-processing tooling
Tooling designed to make holes at 120º of separation in injected parts. After manufacturing the parts without the holes in order to simplify the molds and save costs, this tooling allows for easier post-processing of the final part. -
Positioning tooling
Tooling used in the BCN3D production line to ensure the correct positioning of the LEDs during the assembly process. -
Positioning tooling
Tooling used on the BCN3D production line to ensure correct positioning of the tacks to hold the flat cables.