PLA+

Beginner

Enhanced Polylactic Acid

An upgraded PLA with significantly better impact resistance and slightly higher heat tolerance. PLA+ prints just as easily as standard PLA but produces parts that are less brittle and more durable for functional use.

Nozzle Temp200–230°C
Bed Temp50–70°C
Print Speed40–80 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • Print 5-10°C hotter than standard PLA — PLA+ flows better at 210-215°C for most brands.
  • Reduce cooling fan to 80% for better layer adhesion while still maintaining overhang quality.
  • eSUN and Polymaker PLA+ are the most consistent brands — results vary widely between manufacturers.
  • PLA+ benefits from slower first layer speed (20 mm/s) more than standard PLA does.
  • For impact-resistant parts, use 3+ walls and 25%+ gyroid infill — PLA+ excels with thicker walls.

Use Cases

Functional brackets, clips, and mountsTool holders and workshop organizersPhone and tablet standsReplacement knobs, handles, and leversDrone frame prototypesSnap-fit enclosures

Compatible Printers

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C

Nylon (PA6)

240-280°C / 70-90°C

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C

Wood-fill PLA

180-220°C / 40-60°C

Metal-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Carbon Fiber PETG

230-260°C / 70-85°C

Resin

Resin (UV cure)

Flexible (TPE/TPC)

200-230°C / 30-50°C

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C

Matte PLA

195-225°C / 50-65°C

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C

PC-ABS

250-280°C / 100-115°C

PA6

240-270°C / 80-100°C

PA6-CF

255-280°C / 85-100°C

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C

Kevlar Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°C

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C

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