Notes
Silk PLA needs slightly lower temps to maintain the glossy sheen. Higher temps cause dullness. Print slightly slower than standard PLA.
Tips
Overhang performance is worse than standard PLA — increase fan. Watch for stringing: silk PLA strings more than regular PLA.
Details
Silk PLA needs slightly lower temps to maintain the glossy sheen. Higher temps cause dullness. Print slightly slower than standard PLA.
Temperatures
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle | 215 °C |
| Bed | 55 °C |
| First Layer Bed | 60 °C |
Speed
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Print Speed | 175 mm/s |
| First Layer Speed | 50 mm/s |
Cooling
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Fan Speed | 100 % |
Retraction
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 0.7 mm |
Quality
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer Height | 0.2 mm |
| Flow Rate | 98 % |
Tips
Overhang performance is worse than standard PLA — increase fan. Watch for stringing: silk PLA strings more than regular PLA.