Bambu Lab Bambu Lab Blue Silk PLA Filament - 1.75mm (1kg)
Bambu Lab Silk PLA transforms ordinary prints into eye-catching masterpieces with a smooth, silky finish that looks and feels premium. Designed for strength and reliability, it offers excellent resistance to breakage while maintaining effortless printability. This filament delivers stunning results with ease for beginners and professionals alike.
- Silk-like Finish with Ultra High Gloss
- Better Breakage Filament
- Ideal for Decorative Objects
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Bambu Lab Silk PLA
Luxury High-Gloss Filament
Bambu Lab PLA Silk delivers a stunning silk-like, ultra-high-gloss finish that elevates 3D prints with a premium, polished look—without sacrificing ease of use. Engineered with enhanced toughness and optimized for AMS printing, it offers superior durability and smooth, reliable performance for both creative and functional applications.
Key Features of the Bambu Lab Silk PLA Filament:
- Create smooth, shiny prints with a premium look
- Enhanced toughness with more resistance to breakage
- Optimized for reliable performance with Bambu Lab AMS
- Adjust gloss by tuning print temperature and speed
- Perfect for décor, art pieces, and character models
Silky Finish
Elevate standard prints into visually stunning pieces with a smooth, flawless appearance. The glossy, silk-like surface of this PLA filament adds depth and elegance, while maintaining ease and reliability.
- Silk-like appearance
- Long-lasting high gloss
- Ideal for decorations, artistic projects, and shiny prints
Achieve Maximum Shine
The glossiness of silk filament prints can be adjusted by tuning temperature and print speed. Higher nozzle temperatures and slower print speeds produce a shinier, smoother surface.
- Recommended Nozzle Settings: 230-240°C
- Recommended Outer Wall Speed: 30-60mm/s
Recommended Printing Settings
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 210 - 230°C |
| Bed Temperature (with Glue) | 35 - 45°C |
| Drying Settings before Printing | 55°C, 8 hrs |
| Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity | < 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Printing Speed | < 250 mm/s |
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.32 g/cm³ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 56°C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 53°C |
| Melting Temperature | 152°C |
| Melt Index | 20.5 ± 1.2 g/10 min |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 27 ± 4 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate | 3.5% ± 0.6% |
| Bending Modulus | 2370 ± 150 MPa |
| Bending Strength | 66 ± 4 MPa |
| Impact Strength | 24.5 ± 1.7 kJ/m² |
Printing Tips
- Drying filament at 55°C for 8 hrs before ensures consistent print quality. Find filament dryers here.
- Dry before use if the material absorbs moisture.
What's in the Box
1 Filament with Spool & Desiccant
1 Package