Brands Tested
ProtoPasta
HTPLA Matte Fiber
Made with plant fibers, but reminiscent of Ceramic, Marble, or Limestone, White Matte Fiber HTPLA brings a superb finish to both artistic and technical parts with no special hardware required. Based on Proto-pasta HTPLA, this Matte Fiber version can be heat treated to retain more stiffness to higher temperatures. Dimensional stability is improved compared to HTPLA without fibers. The plant-based fibers improve the adhesion of glues and coatings. Performance is similar to Carbon Fiber HTPLA but the processing of Matte Fiber does NOT require a wear-resistant nozzle
Material Properties:
Base material: Heat treatable PLA with high temp resistance
Characteristics: low odor, non-toxic, renewaby sourced
Additives: Minimal color added
Density: approx. 1.14g/cc
HTPLA is a semi-crystalline grade of PLA optimized for heat-treating (typically between 95-110C) for higher temperature use.
Surface Quality
++++
Strength
++++
Ease of Use
++++
Settings
Speed
(mm/sec)
25-45
Fan
(%)
25-45
ExtruderTemp
(Deg C)
195°C-225°C
Bed Temp
(Deg C)
0-60°C
Retraction
(mm)
0.75
Additional Recommendations
Expect strings during print.
Keep at a consistent nozzle temp. for better color consistency throughout the print.