{"product_id":"tough-pro-pla-fire-engine-red-1-75mm","title":"Tough Pro PLA+, Fire Engine Red, 1.75mm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eTough Pro PLA+ in Fire Engine Red is a next‑generation PLA+ filament designed for the parts that demand more than standard PLA+. Built in the United States from genuine NatureWorks 3D870 Ingeo PLA, this material combines the printability you expect from PLA with enhanced toughness and heat resistance to tackle real‑world applications. Why Tough Pro PLA+ stands out\n- 8.8x the impact toughness of standard PLA+ in controlled tests, giving you far better resilience for functional parts that endure drops, knocks, and flexing loads.\n- Heat resistance that rivals ABS, even before any post‑processing. For projects that see elevated temperatures, Tough Pro PLA+ delivers steadier performance.\n- A third‑generation engineered formulation designed to strike a balance between toughness, stiffness, and printability, making it suitable for robust prototypes and end‑use parts.\n- Eco‑conscious manufacturing: produced in the US from NatureWorks Ingeo PLA, a sustainably sourced bio‑plastic with a strong environmental profile. What you can create\n- Durable functional prototypes, tool housings, jigs, and lightweight mechanical components that benefit from higher impact resistance without sacrificing the printing ease associated with PLA+.\n- Projects that may experience thermal exposure or casual heat in daily use, where standard PLA+ would begin to soften or deform. Printing and post‑processing guidance\n- Printing temperature: 220–250°C.\n- Bed temperature: 0–60°C. Compatible with PEI, heated bare glass, blue painters tape, BuildTak, and WhamBam surfaces.\n- Recommended print speed: 60–250 mm\/s for reliable layer adhesion and surface finish.\n- Annealing for maximum heat resistance and toughness: post‑print annealing can further improve thermal performance and impact strength. Note that prints can shrink by about 1–2% during annealing and should be constrained to minimize warping. If full annealing isn’t practical, Tough Pro PLA+ still shows superior heat resistance compared with standard PLA+.\n- Common questions about heat resistance in hot environments (e.g., vehicles) are addressed by the material’s structure: parts tend to resist heat better than standard PLA+, with the potential for further gains through controlled annealing. Specifications at a glance\n- Diameter: 1.75 mm\n- Color: Fire Engine Red\n- Filament mass per spool: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)\n- Spool format: AMS‑compatible plastic spool; packaging designed for ease of use and storage\n- Filament tolerances: diameter tolerance ± 0.02 mm\n- Quality controls: multi‑axis laser measurement during production to monitor diameter and ovality in real time\n- Manufacturer and origin: 3D‑Fuel, manufactured in the United States Why choose Tough Pro PLA+ over competitors\n- Real‑world toughness and heat resistance claims are backed by tangible performance metrics and a design philosophy that prioritizes durability without sacrificing the smooth, reliable PLA print experience.\n- The combination of NatureWorks Ingeo PLA backing, precise diameter control, and US production offers a level of consistency and sustainability that’s especially valuable for labs, engineering teams, and makers who rely on repeatable results.\n- The integrated approach to annealing readiness gives you a practical path to higher‑temperature performance when your project timeline and constraints allow post‑processing. If you’re looking for a PLA+ filament that stands up to tougher use while maintaining easy printing, Tough Pro PLA+ in Fire Engine Red is engineered to deliver reliable, repeatable results from first layer to post‑processed part.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"3D-Fuel","offers":[{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Fire Engine Red","offer_id":45321413361743,"sku":"A3504","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 4kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Fire Engine Red","offer_id":45321413394511,"sku":"A3704","price":119.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/2406\/7407\/files\/pro-pla-fire-engine-red-175mm-458882.jpg?v=1779973268","url":"https:\/\/hobbytechsupply.com\/products\/tough-pro-pla-fire-engine-red-1-75mm","provider":"Hobby Tech Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}