{"product_id":"tough-pro-pla-metallic-gold-1-75mm","title":"Tough Pro PLA+, Metallic Gold, 1.75mm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Tough Pro PLA+ in Metallic Gold, a 1.75mm filament engineered for builders who demand more from PLA+—higher toughness, steadier temperature resistance, and flawless prints that look as good as they perform.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerformance you can feel in every part\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade in the United States from NatureWorks 3D870 Ingeo PLA, Tough Pro PLA+ combines the eco-friendly profile of PLA with engineered toughness. It delivers up to 8.8x the impact toughness of standard PLA+ on comparable test samples, and heat resistance that rivals ABS even before annealing. This means functional prototypes, jigs, and end-use parts can survive drops, knocks, and elevated temperatures with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGold finish and printability\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe metallic gold color adds a premium look to your prints—from consumer prototypes to decorative pieces—without sacrificing ease of printing. The filament diameter is tightly controlled at 1.75mm with a +\/- 0.02 mm tolerance, using a multi-axis laser system to monitor diameter and ovality in real time for consistent extrusion across the spool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eEasy to print, flexible post-processing\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting is straightforward on common bed surfaces (PEI, heated glass, BuildTak, blue painter's tape, WhamBam) at 220–250C with bed temperatures from 0–60C. Recommended print speed is 60–250 mm\/s, striking a balance between speed and surface finish. And if you’re chasing even higher heat resistance and impact toughness, annealing after printing can yield further gains. Keep in mind that parts can shrink 1–2% during annealing and should be tightly constrained to minimize warping, often requiring gypsum or salt flour jigs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eComprehensive documentation and packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach 1 kg spool (2.2 lbs) arrives on an AMS-compatible spool and is vacuum-sealed to preserve quality. The filament is produced in U.S. facilities with strict controls to ensure consistency across every spool. You can download SDS and TDS for full safety and technical details, and learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIdeal use cases\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional prototypes subject to impacts or moderate heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd-use parts in automotive, robotics, or industrial-grade fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay models where surface finish and color autonomy matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor: Metallic Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"3D-Fuel","offers":[{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Metallic Gold","offer_id":45321412902991,"sku":"A35MG","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 4kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Metallic Gold","offer_id":45321412935759,"sku":"A37MG","price":119.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/2406\/7407\/files\/pro-pla-metallic-gold-175mm-425462.jpg?v=1779973268","url":"https:\/\/hobbytechsupply.com\/products\/tough-pro-pla-metallic-gold-1-75mm","provider":"Hobby Tech Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}