CosPLA

PolyLite™ CosPLA is a special PLA formula designed for cosplay props application. It has been enhanced for ease of sanding, durability and paint-ability. Both version of the formula feature more durability and ease of sanding compare to regular PLA, additionally: Version A displays an even easier sand-ability and paint-ability. Version B displays an even higher durability.

WARNING: It is important to wear proper PPE while sanding printed parts.

Parameter
Nozzle temperature	190 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment	PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature	25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan	ON
Printing speed	50 - 300 (mm/s)
Retraction distance	1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed	20 - 40 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber	No Needed
Recommended support material	PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
Drying setting	55˚C for 6h

Print Tips

This material can print on any printer without any special requirements.

• Print slower than standard PLA. Recommended top Max Volumetric Speed of 15mm^3/s

• When printing at 15mm^3/s - increase printing temperature to 220-230˚C.

• Keep fan speed on at full blast for best surface quality. Reduce if noticing any layer adhesion issues.

FAQ

What is the difference between Version A and Version B?

After a couple of formula iteration, we developed a PolyLite™ CosPLA which was able to outperform the durability of regular PLA while being much easier to sand and paint. However we found a way to improve the sand-ability even more and another way to almost double the toughness of the material. Unfortunately we could not implement both technology at the same time, therefore we decided to go ahead and release two version: Version A with the first technology improvement to enhance the sand-ability even more. Version B with the second technology improvement to enhance the durability even more. It is important to note that BOTH displays better durability and sand-ability than regular PLA while being easier to paint.

What is the heat resistance of PolyLite™ CosPLA?

During our market research we found 4 needs for cosplay applications: (sorted by priority) - Sand-ability - Durability - Paint-ability - Heat resistance

Although PolyLite™ CosPLA solves the 3 most important needs, it keeps the same temperature resistance as regular PLA (~60˚C). We have different formula which do increase the heat resistance but significantly compromise on the ease of printing. (which is often the case for 3D printing material: ease of printing and heat resistance are the 2 main properties which we all want in the same material but is the most challenging to develop). As a result, as we already formulated a very high quality ABS with great printability and dimensional stability, we would like to suggest our PolyLite™ ABS for cosplay application requiring high heat resistance. (it also displays durability and sand-ability). As an alternative we can also recommend PolyLite™ ASA which displays the same feature as PolyLite™ ABS with an additional resistance to weather.

Will the spools work in an AMS?

Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.

Is this material food safe?

Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.

Do you sell refills?

We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time

Is this material recyclable?

Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling PLA at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle PLA at this time.

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