FlashForge PLA Transparent Red

BrandFlashForge
MaterialPLA
Diameter1.75
Lengthunspecified
Weight0.25 kg
Spool180×52 mm, center hole 52,8 mm dia
Recommended nozzle temperature190–220 °C
Recommended bed temperatureunspecified

This roll of filament was included with my FlashForge Adventurer 3 upon purchase.

Temperature tower test

We start the test with a temperature tower from Thingiverse. Bed temperature set at 50°C which is the standard setting for PLA on FlashPrint with FlashForge Adventurer 3. Printing is done using the standard 0.4 nozzle.

Temperature tower. Printing failed at 180°C.

Bridging

Bridging issues at low temperatures.

Lowering the temperature, bridging problems start to appear already at 190°C, becomes a problem at 185°C and then the print fails at 180°C.

Stringing

Some stringing occurs at all temperatures, but significantly less the higher temperature you use.

Small detail

As you rise the nozzle temperature 3D printers usually has to struggle with small details. In this case though I say it is OK all the way, but looks best in the 190–200°C range.

Overhang

Overhang looks good on all temperatures, except on 190°C and 225°C where curling artifacts are more visible on the steeper grades, though not severe. The other temperatures are quite equal, and I can’t really declare a winner.

Strength

While I didn’t do any deeper tests, the 185°–195°C floors all broke when I accidentally dropped the temperature tower on the floor.

Filament swatch

The filament swatch with box to store them in can be downloaded from PrusaPrinters. Printed using the standard 0.4 nozzle.

The filament swatch was printed at 210°C with 0.2 mm resolution.

Verdict

As all floors up to 195° broke when I dropped the temperature tower on the floor I would print in the range of 200°–210° depending on what is being printed.

A nice transparent filament which is hard to do justice in photos.

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