PLA Aero
Bambu PLA Aero achieves low density and light weight by foaming at high temperatures during printing and creating small holes inside the prints. Its the perfect choice for light-weight and energy-saving prints, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aerodynamic models, and gliders.
Highlights
Specialized for 3D RC Planes Printing
Low Density and Light Weight
Tough with Good Impact Resistance
Matte Finish For Easy Coloring
Comes with Basic Reusable Spool
Diameter 1.75mm +/- 0.03mm
Low Density and Light Weight
Bambu PLA Aero has almost the same filament density as regular PLA, while the prints density is only 50% to 80%. * When printing models of the same volume, PLA Aero is about half the weight of PLA Basic.
Controllable Model Density
Achieve lower density of the prints by increasing printing temperature and lowering flow rate. * The average density of prints will vary with changes in parameters such as actual printing temperature, flow rate ratio, printing speed, model size, wall thickness and infill density.
| Parameter Setting | Average Density | |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Temperature | Increases ↗ | Decreases ↘ |
| Printing Speed | Increases ↗ | Stable or Increases ↗ |
| Flow Rate Ratio | Increases ↗ | Increases ↗ |
| Model Size | Increases ↗ | Decreases ↘ |
| Wall Thickness (Wall loops) | Increases ↗ | Increases ↗ |
| Infill Density | Increases ↗ | Increases ↗ |
The relationship between the maximum foaming rate, minimum print density, and printing temperature of PLA Aero. * Specimen Test: Nozzle Type: 0.4 mm; Printing Speed: 80 mm/s; Model size (L*W*H): 80*10*4 mm³ (the XY direction) The actual required flow rate ratio and final model density may vary with different models.
| Printing Temperature | Minimum Flow Rate Ratio | Maximum Volumetric Expansion Ratio | Maximum Foaming Rate | Minimum Prints Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 °C | ~ 0.95 | ~ 100% | ~ 0% | ~ 1.17 g/cm³ |
| 200 °C | 0.89 | 110% | 10% | 1.06 g/cm³ |
| 210 °C | 0.85 | 115% | 15% | 1.02 g/cm³ |
| 220 °C | 0.76 | 129% | 29% | 0.91 g/cm³ |
| 230 °C | 0.62 | 158% | 58% | 0.74 g/cm³ |
| 240 °C | 0.45 | 217% | 117% | 0.54 g/cm³ |
| 250 °C | 0.38 | 258% | 158% | 0.45 g/cm³ |
| 260 °C | 0.35 | 280% | 180% | 0.42 g/cm³ |
| 270 °C | 0.37 | 265% | 165% | 0.44 g/cm³ |
Tough with Good Impact Resistance
Compared to pre-foaming Wood PLA, Bambu PLA Aero and its prints are tougher and more resistant to impact, collision, and falling.
Matte Finish For Easy Coloring
Bambu PLA Aero provides an easy-to-color matte surface texture with better dyeing results as compared to PLA Basic.
Parameters Comparison
| PLA Aero | PLA Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Temperature | 220 - 260 ℃ | 190 - 230 ℃ |
| Printing Speed | < 180 mm/s | < 300 mm/s |
| Flow Rate Ratio | 0.5 - 0.8 | 0.96 - 1 |
| Filament Density | 1.21 g/cm³ | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Foaming Rate | 0 - 120% | / |
| Prints Density | 0.55 - 1.05 g/cm³ | 1.21 g/cm³ |
RFID for Intelligent Printing
All printing parameters are embedded in RFID, which can be read through our AMS (Automatic Material System).
