PLA LW SmartMaterials3d Ivory White

SMARTFIL® PLA LW (Light Weight) is a technical filament designed to manufacture ultra-light parts without sacrificing print quality or mechanical resistance.
Thanks to its special formulation, the material expands during extrusion, achieving a weight reduction of up to 65% and optimizing material consumption.

Ideal for projects where lightness is essential —such as drones, mobile prototypes or large-format decorative pieces— this PLA offers a professional matte finish, excellent is compatible with most FDM printers.

Key benefits

• Weight reduction of up to 65 %.

• Lower material consumption per part.

• Surface finish matte and professional.

• Good mechanical resistance.

• Printable without warm bed.

• Ideal for large or moving parts.

Print Guide

• Nozzle: 220–250 °C

• Bed: 40–60 °C

• Speed: 30–50 mm/s

• Recommended flow: 60–80% of standard PLA .

• Technical note: The expansion is directly proportional to temperature.

  • Higher temperature → Lower flow to maintain dimensions and stability.

  • Lower temperature → Higher flow to compensate for less expansion.

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Step-by-step guide to printing SMARTFIL® PLA LW

1. Prepare the 3D file

   • designs with lightweight structures (honeycomb, thin walls) to maximize weight reduction.

   • If you are looking for maximum lightness, adjust the flow according to the desired expansion.

2. Configure the printer

   • Nozzle temperature: 220–250 °C (adjust according to speed and desired finish).

   • Bed temperature: 40–60 °C (can be printed without a heated bed, but improves adhesion).

   • Print speed: 30–50 mm/s for uniform expansion.

3. Adjust the flow rate

   • Reduces flow rate to 60–80% over standard PLA for maximum expansion and lower weight.

   • Important: the expansion is directly proportional to temperature.

     • Higher temperature → Lower flow to maintain part size and dimensional stability.

     • Lower temperature → Higher flow to compensate for less expansion.

   • Always perform a test piece to find the optimal balance.

4. Print & Monitor

   • Check the first layers to ensure good adhesion.

   • Limit the fan in the first layers to improve the bond between them.

5. Postprocessing (optional)

   • The matte finish often avoids sanding or painting.

   • If more strength is needed, increase the wall thickness or infill in the design.