More Information about our Filament
In this Section:- Conversion Table - Convert Metres into Kg into Pounds
- Temperature Notes
- PLA Filament Specs
- ABS Filament Specs
| Conversion Table - Kilograms and Pounds to Meters | |||
| Kg | lb | Metres of 1.75mm ABS | Metres of 3mm ABS |
| 0.454 (454g) | 1 | 154m | 59.4m |
| 0.5 (500g) | 1.102 | 170m | 65m |
| 1 | 2.204 | 340m | 131m |
| 2.267 | 5 | 770m | 296m |
| 2.5 | 5.512 | 850m | 327m |
| 6.5 | 14.330 | 2210m | 850m |
| Kg | lb | Metres of 1.75mm PLA | Metres of 3mm PLA |
| 0.454 (454g) | 1 | 149m | 51.8m |
| 1 | 2.204 | 328m | 114m |
| 2.267 | 5 | 743.8m | 258.5m |
| 2.5 | 5.512 | 820m | 285m |
| Please note that these figures are approximate only and based on supplier data. While we try to be accurate, we cannot take responsability for their accuracy. | |||
| Notes about Temperature | |||
| The problem with specifying a melting temperature is that each machine is different. Thermistors are the most common temperature sensors in Reprap based printers. Their absolute temperature is not very accurate, but it is consistant in itself - so a filament that works at 180°C will always work at that temperature, even though it may actually be running at 195°C. We have some non-contact infrared thermometers coming which can give a measurement to ±2% | |||
| PLA Filament Specs Suggested temperature range 210-230°C, start at 215 (see Temperature Notes). | |||
| Parameter | Unit | Result | |
| density | g/cm³, 21.5°C | 1.25 | |
| Melt Flow Index | g /10 min, 190°C/2.16kg | 5 | |
| Melt Point | °C | 200 | |
| Heat-Deflection-Temperature | °C, 0.455MPa | 50 | |
| Yield Strength | Mpa, Tensile Speed 5mm/min | 45 | |
| Impact Strengh | KJ/m² | 5 | |
| Tensile break | % | 20% | |
| Accuracy | - | A: 2.90±0.1mm B:1.65-1.75mm | |
| ABS Filament Specs Suggested temperature range 210-230°C, start at 215 (see Temperature Notes). | |||
| Parameter | Unit | Result | |
| density | g/cm³, 21.5°C | 1.01 | |
| Melt Flow Index | g /10 min, 230°C/2.16kg | 5 | |
| Melt Point | °C | 230 | |
| Heat-Deflection-Temperature | °C, 0.455MPa | 85 | |
| Yield Strength | Mpa, Tensile Speed 5mm/min | 45 | |
| Impact Strengh | KJ/m² | 16 | |
| Tensile break | % | 30% | |
| Accuracy | - | A: 2.90±0.1mm B:1.65-1.75mm | |