Panchroma™ Translucent PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament

Panchroma™ Translucent PLA is specially formulated to produce striking translucent visual effects, allowing light to pass through printed parts and create a unique glowing appearance. The material is particularly effective when printed with single walls or thin wall structures.

Like other Panchroma™ materials, Translucent PLA is designed for excellent printability on standard desktop FDM/FFF 3D printers. It can be printed using typical PLA settings without requiring an enclosure or specialized hardware.

For the best translucent appearance, use thin walls and carefully controlled infill. Wall thickness and internal structure will remain visible, allowing you to intentionally control how much light passes through the finished part.

Key Benefits

• Distinctive translucent appearance
• Excellent light-diffusing properties
• Ideal for single-wall and thin-wall prints
• Vibrant translucent colors
• Easy to print using standard PLA settings
• Compatible with standard desktop FDM/FFF printers
• Printing speeds up to 200 mm/s
• No enclosure required
• Excellent choice for artistic and decorative projects
• Available in multiple translucent colors

Typical Applications

• Lampshades and light-diffusing parts
• Decorative models
• Artistic sculptures
• Translucent figurines and displays
• Single-wall prints
• Thin-walled models
• Creative lighting projects
• Decorative containers
• Architectural models
• HueForge and color-blending projects

Panchroma™ Translucent PLA is an excellent choice for creating visually striking prints where translucency, color, and light transmission are more important than traditional opaque PLA performance.

Specifications

Material: PLA-based Filament

Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

Net Weight: 1kg

Density: 1.17 g/cm³

Finish: Translucent / Semi-Transparent

Colors: 13 colors

Enclosure: Not required

Nozzle: 0.4mm or larger recommended

Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength XY: 52.3 MPa
• Tensile Strength Z: 40.5 MPa
• Young's Modulus XY: 3427 MPa
• Notched Charpy Impact: 3.3 kJ/m²

Thermal Properties

• Vicat Softening Temperature: 63°C

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 190–230°C
• Bed Temperature: 25–60°C
• Print Speed: Up to 200 mm/s
• Cooling Fan: ON
• Direct Drive Retraction: 1mm at 20mm/s
• Indirect Drive Retraction: 3mm at 40mm/s
• Drying: 55°C for 6 hours if the material has absorbed moisture
• Enclosure: Not required
• Use a 0.4mm or larger nozzle
• Use thin walls when maximum translucency is desired
• Control infill carefully, as internal structures remain visible through the material
• Use full cooling for the best surface quality
• Use glue when needed on PC or textured PEI build surfaces

Additional Information

• Designed specifically for translucent visual effects
• Best results are achieved with single-wall or thin-walled prints
• Wall thickness affects the amount of light transmitted through the print
• Internal infill and structures remain visible through translucent sections
• Compatible with other Panchroma™ effects for creative color combinations
• Suitable for Full Spectrum and HueForge-style color blending applications
• Prints well on standard desktop FDM/FFF 3D printers

Note: Material shipment times are subject to Polymaker warehouse stock and production times.