K’s Lab: Exploring K+’s best-selling material — PLA M
Exploring the aesthetics and performance behind K+’s best-selling material — PLA M
From beginners new to 3D printing to experienced modelers and engineers, can gain deeper insights into Kexcelled materials and technologies from here.
PLA M: Master the Art of Invisible Layer Lines.
Unlike conventional 3D printing filaments, PLA M redefines surface appearance by making layer lines visually fade away. By eliminating the typical “plastic look,” even ordinary prints achieve a sculptural, refined texture.
Between Light and Shadow, Texture Speaks for Itself
The magic of PLA M lies in its matte-finish formulation.
By diffusing reflections and softening the visibility of inherent layer lines, PLA M creates the illusion of seamless surfaces — a visual trick performed through light and shadow.
A Broad Color Spectrum, Unlimited Design Freedom
Designed with creators in mind, PLA M brings together designer-favorite palettes — Macaron tones and Morandi shades.
Whatever color your design requires, PLA M delivers.
Easy to Print, Exceptionally Reliable
Whether you’re new to 3D printing or an advanced user, failed prints and filament tangling are common concerns.
With PLA M, these issues are largely eliminated.
Matte Texture Loved by Everyone
Its sculptural matte finish makes PLA M ideal for all kinds of creations.
The surface quality also simplifies post-processing and painting workflows.
Precision Diameter Control — Smooth Printing Guaranteed
Diameter tolerance is controlled within ±0.03 mm, meeting a high industry standard and ensuring stable printing performance.
THE K5™ PLA M has passed the following technical certifications:
ROHS China、CP65、TSCA、ROHS EU、ROHS UK、REACH-SVHC。
| Product's parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | Product Name | THE K5™ PLA M |
| Diameter | 1.75 ± 0.03 mm | |
| Net Weight | 1 kg | |
| Material Properties | Density | 1.4~1.45 g/cm³ |
| Heat distortion temperature | >58 °C | |
| Glass transition temperature | ~60°C | |
| Melt flow rate (MFR)¹ | 2~5g/10min | |
| Heat deflection temperature (HDT)² | 60°C | |
| Vicat softening temperature (VST)³ | 71°C | |
| Odor | Odorless | |
| Suggested Printing Parameters | Nozzle temperature | 200 ~ 240°C |
| Bed temperature | 35 ~ 55°C | |
| Active cooling fan | 50-100% | |
| Print speed | ≤ 400mm/s | |