Our Tough Pro PLA+ is the best PLA filament for 3D printing your most demanding projects. When you're looking for a tough PLA with excellent temperature resistance that prints as smooth as butter, 3D-Fuel Tough Pro PLA+ is the material for you.
Manufactured in the US from genuine NatureWorks™ 3D870 Ingeo PLA, Tough Pro PLA+ offers a third-generation level of material engineering for 3D printing. Since it's a NatureWorks PLA material, it's a sustainably sourced bio-plastic with an incredible eco-profile.
Tough Pro PLA+ Boasts 8.8x The Impact Toughness Of PLA+
Test parts were 3D printed on a Bambu Lab X1C at 0.2mm layer height with no annealing. A 1kg standard weight was used for the drop test. The video plays at 12.5% of real-time speed.
Tough Pro PLA+ has higher impact strength than ABS and Standard PLA+ with a heat resistance that rivals that of ABS. That's even before any post-processing. It was designed with the high impact strength needed in industrial applications to meet the demand for ABS-level properties with the printability of PLA.
Heat Resistance Comparison
You can anneal your design after 3D printing for even better heat resistance and impact toughness. While annealing can cause a slight 1-2% shrink, Tough Pro PLA+ provides industry-leading stability in high-heat environments—like a hot car interior—even in its non-annealed state.
Technical Specifications
- Tough Pro PLA+ Print Profiles
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Recommended Printing Temp: 220-250°C
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Recommended Bed Temp: 0-60°C
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Compatible Surfaces: PEI, Glass, Painters Tape, BuildTak, WhamBam
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Recommended Print Speed: 60 – 250 mm/s
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Filament Quality:
All 3D-Fuel filament is manufactured in the United States. We maintain total control over the process to ensure consistent quality. Our +/- 0.02 mm diameter tolerance is monitored in real-time by a multi-axis laser measurement system to prevent jams and extrusion issues. Learn more about our quality standards.
Packaging & Compatibility:
A full 1kg (2.2lbs) of filament arrives on an AMS-compatible plastic spool, vacuum-sealed with a desiccant packet to ensure moisture-free printing right out of the box.
Verified Testing:
Our lab rigorously tests materials on leading brands including Bambu Lab, Raise3D, MakerBot, LulzBot, Prusa, and Creality to guarantee professional results.