3DXTech PLA ECOMAX Tough

Filaments in this series

Tough PLA is a unique filament created to offer superior impact resistance, ductility, and lower gloss when compared to standard PLA.

DIAMETER

1.75 mm

SPOOL SIZE

750 g

DENSITY

1.22 g/cm³

LENGTH

256 m

NOZZLE

200–230 °C

BED

23–60 °C

FLOW RATIO

$/KG

$37.33

Drying: 65 °C for 4 h

Material properties · 53 fields

Inherited from PLA.

Printing requirements

NOZZLE TEMP

195-220 °C

BED TEMP BAND

Off, 40-60°C

PART COOLING

Max 100%

FIRST-LAYER FAN

Off

ENCLOSURE / CHAMBER

Ambient (20-35°C)

VOC / FUMES

Low

AIR MANAGEMENT

Open Window / Room Ventilation

Dilutes airborne contaminants but doesn't filter them.

FLOW RATIO

ADHESION AID

Optional (Brim)

DRY BEFORE PRINTING

Optional

ACTIVE DRYING DURING PRINT

Not needed

DRYING

40-50 °C for 4-6 h

Printing characteristics

PRINT ACCURACY

Excellentⓘ

WARPING

None

SHRINKAGE

0.2-0.6 %

BED ADHESION DIFFICULTY

Easyⓘ

POST-PRINT BED RELEASE

Easy

LAYER ADHESION

Goodⓘ

BRIDGING & OVERHANG

Excellentⓘ

STRINGING

Minimalⓘ

OOZING

Minimalⓘ

SPEED SENSITIVITY

Lowⓘ

RECOMMENDED MAX SPEED

200 mm/s

MOISTURE SENSITIVITY

Low

ODOR

Mild

DRAFT SENSITIVITY

Low

Material properties

DENSITY

1.24 g/cm³

STRENGTH

Medium · 50 MPa

STIFFNESS

High · 3.50 GPa

TOUGHNESS

Low · 3.0 kJ/m²

FLEXIBILITY

Rigid · 5% elong.

HEAT RESISTANCE

Low · 55 °C HDT

GLASS TRANSITION (TG)

60 °C

WATER ABSORPTION

Medium · 0.50% in 24h

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

Medium · 80 MPa

FLEXURAL STIFFNESS

High · 3.60 GPa

UV RESISTANCE

Poor

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Poor

WEAR RESISTANCE

Poor

WEATHER RESISTANCE

Poor

FLAME RESISTANCE

Poor

ELECTRICAL INSULATION

Good

CREEP RESISTANCE

Fair

FATIGUE RESISTANCE

Poor

HARDNESS

Hard 80-90D

BIODEGRADABILITY

Partial

FOOD-SAFE POTENTIAL

With proper processing

Post-processing

SANDABLE

Good

PAINTABLE

Good

VAPOR SMOOTHING

Limited (Ethyl acetate)

GLUE COMPATIBILITY

Good

MACHINABILITY

Good

ANNEALING

Possible

Series created Jul 7, 2026 · Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Specialties

Tough / Impact ResistantEngineered to resist breaking, cracking, or shattering under impact. Unlike standard PLA, which snaps, this flexes slightly before breaking. Ideal for parts that get dropped, bumped, or stressed.

MatteFlat, non-reflective surface that hides layer lines. Surface feels slightly rough or chalky.