Updated Jul 6, 2026Added Jun 25, 2026
3DXTech PLA Economy - Red Translucent, 750g spool, side view

Red Translucent· 3DXTech PLA Economy

3DXTech· SKU: PLA175RD3M
AMS compatible
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3DXTech PLA Economy Red Translucent Summary

This filament is beginner-friendly to print. Worth watching: it can be low on heat resistance.

Skill level Beginner

Beginner-friendly. Prints reliably at default settings on almost any printer.

Print characteristics

Layer adhesion GoodBed adhesion EasyBridging & overhang ExcellentSpeed sensitivity LowWarping NoneShrinkage 0.2-0.6 %Stringing MinimalOozing MinimalOdor Mild

Strengths

  • Solid strength for everyday parts
  • Stiff and rigid, resists flexing
  • Stays flat, very little warping
  • Prints clean with minimal stringing
  • Food-safe potential with the right setup

Things to watch

  • Softens in heat, not for hot cars or near heat sources
  • Degrades in sunlight, not ideal for long-term outdoor use
  • Can be brittle, may crack under sharp impact
  • Wears down under friction, not for high-wear parts

Color & finish

A solid Red Translucent filament. It reads as a light, vivid red. This filament has a translucent, light-diffusing look.

Finishing

SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly

Common uses

Decor & Cosplay Display modelsFigurines & statues
Home & Lifestyle Drawer organizersPlanters
Tabletop & Gaming Board game insertsMiniatures

Specialties

TranslucentFrosted glass effect. Light passes through, but objects on the other side look blurry. Great for lampshades, signs, and diffusers
BasicDefault finish with no special surface treatment; slight natural sheen. Prints with a slightly glossy surface and visible layer lines, and is the baseline against which all other finishes are compared.

Spool Specs

DENSITY
1.24 g/cm³
TOLERANCE
±0.03 mm
DIAMETER
1.75 mm
SPOOL SIZE
750 g
LENGTH
251 m

Filament Print & Drying settings

Nozzle temp190–220 °C
Bed temp23–60 °C
Flow ratio1
Drying45 °C for 4 h
Moisture sensitivityLow
EnclosureNot Required
Part coolingMax

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