Bambu Lab PLA Tough+ - Yellow, 1kg spool, side view

Yellow· Bambu Lab PLA Tough+

Bambu Lab· SKU: 12401
Tough / Impact Resistant
AMS compatible
Ease of use Very easy

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

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Bambu Lab PLA Tough+ Yellow Summary

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

Print characteristics

Layer adhesion GoodBed adhesion ModerateBridging & overhang ExcellentSpeed sensitivity ModerateWarping LowShrinkage 0.2-0.6 %Stringing LowOozing LowOdor 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

Drying

This material is fairly forgiving about moisture. When it needs drying, run it at 40-50 °C for 4-6 h.

Compatibility

AMS
Compatible
ENCLOSURE
Not Required
PART COOLING
Max
NOZZLE TEMP
220–250 °C
BED TEMP
35–65 °C

Color

A solid Yellow filament. It reads as a light, vivid yellow, close to gold.

Finishing

SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly

Common uses

🎨 Art & Cosplay Display modelsFigurines & statues
🏡 Home Drawer organizersPlanters
🎲 Gaming Board game insertsMiniatures

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.

Spool Specs

DENSITY
1.24 g/cm³
TOLERANCE
±0.03 mm
DIAMETER
1.75 mm
SPOOL SIZE
1000 g
LENGTH
335 m

Filament Print & Drying settings

Nozzle temp220–250 °C
Bed temp35–65 °C
Print speed< 300 mm/s
Flow ratio1
Drying40-50 °C for 4-6 h
Moisture sensitivityLow
EnclosureNot Required

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