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Tough PLA

UltiMaker Tough PLA is a technical PLA (polylactic acid) material with a toughness similar to ABS. It is ideal for printing functional prototypes and tooling at larger sizes – without fear of delamination or warping. Our Tough PLA offers the same safe and easy use as regular PLA.

Material properties

– Tough
– Impact resistant
– Aesthetical
– Strong
– High stiffness
– High hardness

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Tough PLA 3D printing applications

Create tough plastic parts

Tough PLA’s impact strength is closer to ABS than regular PLA. This means your 3D printed parts can be used for more functional applications, such as jigs, fixtures, and tools.

Optimized for large prints

When you need toughness in large models, Tough PLA is an easy-to-print and reliable material – ideal for S series 3D printers with bigger build volumes.

Achieve complex geometries

Designs with intricate curves, fine details, and overhangs can be easily printed with Tough PLA, especially when combined with Breakaway or water-soluble PVA support.

Tough PLA material properties

Mechanical properties

2797 ± 151 MPa (XY)
2797 ± 99 MPa (YZ)
2696 ± 180 MPa (Z)

45.3 ± 2.0 MPa (XY)
47.5 ± 0.5 MPa (YZ)
33.4 ± 0.5 MPa (Z)

27.5 ± 7.8 MPa (XY)
31.3 ± 4.4 MPa (YZ)
32.5 ± 0.8 MPa (Z)

Thermal properties

58.3 ± 0.7 °C

152 °C