UltiMaker Tough PLA for S series: Create durable parts & tooling

Tough PLA for S series

UltiMaker Tough PLA for S series 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.

Available colors

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Tough PLA material properties

Print Core
AA

Hardness
80 Shore D

Impact strength
9 kJ/m²

Thermal resistance
58 °C

Spool weight
750 g

Filament diameter
2.85 mm

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.

Additional UltiMaker S series materials

A proven selection of polymers to help you address a wide range of use cases.

Tough PLA

Print Core

AA

Hardness

80 Shore D

Thermal resistance

58 °C

Impact
strength

9 kJ/m²

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PLA

Print Core

AA

Hardness

84 Shore D

Thermal resistance

59 °C

Impact
strength

4 kJ/m²

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PETG

Print core

AA

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal resistance

76 °C

Impact
strength

8 kJ/m²

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ABS

Print Core

AA

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal resistance

87 °C

Impact
strength

14 kJ/m²

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CPE

Print Core

AA

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal resistance

77°C

Impact
strength

6 kJ/m²

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CPE+

Print Core

AA

Hardness

77 Shore D

Thermal resistance

100 °C

Impact
strength

37 kJ/m²

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Nylon

Print Core

AA

Hardness

81 Shore D

Thermal resistance

89 °C

Impact
strength

14 kJ/m²

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PC

Print Core

AA

Hardness

81 Shore D

Thermal resistance

111 °C

Impact
strength

12 kJ/m²

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TPU 95A

Print Core

AA

Hardness

48 Shore D

Thermal resistance

116 °C

Impact
strength

24 kJ/m²

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PP

Print Core

AA

Hardness

42 Shore D

Thermal resistance

99°C

Impact
strength

49 kJ/m²

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PET CF

Print Core

CC

Hardness

76 Shore D

Thermal

102 MPA

Impact
strength

8.6 kJ/m²MPA

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Tough PLA material properties

Print Core AA

Hardness 80 Shore D

Impact strength 9 kJ/m²

Thermal resistance 58 °C

Spool weight 750 g

Filament diameter 2.85 mm

Tough PLA 3D printing applications

Create tough plastic parts

Optimized for large prints

Achieve complex geometries

Material properties

Properties to compare

Available materials

Additional UltiMaker S series materials

Tough PLA

AA

80 Shore D

58 °C

9 kJ/m²

PLA

AA

84 Shore D

59 °C

4 kJ/m²

PETG

AA

76 Shore D

76 °C

8 kJ/m²

ABS

AA

76 Shore D

87 °C

14 kJ/m²

CPE

AA

76 Shore D

77°C

6 kJ/m²

CPE+

AA

77 Shore D

100 °C

37 kJ/m²

Nylon

AA

81 Shore D

89 °C

14 kJ/m²

PC

AA

81 Shore D

111 °C

12 kJ/m²

TPU 95A

AA

48 Shore D

116 °C

24 kJ/m²

PP

AA

42 Shore D

99°C

49 kJ/m²

PET CF

CC

76 Shore D

102 MPA

8.6 kJ/m²MPA

Print Core
AA

Hardness
80 Shore D

Impact strength
9 kJ/m²

Thermal resistance
58 °C

Spool weight
750 g

Filament diameter
2.85 mm