{"product_id":"phaetus-pla-aero-filament","title":"Phaetus aeWorthy™ PLA-AERO 1kg Spool","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLightweight active-foaming PLA — half the weight, matte finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhaetus aeWorthy PLA-AERO is a foaming PLA: as the nozzle gets hotter, the filament expands and the printed part gets lighter and less dense. You tune the foaming by temperature, so you can dial parts from denser\/stronger at the low end to very light at the high end — up to roughly 200% expansion and about half the weight of standard PLA at the same volume. The surface comes out matte, which hides layer lines and takes paint and primer well. Built for RC wings and planes, drones, ship and aircraft models, large display pieces, and cosplay where weight, not load-bearing strength, is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePrint settings (Phaetus)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 mm  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSpool:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200-240C — this is your foaming control. Lower = denser and stronger, higher = lighter and more foamed. Run a temperature tower to find your weight\/strength sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60C on glass, PC, or PEI film\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-90 mm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart-cooling fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e ON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTwo things that make or break foaming PLA\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry it first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foaming PLA is humidity-sensitive — damp filament foams unevenly and leaves a rough, blistered surface. Dry around 55C for 6-8 hours before printing, and again after the spool has been sitting. A filament dryer or dry box is strongly recommended for consistent results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduce your flow \/ tune extrusion multiplier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the material expands in the nozzle, most slicers over-extrude with foaming PLA out of the box. Drop flow (commonly to ~50-60% at the high-temp\/high-foam end) and re-tune per temperature. This is normal for the foaming-PLA class, not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHardware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is unfilled PLA — no glass or carbon fiber — so a standard brass nozzle is fine; no hardened or DLC nozzle required. If you want maximum foaming throughput on large wings, a larger-diameter nozzle (0.6-0.8 mm) gives the material more room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 kg spool, 1.75 mm. Available in White, Grey, Red, and Yellow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaetus","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":44319478055134,"sku":"5775516320","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":44319478087902,"sku":"3355488022","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":44319478120670,"sku":"6882183912","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":44319478153438,"sku":"4633072575","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/9767\/0313\/files\/aeWorthy_PLA-Aero_1_png.webp?v=1692638345","url":"https:\/\/formosissima.myshopify.com\/products\/phaetus-pla-aero-filament","provider":"dfh.fm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}