PLX BigRep's PLX filament is optimized for large-format 3D printers and consistently delivers high-quality parts with beautiful print surfaces at an attractive price. Download Datasheet Buy BigRep PLX Get A Quote Get Financing PLX BigRep's PLX filament is optimized for large-format 3D printers and consistently delivers high-quality parts with beautiful print surfaces at an attractive price. Download Datasheet Buy BigRep PLX Get A Quote Get Financing What is PLX 3D printing filament? PLX is a PLA-based filament with enhanced properties. Specifically, it has been engineered by BigRep to deliver superior strength, performance, and printing speed compared to PLA. It is an affordable, versatile material that brings consistency and high print quality to the table. Mechanical Properties PLX filament has a moderate tensile strength of 48 MPa, however it boasts a significantly high ductility with an elongation at break of 20%. Thermal Properties PLX displays a glass transition temperature of 63 °C and HDT of up to 68 °C, just slightly higher than its PLA counterpart. Chemical Properties PLX is not resistant to chemicals, including solvents like acetone, as well as acids and alcohols, and can degrade from UV exposure. Why choose BigRep PLX filament? 20 kJ/m² Good Impact Strength* * Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength (ISO 179) 20 % High Elongation at Break** ** Elongation at Break (ISO 527) 90 MPa High Flexural Strength*** *** Flexural Strength (ISO 178) Benefits of 3D printing BigRep PLX BigRep Quality BigRep materials are high-quality complete with a Certificate of Analysis to guarantee reliable performance. Powerful Slicing BLADE (BigRep's slicer software) delivers complete, easy-to-use solutions for our recommended printer/material pairings. Made for Large-Format With spool sizes up to 8 kg, BigRep filaments are optimized for massive 3D prints with complex geometries. BigRep PLX compatibility BigRep believes in being open, so our 3D printers can use any 3D printing filament compatible with the machine specifications. The same goes for our filaments: print BigRep materials on any 3D printer with the appropriate specs. Supported 3D Printer BigRep VIIO 250 BigRep VIIO 250 is a fully automated 3D printer for reliable industrial manufacturing. Supported 3D Printer BigRep ONE BigRep VIIO 250 is your reliable workhorse with a massive build volume and robust components. Supported 3D Printer BigRep PRO BigRep PRO is a fully enclosed industrial 3D printer for producing full-scale, large parts. Supported 3D Printer BigRep STUDIO BigRep STUDIO is a durable and cost-effective way to manufacture large-format, quality parts. See All 3D Printers See All 3D Printers Featured Application 3D Printed Molds for Aerospace CNE Engineering worked with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to rapidly develop engine exhaust covers for the increased number of grounded planes during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. The result was a large-scale urethane exhaust cover that was cast using a 3D-printed mold. PLX offered fast production speeds for the large tooling and the necessary strength and resistance. Learn more See All Applications See All Applications Physical Properties Material: Polyactic Acid Blend Diameter: 2.85 mm Density: 1.25 g/cm³ Flexural Modulus (ISO 178): 2800 MPa Tensile Strength (ISO 527): 48 MPa Tensile Modulus (ATM D638): 3100 MPa Impact Strength, unnotched (ISO 179): 20 kJ/m2 HDT / B (ISO 750): 68 °C Recommended Print Settings Nozzle Temperature: 190 - 220 °C Print Bed Temperature: 50 - 70 °C Environmental Temperature: n.a. Specifications Safety Sheet Buy BigRep PLX Buy BigRep PLX Frequently asked questions Is BigRep PLX filament compatible with all 3D printers? Collapse Yes, the BigRep PLX is compatible with all open material system 3D printers with a heated print bed and adequate temperature extrusion capabilities (190-220°C). Is it safe to print PLX indoors? Expand Yes, it is, as long as the room has good ventilation or an air filtration system for the safety and comfort of the people using the 3D printer. How should PLX be stored? Expand PLX is a slightly hygroscopic material which means it absorbs moisture from the air which affects the print quality. We recommend filament storage with a dryer such as the DRYCON which keeps the filament in perfect condition. Printing with PLX vs. PLA, which is better? Expand PLX is more flexible than PLA and can better withstand impacts without breaking (impact strength of 20 vs 7.5 kJ/m²). It is slight more heat resistant than PLA with a higher HDT (68°C vs 60 °C). Should I dry PLX filament? Expand Yes, drying PLX filament is important if it has been exposed to moisture. PLX can absorb water from the air resulting in bubbling or stringing while printing with it. We recommend using the BigRep DRYCON for 4-6 hours at 50°C, or use any industrial filament dryer or store it in a dry, airtight container with desiccants. What is the lifespan of PLX filament? Expand PLX filament has a long shelf life if stored properly in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to moisture or UV light. PLX-printed parts can also last for years, depending on factors such as exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or physical wear. More Materials HI-TEMP BigRep’s HI-TEMP is an ecological engineering-grade 3D printing filament for a wide variety of industrial and general applications. View material HI-TEMP CF A high-strength and heat-resistant engineering-grade filament, BigRep's HI-TEMP CF is used for demanding applications. View material PRO HT Balancing performance, appearance, and a reasonable price, BigRep PRO HT is a well-rounded filament choice for many different applications. View material PLA Designed for ease of use, BigRep PLA is perfect for prototyping, pattern making, end-use parts, and tooling applications. View material View All Materials View All Materials
