eSUN PLA-Silk Cyan 3D Printing Filament 1.75mm 1kg

eSUN PLA-Silk Cyan is a glossy PLA filament for FDM 3D printing, supplied in a 1.75mm diameter and a 1kg net-weight spool. Its cyan color and silky reflective finish give decorative models a smooth surface with reduced visibility of layer lines, making it suitable for artistic prints and display projects.

⭐ eSUN PLA-Silk combines a silky gloss, attractive appearance, easy printability, and a smooth surface finish, with easy support removal and a refined printed appearance.

Compatible with FDM printers that support PLA, 1.75mm filament, and nozzle temperatures reaching 230°C, including suitable printers from:

✅ Bambu Lab ✅ Creality ✅ Prusa ✅ Anycubic ✅ ELEGOO ✅ Other Brand

🔹 Bambu Lab: AMS, AMS Lite, AMS 2 Pro, and AMS HT support suitable PLA materials subject to system-specific restrictions, spool dimensions, and third-party filament settings; this does not establish specific approval for this eSUN series.

🔹 Creality: CFS and CFS Lite support PLA, subject to compatible spool dimensions and the printer used.

🔹 Anycubic: Anycubic does not recommend third-party PLA Silk filaments, including brands such as eSUN, inside ACE Pro or ACE 2 Pro.

🔹 Prusa: MMU3 supports PLA, subject to suitable filament feeding conditions and printer settings.

📦 Product Information

🔹 Brand: eSUN.

🔹 Product: PLA-Silk.

🔹 Material: PLA.

🔹 Color: Cyan.

🔹 Color Groups: Blue.

🔹 Filament Diameter: 1.75mm.

🔹 Net Weight: 1kg.

🔹 Spool Type: Plastic spool.

⭐ Why Choose eSUN PLA-Silk Cyan?

🔹 A silky glossy finish creates soft reflections across printed surfaces.

🔹 Smooth surface texture helps reduce the visibility of layer lines while highlighting decorative details.

🔹 PLA-like ease of printing with supports that are easier to remove while maintaining a smooth contact surface.

🔹 Cyan provides a distinctive color choice for decorative and artistic printed projects.

🔹 Suitable for models where a smooth, glossy appearance is an important design feature.

⚙️ Recommended Printing Settings

🔹 Nozzle Temperature: 190–230°C.

🔹 Bed Temperature: 45–60°C.

🔹 Cooling Fan: 100%.

🔹 Printing Speed: Below 200 mm/s.

🔹 Nozzle Sizes Listed in TDS: 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8mm.

🔹 Build Surface Listed in TDS: PEI.

🔹 Adjust printing settings to suit the printer and model geometry for consistent gloss and surface quality.

💡 Printing and Storage Recommendations

🔹 Reduce outer-wall printing speed to enhance the silky surface gloss.

🔹 The TDS specifies drying preparation at 50°C for more than 8 hours.

🔹 Store the spool in a sealed container away from moisture and direct heat.

🔹 Optimize seam alignment and travel paths to reduce visible surface marks.

🔹 Explore CubicSky filament storage and drying accessories.

📊 Technical Specifications

🔹 Density: 1.21 g/cm³.

🔹 Melt Flow Index (MFI): 4.8 g/10min at 190°C / 2.16kg.

🔹 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): 50°C at 0.45 MPa.

🔹 Tensile Strength XY: 32.53 MPa.

🔹 Tensile Strength Z: 17.36 MPa.

🔹 Elongation at Break XY: 11.65%.

🔹 Elongation at Break Z: 1.84%.

🔹 Flexural Strength XY: 44.4 MPa.

🔹 Flexural Strength Z: 23.1 MPa.

🔹 Flexural Modulus XY: 1917.35 MPa.

🔹 Flexural Modulus Z: 1858.86 MPa.

🔹 IZOD Impact Strength XY: 2.93 kJ/m².

🔹 IZOD Impact Strength Z: 2.19 kJ/m².

🧩 Applications

🔹 Decorative models and artistic figures.

🔹 Toys and display pieces.

🔹 Home decorations and customized gifts.

🔹 Projects requiring a smooth silk-like glossy finish.

🛡️ Safety and Technical Documents

🔹 A PLA-Silk Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available with material handling and storage information.

🔹 REACH screening documentation includes PLA-Silk in a mixed group of tested samples, with conclusions limited to the reported scope.

🔹 Print in a well-ventilated area and avoid touching hot nozzles or heated build surfaces.

📘 For datasheets, printing settings, and technical support at CubicSky, see:

🔗 3D Printing Materials, Settings, and Technical Support Guide.

📚 Sources

🔗 Official eSUN PLA-Silk Product Page

🔗 Official Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

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