Iridescent Ice Clear Translucent HTPLA

Translucent PLA Filament

$5.00 USD

HTP2170-ICE

Protopasta's HTPLA v2.0 is better than the original kickstarted version. This new formulation is higher performing and lower cost. HTPLA prints similar to standard PLA but is "Hella Tough" and can be "Heat Treated" for "Higher Temperature" resistance. This durable PLA has a theoretical Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of more than 140C (285F) after heat treating though in our experience 120C or more was practically attained.  This means HTPLA parts maintain strength and form to much higher temperatures than PLA, ABS, or Polyesters like PET which loose structure as soon as 55C and by 100C.

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We provide a number of domestic shipping options within the United States via UPS, including free shipping on orders of $50 or more. We also provide international shipping via DHL Express.

Returns

At ProtoPlant's discretion, returns and replacements will be accepted within 90 days of purchase.  Please check the material label before opening your product.  Only sealed product can be returned. Shipping of items for exchange or refund is paid by the customer. More information about returns and replacements can be found in our terms and conditions. 



HTPLA out performs PLA, ABS, and Polyesters like PET!

How do you "Heat Treat" for maximum performance? Bake your parts into a oven until you see a change from translucent to opaque. Yes, there is an obvious visual change indicating the improved performance! We had good luck in a lab oven at 110C (230F) for an hour or less. We recommend leaving the supports on your parts, placing them on a non-radiating surface (like glass, ceramic, or composite), and letting them cool in the oven to minimize distortion. Parts can be baked at a lower temperature (though must be above 60C for any change to occur) for a longer time with less risk of unwanted deformation.

  • Available in 1.75 & 2.85 (3) mm diameter
  • Colors include Iridescent Ice & Silver Smoke
  • 500g 8" diameter spool only

No abrasive fillers so expect normal wear with standard nozzles.

In our experience, good results were achieved using standard PLA parameters with standard build surface preparation (blue tape, glue stick, or BuildTak). No heated bed required. Some shrinkage and distortion may occur in the annealing process, so larger or dimension critical parts may need to be scaled larger to compensate or printed in our more stable, lower shrink Carbon Fiber version.


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AF
12/26/2023
Alexandria F.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great quality and prices

Purchased for a holiday gift was pleased with the product quality and price. Fast shipping.

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05/09/2024

Protopasta, Filament by Protoplant

Can't go wrong with Iridescent Ice! Thanks for kind words!

ME
08/11/2023
Michael e.
United States United States

Light pipes with Translucent HTPLA

Worked great. Made some little light pipes for using NeoPixels (behind the control panel) to go to the front side on my train club control panel.

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08/22/2023

Protopasta, Filament by Protoplant

Oh, neat!

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SB
07/24/2023
Sean B.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Pretty amazing, better after annealing

This stuff is solid in more ways than one. Prints beautifully on my P1P printer with mild tweaking. While there's a little stringing, it torches off with a lighter to a smooth finish. While the stuff prints 'clear', once annealed, it is brilliantly tough, and works perfect as a translucent diffuser for lamps, ARGB leds, and a lot of other bits. If you were wondering, for perfect results and no deformation - print the part solid (i.e., solid layers, no infill), in a 6x6x6 inch food service pan or similar; pack the printed part in flour salt. The pan will hold around 6 lb (or three 2 lb. bags) total. Put the whole thing, part, salt, and pan, in the oven for 2 hours at 230 F (110 C) to get the whole part annealed. The 2 hours is necessary, I did 1 hour and the center of the salt pan didn't get warm enough, so the center of the part didn't anneal, so shoot for 2 hours or more. Comes out perfectly translucent and rigid, dimensional deformation was less than 0.2-0.4mm on any axis.

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08/22/2023

Protopasta, Filament by Protoplant

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!!!

SD
04/10/2023
Skye D.
I recommend this product

Perfect frosty clear

Because it becomes less transparent when annealed, I like to use Iridescent Ice for printing LED diffusers for electronic projects and models. The "frosted glass" effect looks even better when printed on a textured surface. For the smaller, flatter parts I usually just heat treat right on the bed by setting the bed temp to 110C for a few minutes after the print is finished.

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05/12/2023

Protopasta, Filament by Protoplant

Nice technique and result!

DC
03/22/2023
Devin C.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great filament!

the filament is awesome as usual, and the clear filament looks even better than I expected!

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05/10/2023

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Always great to exceed expectations! :-)

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