CCTREE PLA Filament - 3mm Black

CCTREE PLA filament is the new kid on the block. Fast becoming known as the go-to affordable filament, which prints reliably and packs a punch when it comes to quality, smooth print finishes.  If you are looking for a daily driver filament which offers great printing results every time - while not breaking the bank - CCTree is for you.

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable thermoplastic which is derived from renewable organic resources such as sugarcane and corn starch. This makes PLA the eco-friendliest plastic to print with when compared to other petrochemical based filament options.

PLA is by far the most commonly used 3D printer filament in the world, partially due to its above mentioned environmental friendliness, but mostly because it is extremely easy to use and print with. PLA is great for beginners who are just getting started, as it has a low shrinkage factor compared to ABS or Nylon and doesn’t need an enclosure to print large objects - which are typically prone to warping or layer separation.

A heated bed is not essential, but if used and set to a temperature of 50-70˚C, a heated build surface can aid print quality and bed adhesion. Commonly used bed adhesion aids for PLA filament include Blue Painters tape (masking tape), cheap hairspray, Kapton Tape, PEI and BuildTak. PLA’s glass transition temperature (when it starts getting soft and malleable) is around 50˚C, and is extruded at a temperature between 190-220˚C. Printing small or detailed parts will require a part cooling fan for optimal results.

CCTREE is somewhat of a newcomer compared to brands like eSUN and Wanhao, but have certainly made big waves with their cost-effective PLA, ABS and Exotic 3D Printer Filaments.

They are a subsidiary of Shenzhen Prime Technology Company, and have chosen to partner with us as their South African suppliers, affording us the opportunity to supply South Africa with quality 3D filament at an even lower price than they offer on their official website.

Aside from the cost-efficiency of their 3D Printer Filaments, what we like most about CCTREE is that they share a similar business approach to our own here at DIYElectronics, with the belief that “When you buy from us, the sale is not complete when we ship your order, it is complete when you are totally satisfied.”