{"product_id":"tough-pro-pla-metallic-gold-1-75mm","title":"3D-Fuel Tough Pro PLA+ | Metallic Gold | 1.75mm | Made in USA","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e8.8x the Impact Toughness of PLA+. ABS Heat Resistance. Prints Like Butter.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost PLA+ filaments market themselves as \"tough\" — 3D-Fuel Tough Pro PLA+ actually proves it. In independent drop testing, Tough Pro PLA+ delivered 8.8 times the impact toughness of standard PLA+. It outperforms ABS on impact strength and matches ABS on heat resistance — all without the warping, fumes, and printability headaches that come with ABS. And it does it using a sustainably sourced, bio-based feedstock that no standard engineering filament can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eManufactured in the USA from genuine NatureWorks™ 3D870 Ingeo PLA — a third-generation engineering-grade bio-plastic with a certified eco-profile — Tough Pro PLA+ is the material for projects where standard PLA fails, and ABS is more trouble than it's worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Pro PLA+ Boasts 8.8x The Impact Toughness Of PLA+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/b8387ce3ad504d8481fc672a502190f1.mp4\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" controls=\"controls\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTest parts were 3D printed on a Bambu Lab X1C at 0.2mm layer height with \u003cstrong\u003eno annealing\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 1kg standard weight was used for the drop test.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe video plays at 12.5% of real-time speed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hot Car Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne of the most common real-world heat challenges for 3D printed parts: a car dashboard in summer. Standard PLA+ softens and deforms. Tough Pro PLA+ holds — in testing, it outperformed standard PLA+ in a controlled temperature ramp-up without any post-processing. Customers report it performing reliably in vehicles parked in the Arizona desert. For applications where heat matters and annealing isn't practical, this is the filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Resistance Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/01e457bd129f40cba5d3cfe874735c5d.mp4\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" controls=\"controls\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant even more performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anneal your finished Tough Pro PLA+ prints for maximum heat resistance and impact toughness. The annealing process causes 1–2% shrinkage, so design accordingly and constrain the part during annealing to achieve the best results. The SUNLU FilaDryer E2 handles annealing Tough Pro PLA+ at the required temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMetallic Gold is the finish for prints that need to make a statement. Rich, warm, and light-catching — it's the natural choice for trophies, awards, collector pieces, and anything that needs to look like it cost more than it did. Combined with the genuine engineering performance of Tough Pro PLA+, you get a print that looks premium and performs like it, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for demanding applications where standard filaments fall short — perfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTrophies, awards, and recognition pieces requiring a premium gold finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCollector figurines, display models, and showcase pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCosplay armor, props, and accessories with a regal or high-value aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJewelry, decorative objects, and artistic prints where gold tone is the design intent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctional enclosures and mechanical parts that need to look as good as they perform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAutomotive interior components and dashboard mounts in a luxury finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAny application where you've outgrown PLA+ but don't want to deal with ABS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with most 1.75mm FDM 3D printers, including Bambu Lab AMS systems. Tested in-house on Bambu Lab X1C, Raise3D, MakerBot, LulzBot, Prusa, Creality, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLA+ — manufactured from NatureWorks™ 3D870 Ingeo bio-based PLA resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic — rich, warm, light-catching gold tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA — 3D-Fuel US production facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact Toughness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8x standard PLA+ (drop-tested on Bambu Lab X1C, 0.2mm layers, no annealing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rivals ABS without annealing — exceeds ABS with annealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.02mm — multi-axis laser measurement and ovality control during production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220–250°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–250mm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI, heated bare glass, blue painter's tape, BuildTak, WhamBam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpool:\u003c\/strong\u003e AMS-compatible — 1kg (2.2lbs) on AMS-ready spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported — 1–2% shrinkage expected; constrain part during annealing for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e NatureWorks™ Ingeo — sustainably sourced, bio-based, certified eco-profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum-sealed with a desiccant packet to prevent moisture absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-axis laser diameter and ovality measurement in real-time during production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most 1.75mm FDM 3D printers, including Bambu Lab AMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"3D-Fuel","offers":[{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Metallic Gold","offer_id":53355335844205,"sku":"A35MG","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 4kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Metallic Gold","offer_id":53355335876973,"sku":"A37MG","price":119.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/8392\/8685\/files\/pro-pla-metallic-gold-175mm-425462.jpg?v=1779243033","url":"https:\/\/www.consum3d.com\/products\/tough-pro-pla-metallic-gold-1-75mm","provider":"CONSUM3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}