Panchroma Gradient Satin Rainbow – Polymaker

Panchroma Gradient Satin Rainbow – Polymaker

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Panchroma™ Satin Gradient PLA combines a smooth satin surface with a vibrant and colourful rainbow gradient.

• Bright and colourful transition of the rainbow colours.
• Formulated with the Polymakers Satin PLA formula (light gloss surface coating).
• Excellent compatibility with printers.
• Consistent color and tolerance(1.75 mm diameter +/- 0.03 mm)
• 1kg

This spool really fits into the A1/X1 AMS system and is edge coated.

Panchroma™ Satin Rainbow PLA is a color transition 3D printing filament that transitions between different colors and shades during spool operation. Based on the Polymakers Satin PLA formula, this rainbow filament combines ease of use, print quality, speed and reliability. It is the ideal choice for easily creating color or multi-color patterns with a smooth satin surface that hides layers.

Features

• Gradient Transition – Panchroma™ Satin Gradient PLA combines the incredible satin finish of Panchroma™ Satin PLA (formerly PolyTerra PLA+) with a series of stunning gradient color transition filaments. Panchroma™ Satin Gradient PLA provides fun and colorful filaments for hobbyists, educators and small businesses and is the perfect choice for 3D printing living vases, articulated models, statues and artistic creations.
• Satin Surface Finish – Polymakers Satin PLA formula visualizes parts with an attractive slightly glossy surface finish that offers a pleasing effect for aesthetic patterns.
• High Quality Raw Materials – Panchroma™ Satin Gradient PLA Filament is made with the highest quality ingredients, including Ingeo® from Natureworks. Natureworks is a leading US-based global supplier of biopolymers with a portfolio of high-quality PLA feedstocks made from rapidly renewable plant resources. Combining Polymakers’ innovative R&D technologies, blending and extrusion systems with Natureworks’ Ingeo® resins yields a reliable 3D printing filament that prints beautiful and accurate models.
• Compatibility – Panchroma™ Satin Gradient PLA is compatible with a wide range of 3D printers and works well on most print surfaces with a thin layer of adhesive applied, no bed heating is required but can sometimes be used at 40 – 60°C for better results (60°C maximum).
• Edge coated cardboard spool – the Panchroma filament comes in improved packaging, with improved edge coating and a fully recycled cardboard spool and box. The hard edge not only protects the cardboard from dust abrasion, but also protects the edge from warping and delamination, which is ideal for some multi-material systems.

Sample print settings

The above printing recommendations are based on a 0.4 mm nozzle. Please note that ideal printing conditions may vary depending on your 3D printer settings. For high-speed 3D printers, be sure to increase the extrusion temperature to use higher print speeds.

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Specifications

Compatibility

Panchroma™ Satin PLA has been developed with compatibility in mind to print excellently on a wide range of 3D printers.
High stiffness materials such as Panchroma™ Satin PLA work best in kits where the filament guide system is smooth and there are no sharp bends.
Of course, with thousands of unique 3D printer models on the market, we can’t guarantee that every type of filament will work with every 3D printer. Experience with cutting tools and adjusting settings is always required to get the most out of a material. Before embarking on an ambitious project, we always recommend printing some known calibration tests to build or make adjustments to the filament profile.

Technical data

All test specimens were printed under the following conditions: Nozzle temperature = 205˚C, build plate temperature = 45˚C, leachate = 100%, cooling fan = on.

All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24 hours prior to testing.

Thermal properties

Mechanical properties

The typical values presented in the Polymaker data sheet are for reference and comparison only. Due to the nature of 3D printing, they should not be used for design specification or quality control purposes.

Storage and drying

All plastics are hygroscopic, meaning they absorb moisture from the air, which can affect the print quality and strength of printed parts. How quickly this absorption occurs depends on the material and the environment. Polymakers Panchroma™ Satin PLA fibers are dried and packaged in a vacuum sealed bag with a desiccant to ensure the best print quality. When not in use, Panchroma™ Satin PLA should be stored away from sunlight and sealed in the packaged resealable bag.

Although the strands can be dried, drying will accelerate the aging process of the plastic, making it more brittle over time. Preventing moisture from being absorbed by the filament in the first place is the best solution to keep your filament working to its maximum potential. For long-term storage, we highly recommend storing in a sealed container with a desiccant dryer that reduces relative humidity to 10-20% RH.

Here, we manage our filaments with Polymakers’ PolyDryer™ or another filament dryer that offers best-in-class sealing to protect the filaments from absorbing moisture.

If you hear popping sounds and notice that the surface quality of your print is uneven or the color is not consistent, this is a likely indicator that the filament has absorbed too much moisture. Panchroma™ Satin PLA spools can be dried with Polymaker PolyDryer™ using power level 1. Alternatively, if you have a convection oven that is accurate at low temperatures, users can dry the filament in a pre-heated convection oven at 55˚C for up to 6 hours. Results may vary depending on the accuracy of your oven, so please use caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What auxiliary materials can I use with this product?

A: If your 3D printer supports multi-material 3D printing, Panchroma™ Satin PLA is compatible with Polymaker’s PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1 filaments. PolySupport™ is a peelable support material that can be easily peeled off, and PolyDissolve™ S1 is a water dissolvable support material ideal for complex geometries.

Q: Do I need to rewind this thread if I want to use it with another spool?

A: We strongly advise you not to manipulate the product by rewinding. All Polymaker filaments are wound with tension but without strain. Rewinding completely rearranges the curvature of the coil and this tension over time can cause most plastics to catastrophically break. If for some reason your printer is blocked from mounting smaller than standard size spools, there may be safe print adapters or external mounting solutions available.

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