Lithophane White PLA filament

What Is Lithophane 3D Printing?

Lithophane 3D printing is a technique that transforms 2D images into 3D models designed to reveal an image when backlit. Originating from the 19th century as carved porcelain art, lithophanes are now created with 3D printing technology, allowing anyone to produce personalized designs with incredible precision and ease.

How Does Lithophane 3D Printing Work?

Lithophane printing works by varying the thickness of the printed material based on the shades in an image. Thinner areas allow more light to pass through, creating brighter sections, while thicker areas block light to produce darker tones. Gradual changes in thickness create smooth transitions, bringing the image to life when backlit with a light source like an LED or natural sunlight.

Applications of Lithophane Printing

Lithophane printing is ideal for:

- Personalized nightlight covers
- Unique gifts like family portraits
- Decorative panels for homes or offices
- Memorial keepsakes

3DTrcek PLA Lithophane White Filament

Made in Slovenia with over 10 years of expertise in 3D filament production and 45 years of experience in plastics processing, our PLA Lithophane White filament is specially formulated for high-quality lithophane printing. It offers exceptional light diffusion and translucency, bringing images to life with sharp detail and beautiful contrast. Perfect for both beginners and professionals, this filament works seamlessly with most FDM 3D printers.

Why Choose 3DTrcek Lithophane PLA?

Enhanced Detail: Achieve sharper and more intricate lithophane designs.
Optimized Translucency: Superior light diffusion for vibrant contrast.
Reliable Printing: Minimized print failures with consistent filament quality.
Easy to Print: Compatible with most desktop 3D printers for hassle-free printing.

Quality Guarantee:

Precise mechanical winding and thorough inspection ensure that the filaments do not tangle. Each spool is vacuum-packed with a desiccant within 5 minutes of production, ensuring long-lasting quality. The filament contains no recycled material, ensuring a stable diameter of 1.75mm +/- 0.03 mm and minimal ovality.

Compatibility:

With over 10 years of experience in developing 3D filaments, 3DTrcek produces only the best PLA filaments, ensuring exceptional results on all popular FDM printers such as Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Anycubic, Elegoo, etc.

Chemical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties:

PLA filament offers good water resistance but is not chemically resistant or UV stable. It features high strength and hardness but is brittle, meaning it does not handle dynamic or prolonged loads well. It melts at low temperatures, making it easy to print, but does not tolerate high temperatures, softening at 60°C.

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Post-processing:

PLA is easy to post-process with abrasive tools, and its chemical composition allows for vapor smoothing with MEK solvents.

Storage:

Store 3DTrcek PLA filament in a dry, dark place in an airtight bag with a desiccant at temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. PLA absorbs moisture very slowly, but if the filament becomes damp, dry it in a filament dryer or an oven at 50°C for 4 to 6 hours before use.

Packaging:

Available in 50g, 250g, 400g, 1kg, 2.4kg, 5kg, and 10kg spools. Contact us at [email protected] for orders of the larger spools in specific colors.

Spool Dimensions:

Printing Recommendations:

PLA does not require special equipment for 3D printing, allowing the use of standard nozzles, and is not sensitive to extruder type. As it hardly warps during printing, it can be printed on non-enclosed printers.

*Settings for Bambulab P1S equipped with a 0.4mm nozzle and textured PEI base plate.

** Recommended settings serve as a starting point for optimal print configuration. Although they usually work for most printers, we recommend experimenting outside these parameters based on the specific properties of your printer.

If you have any questions or need technical assistance, contact us at [email protected] or by phone: +386 (0)1 242 83 60.

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FAQ:

How does this filament enhance lithophane printing?

Our PLA Lithophane White filament offers superior translucency and contrast, enhancing the detail and depth of lithophane prints when backlit.

Is it compatible with Bambu Lab AMS system?

Yes, our filament works seamlessly with most FDM 3D printers, including the Bambu Lab AMS system.

What light is recommended for best lithophane results?

Cool white or daylight LED lights are recommended to enhance lithophane details and contrast.