MatterHackers Build Series PLA

MatterHackers Build Series PLA is a PLA filament rated to a 55°C heat deflection temperature. This page collects its hardware, environmental, and handling requirements in one place so you can confirm your printer is up to the job before you load the spool.

Material Overview

MatterHackers Build Series PLA is an engineering-grade 3D printing filament built on a PLA polymer base. With a heat deflection temperature of 55°C, it is engineered for functional parts that must hold their shape under load and elevated service temperatures — jigs, fixtures, brackets, ducting, and end-use components that would deform in a commodity material.

Selecting MatterHackers Build Series PLA is a systems decision, not just a spool decision: the polymer base dictates your hotend, your chamber, and your drying workflow. The sections below translate the manufacturer’s data into the concrete hardware and environmental requirements your printer must satisfy.

At a glance

• Polymer base: PLA
• Heat deflection temperature: 55°C
• Nozzle requirement: Standard Brass OK
• Enclosure requirement: Open Air OK

Hardware & Environmental Requirements

The table below summarizes the hardware and environmental prerequisites for printing MatterHackers Build Series PLA. Always confirm final values against the manufacturer’s official technical data sheet.

Nozzle & Hotend

MatterHackers Build Series PLA is not abrasive, so a standard brass nozzle is perfectly suitable — there is no need to budget for hardened hardware. Keep spare brass nozzles on hand as normal wear items, and retune flow/temperature calibration whenever you swap one. CSV designation: Standard Brass OK.

Enclosure & Chamber

MatterHackers Build Series PLA prints comfortably in the open air. No enclosure is required, though keeping the printer away from strong drafts or air-conditioning vents will still improve first-layer consistency and reduce edge lifting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print MatterHackers Build Series PLA with a standard brass nozzle?

Yes. MatterHackers Build Series PLA is non-abrasive, so a standard brass nozzle is safe and recommended. There is no filler to wear down the orifice, so brass gives you the best thermal conductivity and surface finish at the lowest cost.

Does MatterHackers Build Series PLA require an enclosure?

MatterHackers Build Series PLA prints comfortably in the open air. No enclosure is required, though keeping the printer away from strong drafts or air-conditioning vents will still improve first-layer consistency and reduce edge lifting.

Does MatterHackers Build Series PLA need to be dried before printing?

Store MatterHackers Build Series PLA sealed with desiccant and dry the spool before any critical print. As a rule of thumb, dry at 60-80 °C for 4 hours and print from a dry environment to protect layer strength and surface finish.