Silver sits closer to a light metallic grey than to plain grey, which gives mechanical models a manufactured look with no post-processing at all. It is a common choice for scale engine parts, appliance replacements, robot shells and anything meant to pass for aluminium at a glance. This is the standard CR-PLA, so there is nothing unusual about running it; it loads and prints like the rest of the range. Where it parts company with a matte grey is under light, as the finish catches highlights along edges and flatters curved bodywork more than flat panels.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Silver |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 190-220 °C |
| Bed temperature | 45-60 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 150 mm/s |
| Brand | Creality |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Good for
- Scale engine and machine parts
- Replacement components for appliances
- Robot shells and chassis
- Models meant to look metallic
