Tectonic 3D PLA print temperature and settings
The settings Tectonic 3D publishes for its PLA: 190–230 °C at the nozzle and 50–70 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Tectonic 3D's recommended nozzle range is about 5°C cooler than the typical PLA across the 54 PLA lines we track (median 210–220°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 190–230 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 50–70 °C | |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 54 PLA lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size Tectonic 3D sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 335 m |
Printing PLA
Full PLA guide →The easiest filament to print: low warping, little smell, crisp detail, and the default for most hobby printing.
3 Tectonic 3D PLA colors
- Aura Black
- Aura Natural
- Aura White
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Tectonic 3D PLA at?
Tectonic 3D lists 190–230°C at the nozzle and 50–70°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of Tectonic 3D PLA?
About 335 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.24 g/cm³.
How many colors does Tectonic 3D PLA come in?
3 in the data we track, including Aura Black, Aura Natural and Aura White.