What Sakata Polycross Ultra Impact PLA is for
Sakata Polycross Ultra Impact PLA is a silver 1.75 mm PLA filament in a 1 kg spool format for FDM and FFF 3D printing. The material is suited to users who want the straightforward handling of PLA with improved toughness for parts that need to stand up better to everyday use.
The silver finish makes the filament a practical option for functional prints, prototypes, enclosures, fixtures, and presentation models where a clean metallic-looking neutral colour is useful.
Key features of Sakata Ultra Impact PLA
- PLA-based printability: The filament is intended for the easier setup and lower-warp behaviour commonly associated with PLA.
- Improved impact resistance: Ultra Impact PLA is designed for applications where standard PLA may be too brittle for repeated handling or light mechanical use.
- 1.75 mm filament format: The filament fits the most common desktop 3D printer filament size used by hobby, educational, and prosumer machines.
- 1 kg spool size: The spool size supports both repeat production of small parts and larger one-off prints without frequent material changes.
- Silver colour: The neutral metallic-style appearance works well for technical parts, display pieces, and general workshop printing.
How Sakata Polycross Ultra Impact PLA is used
This impact-resistant PLA filament is a good fit for users printing brackets, covers, tool holders, organisers, cosplay components, concept models, and small-batch functional parts. The balance of PLA-style usability and added toughness also makes the material suitable for classrooms, maker spaces, and home workshops that need dependable day-to-day printing.
For product development and prototyping, the material supports quick iteration with a familiar PLA workflow while providing a stronger starting point for parts that will be assembled, handled, or tested. For general-purpose desktop printing, the silver finish keeps parts looking clean and professional without requiring a specialty engineering filament workflow.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Sakata |
| Product Line | Polycross Ultra Impact PLA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Material | PLA |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Net Weight | 1 kg |
| Printing Temperature | Typically 190-220 °C |
| Bed Temperature | Typically 0-60 °C |
| Print Speed | Typically 40-100 mm/s, depending on printer and part geometry |
| Bed Adhesion | PEI, build surface, glue stick, or painter's tape as needed |
| Cooling | Part cooling fan is typically recommended for PLA |
| Enclosure | Not typically required |
| Drying Guidance | Store sealed and dry; if moisture is absorbed, dry at a low filament-safe temperature before printing |
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