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Polymaker PolyLite PLA
The most dialed-in mainstream PLA on the market. Polymaker's reputation for tolerance and repeatability starts here.
Nozzle Temp
190-230°C
Bed Temp
25-60°C
Max Speed
120 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.02mm
Material
PLA
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.24 g/cm³
Difficulty
Beginner
Best For
Production runs, dialed profiles, …
Typical price
~$25/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | PLA |
| Brand | Polymaker |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.02mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 190°C |
| Nozzle Max | 230°C |
| Bed Min | 25°C |
| Bed Max | 60°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 120 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Dryer | Not needed |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 5/5 |
| Strength | 3/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$25 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Production runs, dialed profiles, repeatable quality |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- Tight ±0.02mm tolerance
- Consistent batch-to-batch
- Prints anywhere
Cons
- More expensive than Hatchbox/Overture
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
210°C
Range: 190-230°C
Bed
42.5°C
Range: 25-60°C
Speed
120 mm/s
Max tested
Fan
100%
Starting point
These are starting points. Dial in retraction, pressure advance, and flow rate for your specific printer. A temp tower is your friend.
Printers That Run Polymaker PolyLite PLA Well
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