{"product_id":"bambu-lab-pla-aero","title":"Bambu Lab PLA Aero","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBambu Lab PLA Aero — Lightweight Foaming Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003ePLA Aero is Bambu Lab's foaming PLA. As the filament passes through a hot nozzle it expands and forms microscopic voids inside the extrusion, so finished parts weigh far less than the same model printed in standard PLA. Bambu designed it for \u003cstrong\u003elight-weight and energy-saving prints — unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aerodynamic models and gliders\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you build RC planes, foam-style wings, drone canopies, lightweight props or any part where every gram matters, this is the material to reach for. It prints at PLA-like temperatures and needs no hardened nozzle, so it suits confident beginners as well as experienced makers, schools running aeronautics projects and small businesses prototyping lightweight assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe clever part is that \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e control the density. Print at the low end of the temperature range and the material foams very little, giving you denser, stronger parts. Push toward the top of the range and foaming increases, dropping weight significantly. One spool therefore covers everything from a stiff motor mount to a feather-light wing section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #FCD361; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eFoams while printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eTunable density via temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eIdeal for RC \u0026amp; UAV builds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eNo hardened nozzle needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e0.4 \/ 0.6 \/ 0.8 mm nozzles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eAnnealable for extra stiffness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eOdourless, PLA-based\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eBambu Studio profiles included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #FCD361; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210–260 °C — lower for denser and stronger parts, higher for maximum foaming and minimum weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–45 °C on a Cool Plate, High Temperature Plate or Textured PEI Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e glue stick is required — the low bed temperature means adhesion relies on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 180 mm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–1.0 mm at 20–40 mm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamber temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–45 °C  |  \u003cstrong\u003eMax overhang:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55°  |  \u003cstrong\u003eMax bridging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports:\u003c\/strong\u003e use standard PLA support settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #FCD361; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600; width:45%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003ePLA Aero (foaming polylactic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e1.75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpool Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e1 kg net filament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePrint Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e210–260 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBed Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e35–45 °C (with glue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eDiameter Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e[VERIFY]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eFilament Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e1.21 g\/cm³ (ISO 1183)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eDrying Before Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e55 °C for 8 h (blast drying oven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpool Size \u0026amp; Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e200 mm dia. × 67 mm, ABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eColours Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e2 — White (14102), Gray (14104)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #FCD361; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAvailable Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e⚪ White (14102)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#FEFFF0; border:1px solid #2B4CB9; border-radius:20px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e⬜ Gray (14104)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003eBoth colours share identical specifications and printing behaviour — choose your colour from the dropdown above. White takes paint and trim tape well for scale aircraft, while Gray hides surface texture on larger aerodynamic shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #FCD361; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePractical Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrate flow ratio at your chosen temperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the filament expands in the melt, a profile tuned at 210 °C will over-extrude at 250 °C. Print a small test cube at your intended temperature, check the wall thickness, and adjust flow ratio before committing to a long wing print. Running a short temperature tower is the fastest way to find the weight-versus-strength balance for your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it dry and use glue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the spool sealed with desiccant below 20% RH — Australian summer humidity will degrade foaming consistency. If prints turn stringy or the surface looks rough, dry the spool at 55 °C for 8 hours in a blast drying oven (never a microwave or kitchen oven). Because the bed runs at only 35–45 °C, a glue stick is not optional for first-layer adhesion. Finished parts can be annealed at 50–55 °C for 6–12 hours to add stiffness, but skip annealing on very thin, low-infill prints — they will deform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none; border-top:2px solid #FCD361; margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f8ff; border-left:4px solid #020873; border-radius:4px; padding:18px 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color:#020873;\"\u003eStock held in Australia · Fast dispatch · GST-inclusive pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"White (14102)","offer_id":53666083143969,"sku":null,"price":67.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray (14104)","offer_id":53666083176737,"sku":null,"price":67.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5046\/9153\/files\/ea4392dadbde496ba2dc2473552e9059.png?v=1790952102","url":"https:\/\/ne3dprinting.myshopify.com\/products\/bambu-lab-pla-aero","provider":"NE3D Printing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}