MakerBot PLA Cool Grey Filament for METHOD 3D Printers 0.75kg Spool
The MakerBot METHOD PLA Filament in Cool Grey is designed for rapid prototyping and early concept models. This 1.75mm diameter filament delivers rigid, glossy parts with excellent dimensional accuracy and is perfect for office-friendly 3D printing environments. Compatible with MakerBot METHOD and METHOD X printers, this biodegradable corn-based thermoplastic offers easy handling, low odor, and minimal emissions.
Why You'll Love It
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Office-Friendly Printing: Low odor and minimal emissions make it suitable for classroom, office, and home environments
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Fast Prototyping: Works seamlessly with breakaway supports that print and remove faster than dissolvable supports
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Environmentally Conscious: Made from corn-based PLA plastic, biodegradable under industrial processes
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Smart Spool Technology: Built-in RFID chip communicates material type, color, and amount remaining directly to MakerBot Print software
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Quality Assured: Manufactured to exact diameter specifications and shipped in vacuum-sealed packaging to preserve quality
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Excellent Dimensional Accuracy: Finished parts achieve ±0.2mm dimensional accuracy
Professional-Grade Material Performance
This precision PLA filament is optimized with MakerBot's slicing algorithm to deliver consistent, high-quality results. The 0.75kg spool provides ample material for multiple projects while the Smart Spool feature tracks remaining filament to prevent print failures. PLA's low printing temperature reduces the risk of warping, making it an ideal choice for users new to 3D printing or those requiring quick turnaround on concept models.
Ideal Applications
Perfect for rapid prototyping, educational projects, architectural models, design verification, and form studies. The Cool Grey color provides a professional, neutral finish ideal for client presentations and functional testing.
Material Characteristics
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Material Type: PLA (Polylactic Acid) precision filament
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Filament Diameter: 1.75mm
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Finish: Rigid and glossy
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Color: Cool Grey
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Base Material: Corn-based thermoplastic
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Non-Toxic: Safe for office and educational environments
Compatible Printers
- MakerBot METHOD
- MakerBot METHOD X
Support Materials
- Breakaway Supports (fast removal)
- PVA (dissolvable supports)
What's in the Box
- 1 × MakerBot METHOD PLA Filament Spool in Cool Grey (0.75kg / 1.65lb)
- Smart Spool with RFID chip
- Vacuum-sealed metalized polyester bag with built-in desiccant
Full Specifications
| Material |
PLA (Polylactic Acid) |
| Part Number |
375-0006A |
| Color |
Cool Grey |
| Filament Diameter |
1.75mm |
| Spool Weight |
0.75kg (1.65lb) |
| Dimensional Accuracy |
±0.2mm (±0.007in) |
| Heat Deflection (ASTM 648, 66 psi) |
125-120°F (52-49°C) |
| Flexural Modulus (ASTM D790, 15 mm/min) |
377,000 psi (2,600 MPa) |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (ASTM D638, 50 mm/min) |
8,990 psi (62 MPa) |
| Tensile Modulus (ASTM D638, 50 mm/min) |
522,000 psi (3,600 MPa) |
| Strain at Yield - Elongation |
>4.4% |
| Notched Impact Strength (ASTM D256) |
0.6 ft-lb/in (32 J/m) |
| Printer Compatibility |
MakerBot METHOD, METHOD X |
| Extruder Compatibility |
Material Extruder 1, Support Extruder 2 |
| Support Materials |
Breakaway Supports, PVA |
| Smart Spool |
Yes (RFID chip) |
| Packaging |
Vacuum-sealed with desiccant |
| Storage Recommendation |
Cool, dry place |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated. Actual printed part specifications may vary based on part geometry and print parameters selected.
