MakerBot PLA True Black 3D Printer Filament for METHOD 750g Smart Spool
The MakerBot PLA Precision Filament in True Black is the perfect material for early concept models and rapid prototyping. Designed specifically for the MakerBot METHOD and METHOD X 3D printers, this 1.75mm diameter filament delivers rigid, glossy prints with high reliability and dimensional accuracy. Made from biodegradable corn-based plastic, it's an office-friendly, non-toxic solution that prints cleanly with minimal odour, making it ideal for professional environments, educational institutions, and design studios across Australia.
Why You'll Love This Filament
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Office-Friendly Material: Non-toxic, low-odour PLA is safe for use in classrooms, studios, and office environments
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Smart Spool Technology: Built-in RFID chip provides material type, colour, and remaining quantity directly to MakerBot Print software
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Fast, Easy Prototyping: Works seamlessly with breakaway supports that print and remove faster than dissolvable supports
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Biodegradable & Sustainable: Corn-based thermoplastic is biodegradable under industrial processes
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High Dimensional Accuracy: Optimized with MakerBot's slicing algorithm for reliable, precise results
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Glossy Professional Finish: Delivers smooth, glossy parts ideal for form studies and concept validation
Perfect for Rapid Concept Modelling
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch and sugarcane. This True Black filament is engineered for quick iteration and early-stage design work, offering excellent ease of use without the warping challenges of other materials. The glossy finish gives prints a professional, finished appearance straight off the build plate.
Smart Spool & Quality Manufacturing
Every MakerBot METHOD PLA spool is manufactured to exact diameter and quality specifications and shipped in a vacuum-sealed Mylar bag to maintain freshness until opened. The integrated Smart Spool RFID chip communicates directly with your printer, automatically identifying material type, colour, and tracking remaining filament. Each spool also includes a desiccant to ensure low moisture content during storage in the printer drawer.
Compatibility & Use Cases
This filament is exclusively compatible with MakerBot METHOD and METHOD X printers (part number 375-0020A). It's widely used for:
- Early concept models and form studies
- Educational projects and classroom demonstrations
- Office prototyping and design iteration
- Architectural models and visual mockups
- Parts requiring a smooth, glossy finish
What's in the Box
- 1 × MakerBot PLA Precision Filament Spool (750g, True Black)
- Vacuum-sealed Mylar packaging
- Smart Spool with RFID chip and integrated desiccant
Full Specifications
Material Properties
| Material Type |
PLA (Polylactic Acid) |
| Colour |
True Black |
| Filament Diameter |
1.75mm |
| Spool Weight |
750 grams (0.75kg) |
| Heat Deflection (ASTM 648, 66 psi) |
52-49°C (125-120°F) |
| Flexural Modulus (ASTM D790, 15 mm/min) |
2,600 MPa (377,000 psi) |
| Tensile Strength at Yield (ASTM D638, 50 mm/min) |
62 MPa (8,990 psi) |
| Tensile Modulus (ASTM D638, 50 mm/min) |
3,600 MPa (522,000 psi) |
| Strain at Yield - Elongation |
>4.4% |
| Notched Impact Strength (ASTM D256) |
32 J/m (0.6 ft-lb/in) |
Compatibility & Features
| Compatible Printers |
MakerBot METHOD, MakerBot METHOD X |
| Smart Spool Technology |
Yes (RFID chip tracks material type, colour, and quantity) |
| Support Material Compatibility |
MakerBot PVA, MakerBot Breakaway Support |
| Biodegradable |
Yes (under industrial processes) |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
375-0020A |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated. Actual printed part specifications may vary based on part geometry and selected print parameters.
