Polymaker Galaxy Purple ABS vs Overture Chocolate PLA
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Properties
Galaxy Purple ABS (Polymaker)
Chocolate PLA (Overture)
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Material Properties
Characteristics and properties of the material type
Type
The material type of the filament
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Requires Enclosure
Whether an enclosed printing environment is needed
Yes
No
Fume Emissions
Relative level of particles released, required ventilation, and potential health risks. (PLA is the baseline, 1x).
1000x
1x
UV Resistance
Expected amount of UV exposure time before material degrades completely in outdoor use
Poor (weeks to months)
Very Poor (weeks)
Flexible
Can bend, stretch, and compress without breaking, and returns to the original shape afterward
No
No
Moisture Sensitivity
How quickly the material absorbs moisture and causes printing defects like severe stringing and rough surfaces
Low
Very Low
Material Applications
How this material is used in products and industries
Indoor, High Stress, Durable
Indoor, Low Stress, Decorative
Printing Settings
Recommended temperatures and speeds for printing
Printing Temperature Nozzle
Recommended nozzle temperature for printing
245°C
210°C
Bed Temperature
Recommended heated bed temperature
90°C
60°C
Print Speed (Min)
Minimum recommended printing speed
30 mm/s
40 mm/s
Printing Speed (Max)
Maximum recommended printing speed
50 mm/s
90 mm/s
Brand Info
Product-specific information and purchase details
Brand
Manufacturer or brand name
Polymaker
Overture
Color
Filament color
Galaxy Purple
Chocolate
Price
Current price per roll
$29.99
$23.99