Anycubic PLA Silk Grey Filament
✨ Description
Anycubic PLA Silk Grey Filament HSCGY-101 is a 1.75 mm decorative PLA Silk filament with an elegant metallic grey tone and a glossy silk like finish. It is designed for FDM 3D prints where surface appearance, color depth and a premium visual effect are especially important.
The grey silk finish is ideal for display prototypes, decorative models, figurines, architectural models, trophies, logos, design objects, technical samples and presentation parts. Compared with standard PLA, PLA Silk creates a smoother and shinier surface straight from the print bed.
🌟 Key Advantages
- ✅ Elegant grey color with a metallic silk like gloss
- ✅ Smooth glossy finish without complicated post processing
- ✅ Excellent choice for decorative, design and display models
- ✅ Easy printing on most 1.75 mm FDM 3D printers
- ✅ Recommended nozzle size 0.4 mm or above
- ✅ ACE Compatibility supported
- ✅ Intelligent Identification supported on compatible Anycubic systems
- ✅ Reusable Filament Spool supported
📌 Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Anycubic PLA Silk Grey Filament |
| SKU | HSCGY-101 |
| Material Type | PLA Silk |
| Color | Grey |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Net Weight | 1 kg |
| Application Type | Decorative, artistic and display FDM 3D printing |
| ACE Compatibility | Compatible |
| Intelligent Identification | Supported |
| Reusable Filament Spool | Supported |
⚙️ Recommended Printing Parameters
| Printing Temperature | 210-240 ℃ |
| Heated Bed Temperature | 55-65 ℃ |
| Recommended Printing Speed | 50-250 mm/s |
| Maximum Volume Speed | 8 mm³/s |
| Recommended Nozzle Size | 0.4 mm or above |
| Recommended Drying | 55-65 ℃, 6-8 h |
🧪 Physical Properties
| Density | 1.22 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index | 9±1 g/10 min |
| Melting Point Temperature | 164 ℃ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 54 ℃ |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 53 ℃ at 0.45 MPa |
🔩 Mechanical Properties
| Young's Modulus X-Y | 2000±200 MPa |
| Tensile Strength X-Y | 37±4 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Z | 12±4 MPa |
| Elongation at Break X-Y | 28±5% |
| Bending Modulus X-Y | 2400±160 MPa |
| Bending Strength X-Y | 66±4 MPa |
| Izod Impact Strength X-Y | 20±2 kJ/m² |
🎯 Best Applications
- 🎨 Decorative models and art prints
- 🏆 Trophies, logos, signs and display pieces
- 🧩 Figurines, statues and collectible models
- 🏠 Interior decor and design objects
- 🏗️ Architectural models and presentation prototypes
- ⚙️ Technical samples with a premium metallic grey look
🧰 Printer Compatibility
Anycubic PLA Silk Grey Filament 1.75 mm is compatible with most FDM 3D printers that support 1.75 mm PLA filament and a nozzle temperature range of 210-240 ℃.
It can be used with Anycubic, Creality, Bambu Lab, Prusa, Elegoo, Artillery, Sovol, Flashforge and other compatible FDM 3D printers. 1.75 mm filament may also be used with Bambu Lab AMS when the spool fits correctly and the filament is loaded properly. Intelligent Identification works only with compatible Anycubic systems and supported Anycubic filament.
💡 Printing Recommendations
- Use a stable nozzle temperature within 210-240 ℃ to achieve a clean silk like gloss.
- For decorative models, a layer height of 0.16-0.2 mm is recommended.
- Dry the filament at 55-65 ℃ for 6-8 h before important prints if the spool has been open for a long time.
- Use active cooling for cleaner overhangs and small decorative details.
- Reduce speed for large display models when a smoother surface is required.
❓ FAQ
Is this filament suitable for beginners?
Yes. PLA Silk is suitable for beginners and is easier to print than PETG, ASA or TPU. Correct nozzle temperature helps achieve a better glossy finish.
What nozzle temperature is recommended?
The recommended printing temperature is 210-240 ℃.
What bed temperature is recommended?
The recommended heated bed temperature is 55-65 ℃.
Is an enclosed chamber required?
No. An enclosed chamber is not required for PLA Silk printing.
Can I use it with Creality, Bambu Lab and Prusa printers?
Yes. It can be used with compatible 1.75 mm FDM printers that support the required temperature range.
Should I dry the filament before printing?
Drying is recommended if the spool has been open for a long time or if extrusion becomes unstable. Use 55-65 ℃ for 6-8 h.
What models are best for the grey color?
Grey PLA Silk is especially suitable for architectural models, technical prototypes, decorative objects, statues, logos, souvenirs and prints that need a metallic graphite like appearance.