Enter a universe of shimmering brilliance with Bambu Lab PLA Galaxy, a filament crafted to bring the majesty of the cosmos to your 3D prints. This isn't just PLA — it's PLA infused with fine glass microsphere additives, which reflect light in mesmerizing patterns, creating a dynamic, glossy finish that changes with every angle. Your models look like tiny planets, nebulae, or space-age artifacts — full of depth, glow, and elegant movement.
Despite the dazzling visual effect, PLA Galaxy retains the ease and reliability of traditional PLA. It prints smoothly, with strong layer adhesion and minimal warping, making it ideal for both decorative pieces and functional prints. Whether you're creating intricate ornaments, artistic miniatures, or showpiece models, this filament elevates your work with ethereal beauty.
The spool is smart too — it comes with an RFID chip that stores optimal printing settings. When used with Bambu Lab's AMS or AMS Lite system, the printer reads the parameters and fine-tunes itself automatically, letting you load and print with minimal fuss.
Technical Specifications
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm ± 0.03 mm
- Net Weight: 1 kg
- Recommended Nozzle Temp: 190 °C — 230 °C
- Bed Temp (with Glue): 35 °C — 45 °C
- Printing Speed: < 250 mm/s
- Drying / Storage: Dry at 55 °C for ~8 hours; store in sealed container with desiccant (< 20% RH)
Physical / Thermal Properties:
- Density: ~ 1.19 g/cm³
- Vicat Softening Temp: 56 °C
- Heat Deflection Temp: 52 °C
- Melting Temp: ~156 °C
- Melt Index: 11.0 ± 1.7 g/10 min
Mechanical Properties:
- Tensile Strength: 26 ± 3 MPa
- Elongation at Break: ~9.3%
- Flexural (Bending) Modulus: ~2200 ± 120 MPa
- Flexural Strength: ~58 ± 3 MPa
- Impact Strength: ~55.4 ± 3.7 kJ/m²
Colour Variants & Visual Effects
PLA Galaxy is available in four cosmic-inspired colours, each with its own shimmering, multi-angle glow:
- Brown - Brown base with a rich gold shimmer
- Green - Deep green with golden glints
- Nebulae - Dark blue / navy base with green-blue reflections, very galactic
- Purple - Purple base with soft blue sparkles, elegant and otherworldly
Why This Filament Stands Out
- Stunning Light Effects: The glass microspheres inside refract and reflect light in a way that gives your prints a living, glowing look.
- Glossy, Smooth Surface: Delivers a clean, visually fluid surface finish that feels polished and premium.
- Plug-and-Print Ease: RFID metadata means minimal setup when swapping materials in Bambu printers with AMS.
- Balanced Strength: Offers good tensile strength and impact resistance — not just pretty, but durable.
- Beginner-Friendly: Prints like standard PLA — no extreme warping, no tricky settings.
Tips & Considerations
- Nozzle Warning: Avoid using a 0.2 mm nozzle — the glass microspheres can clog very fine tips.
- AMS Compatibility: While the filament is AMS compatible, some users report that older AMS firmware doesn't recognize "Galaxy" and defaults to generic PLA.
- Dry Before Use: Moisture can impact print quality — dry the spool if it's been stored loosely.
- Storage Advice: Keep the spool in a sealed bag with desiccant when not in use.
In short: Bambu Lab PLA Galaxy is your ticket to creating exquisite, space-inspired prints — the kind that catch the eye, shimmer with depth, and feel polished, without sacrificing the ease and reliability of classic PLA.
