# Panchroma™ Galaxy PLA

**Cosmic, Starry Visual Effect**\
Panchroma™ Galaxy PLA features rich, dark base colors that are beautifully contrasted by sparkling silver aluminum specks. This unique combination creates a striking, cosmic effect - reminiscent of a star-filled night sky - making every print visually captivating.

**Perfect for Decorative and Artistic Prints**\
The pronounced glitter particles give your models a bold, eye-catching appearance, ideal for display pieces, artistic projects, and any application where you want to add a touch of cosmic elegance and shimmer.

**Easy to Print, Reliable Results**\
Panchroma™ Galaxy PLA is designed for hassle-free printing on most FDM/FFF 3D printers. For best results and to minimize the risk of nozzle clogging, a 0.6mm or larger nozzle is recommended, though it can also be printed with a standard 0.4mm nozzle.

**Rebranded for Clarity**\
Formerly known as PolyLite™ Galaxy PLA, this filament now offers the same stunning finish and quality under the Panchroma™ brand for easier recognition.

Choose Panchroma™ Galaxy PLA when you want your prints to shine with deep, rich color and brilliant, star-like sparkles.

## Print Settings

<table><thead><tr><th width="374">Parameter</th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nozzle temperature</td><td>190 – 230 (℃)</td></tr><tr><td>Build surface treatment</td><td>PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)</td></tr><tr><td>Build plate temperature</td><td>25 - 60 (˚C)</td></tr><tr><td>Cooling fan</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Printing speed</td><td>up to 200mm/s</td></tr><tr><td>Max Volumetric Speed</td><td>Up to 16 mm<sup>3</sup>/s</td></tr><tr><td>Retraction distance</td><td>1 - 3 (mm)</td></tr><tr><td>Retraction speed</td><td>20 - 40 (mm/s)</td></tr><tr><td>Closure Chamber</td><td>Not Needed</td></tr><tr><td>Recommended support material</td><td>PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1</td></tr><tr><td>Drying setting</td><td>55˚C for 6h (only if absorbed moisture)</td></tr></tbody></table>

* Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters.  0.4mm nozzle or larger required.

## Printing Tips

All Panchroma effects and colors, with the exception of Luminous, Glow, and CoPE will have no special requirements. You can print them on any printer in any setup.

* These materials are standard PLA options and can print with standard PLA settings.
* Silk and other very glossy options should be printed at a slower print speed so that the shine can be maintained. If you print these materials too fast, they will look more "matte".
* Do not print glitter/sparkle effect materials with smaller than a 0.4mm nozzle.
* Leave the cooling fan on at full blast for best surface quality.

## FAQ

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<summary><strong>Is there a difference between Panchroma™ Galaxy PLA and PolyLite™ Galaxy PLA?</strong></summary>

No! This is the same great material - just under a new product family name.

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<summary><strong>What is the difference between Panchroma™ Starlight PLA and Panchroma™ Galaxy PLA?</strong></summary>

Galaxy PLA uses aluminum specks while Starlight contains a very fine powder. This leads to them having a different shimmer/sparkle effect. Starlight will have very small sparkles while Galaxy will have much larger sparkles.

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<summary><strong>Can I print with a 0.4mm nozzle?</strong></summary>

Yes! That said - the aluminum specks does make clogging more possible. So if you want to avoid any chance of clogging - use a 0.6mm nozzle or larger.

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<summary><strong>Do I need a hardened nozzle?</strong></summary>

No! You can print with a standard non-abrasive resistant nozzle.

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<summary><strong>Is this material food safe?</strong></summary>

Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.

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<summary><strong>Is this material AMS compatible?</strong></summary>

Yes! All Panchroma spools now have hardened edges that roll great in the AMS

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<summary><strong>Is this material recyclable?</strong></summary>

Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling PLA at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle PLA at this time.

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<summary><strong>What is Panchroma™?</strong></summary>

Panchroma™ is a new family of engineered polymer compounds containing PLA. The formulations are fine tuned for each color/surface finish to offer the best aesthetic quality and printability. They can be reliably printed on any FFF/FDM 3D printer under typical PLA settings.\
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All Panchroma™ products are PLA except for those listed under "experimental".

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<summary><strong>Can I mix and match effects into a single HueForge print?</strong></summary>

This material will mix and match great with all other Panchroma™ effects, except those listed under "experimental".

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**Printing Requirements**

***While possible to print with a 0.4mm nozzle, if you want to avoid any chance of a clog - you may want to use a 0.6mm or larger.***

## [Printing Profiles](/polymaker-products/printer-profiles/legacy-profiles-by-material/pla/panchroma-tm-others.md)

## Documents

[TDS](/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/documents/technical-data-sheets/pla/panchroma-tm-pla.md)

[SDS](/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/documents/safety-data-sheets.md)

[Other Docs](/polymaker-products/more-about-our-products/documents/certifications-and-declarations.md)


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