PLA

Cost effective, rigid and bio-degradable plastic. Excellent surface funish, suitable for decorative parts, prototypes, art prints and non load bearing functional parts.

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Extended color palette Wood and other material imitations Great for prototypes and decorative Cost-effective and rigid

Pros

Bio-degradable
Cost effective
Rigid

Cons

Deforms under continuous load
Low temperature resistance
Low impact resistance

FDM 3D Printing

Decorative / prototyping
Functional / mechanical
Solid

PLA description

PLA (polylactic acid) is a thermoplastic polyester known for stiffness, rigidity and low price, but the low glass transition temperature (around 55-65C) makes it less suitable for high temperature applications. Low warping and good dimensional accuracy make it a preferable material for large or high-detail parts, while it is still less performant than other plastics like ASA or PETG. Additionally, some types of PLA can degrade under heat and moisture over time, so outdoor use is limited. In additive manufacturing, PLA supports different surface finishes and can be printed in a variety of colors - matte, sparkling, fluorescent or material imitation like wood.

PLA specifications

Density	1.25 g/cm³
Elongation at break	12 %
Heat deflection temperature	60 °C
Shore hardness	75 D
Applicable presets	Decorative / prototyping, Functional / mechanical, Solid
Available colors	Black White Gray
Max printing volume	300 x 300 x 300 mm

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