PLA

Standard Plastics

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PLA (polylactic acid), is a thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources. This feature sets it apart from other commonly used plastics. PLA is great for low cost prototyping, containers, and functional parts under a light load.

Print with PLA

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength26.8–70 MPa

Tensile modulus1817–3973 MPa

Elongation1.9–20 %

Flexural strength46.2–88 MPa

Flexural modulus2461–3800 MPa

Density1.24 g/cm³

Thermal

Heat deflection at 66 PSI50–55 °C

Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

1200 × 1350 × 1200 mm

Default layer height0.2 mm

Default infill20%

Min embossing0.6 mm

Min engraving0.6 mm

Accuracy± 0.3 mm

Warping riskOver_140_mm

Interlocking partsSupported

Available finishes

Each finish can be combined with the available colors at checkout.

Standard

137 colors

Standard layered finish in various colors.

Sanded

136 colors

Smooth sanded finish in various colors.

All materials

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