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Material type: Plastic

PLA (FDM) is used for low-cost, non-functional prototyping. Offers greater detail than ABS, but is more brittle. Unsuitable for high temperature applications.

Process compatibility

FDM

Material Color

White

Black

Grey

Yellow

Red

Green

Blue

Orange

Pink

Multi-colors

Marble

Silk gold

Silk silver

Silk copper

Arctic Whisper (blue-white gradient)

Solar Breeze (red-white gradient)

Ocean to Meadow (blue-green gradient)

Material advantages

PLA is the most common and lowest cost 3D printing material. Large color selection.

Material shortcomings

Unsuitable for high temperature applications. PLA is more brittle than ABS with a lower impact strength and elongation before break.

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Properties

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Density	1.3g/cm3
Melting Point	185 °C
Heat transfer coefficient	0.025 λ(w/m*k)
Tensile strength	40-60 MPa
Elongation at break	4-10%

Common applications

• High-detail prototypes

• Customised parts and models

• Light pipes

• Millifluidic devices

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