PLA
Technology:
An accurate, cost effective material for low mechanically or thermally demanding applications.
Popular
Great Value
Great for Bulk Orders
Great for Display
Design Review
Make a difference with your production process by choosing PLA. This cost-effective and environmentally friendly material is perfect for basic parts and can be customized with a range of colors. From prototypes to bulk production runs, PLA is the smart choice for your business and the planet.
Ideal Size ≤
600 x 600 x 600 mm
(24 x 24 x 24 in)
Resolution
0.16 - 0.4 mm
Colors
White
Black
Grey
Red
Blue
Orange
Green
Yellow
Teal
Purple
Tan
Wood
Pink
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go big!
Use our 600x600x600mm build volume with this incredibly low shrink/warp material.
go big!
Use our 600x600x600mm build volume with this incredibly low shrink/warp material.
go big!
Use our 600x600x600mm build volume with this incredibly low shrink/warp material.
surprisingly functional
Don't let its hobbyist roots fool you. Engineers are finding many uses for PLA.
surprisingly functional
Don't let its hobbyist roots fool you. Engineers are finding many uses for PLA.
surprisingly functional
Don't let its hobbyist roots fool you. Engineers are finding many uses for PLA.
cost effective
As the most affordable FDM material, PLA is your best choice for fast, accurate parts.
cost effective
As the most affordable FDM material, PLA is your best choice for fast, accurate parts.
cost effective
As the most affordable FDM material, PLA is your best choice for fast, accurate parts.
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materials
Material
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Max Size
Flexibility
Strength
Heat Resistance
Specifications
Mechanical Properties
(XY) Tensile Modulus
2636 ± 330 MPa
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
(XY) Tensile Modulus
2636 ± 330 MPa
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
(XY) Tensile Strength
46.6 ± 0.9 MPa
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
(XY) Tensile Strength
46.6 ± 0.9 MPa
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
(XY) Elongation at Break
1.90 ± 0.21 %
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
(XY) Elongation at Break
1.90 ± 0.21 %
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
(XY) Bending Modulus
3283 ± 132 MPa
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
(XY) Bending Modulus
3283 ± 132 MPa
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
(XY) Bending Strength
85.1 ± 2.9 MPa
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
(XY) Bending Strength
85.1 ± 2.9 MPa
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
(XY) Charpy Impact Strength
2.68 ± 0.16 kJ/m²
ISO 179, GB/T 1043
(XY) Charpy Impact Strength
2.68 ± 0.16 kJ/m²
ISO 179, GB/T 1043
Thermal Properties
Glass Transition Temperature
61 °C
DSC 10°C/min
Glass Transition Temperature
61 °C
DSC 10°C/min
Melting Temperature
150 °C
DSC, 10°C/min
Melting Temperature
150 °C
DSC, 10°C/min
Crystallization Temperature
113.5 °C
DSC 10°C/min
Crystallization Temperature
113.5 °C
DSC 10°C/min
Vicat Softening Temperature
62.9 °C
ISO 306, GB/T 1633
Vicat Softening Temperature
62.9 °C
ISO 306, GB/T 1633
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8MPa)
58.1 °C
ISO 75, 1.8MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8MPa)
58.1 °C
ISO 75, 1.8MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45MPa)
59.8 °C
ISO 75, 0.45MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45MPa)
59.8 °C
ISO 75, 0.45MPa
Chemical Resistance
Weak Acids
Not resistant
Weak Acids
Not resistant
Strong Acids
Not resistant
Strong Acids
Not resistant
Weak Alkalis
Not resistant
Weak Alkalis
Not resistant
Strong Alkalis
Not resistant
Strong Alkalis
Not resistant
Organic Solvent
No data available
Organic Solvent
No data available
Oils and Grease
No data available
Oils and Grease
No data available
Equilibrium Water Absorption
0.51%
Equilibrium Water Absorption
0.51%
Material Guide
What feature is most important for your parts?
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Stiffness
Flexibility
Strength
Great for Bulk Orders
Smoothness
Temperature Resistance
Great for Display
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Weather Resistance
Impact Resistance
ESD Safe
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What feature is most important for your parts?
Most Popular
Best Price
Stiffness
Flexibility
Strength
Great for Bulk Orders
Smoothness
Great for Display
Weather Resistance
Impact Resistance
ESD Safe
Material Guide
What feature is most important for your parts?
Most Popular
Best Price
Stiffness
Flexibility
Strength
Great for Bulk Orders
Smoothness
Great for Display
Weather Resistance
Impact Resistance
ESD Safe
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