PLA
PLA is the easiest, most printable plastic we offer. Sharp detail, low cost, and a wide color range — the default for visual prototypes and parts that won't endure heat or stress.
Strengths
& uses
The everyday choice for indoor parts. For rougher use, PLA Pro is the same material with five times the impact resistance.
- Sharp detail and dimensional accuracy
- Low warp — large parts run reliably up to the full 500 mm bed
- Available in dozens of colors
- Cheap enough for production runs
- Visual prototypes
- Architecture models
- Lab fixtures and jigs
- Educational models
Compare with
other FDM
materials
PLA measured against the FDM core lineup.
Technical
Specifications
Manufacturer datasheet values. Real-world performance will vary — see disclaimer.
Properties
Properties
Resistance
* Actual part performance varies with geometry, build orientation, layer height, infill, and post-processing. For load-bearing or safety-critical applications, contact us for part-specific validation.
Source: Polymaker Polylite PLA datasheet (V5.0) ↓Get a quote
in PLA.
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