Overview

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable, sustainable and food safe polymer made from organic sources. It is the most common used filament in FFF 3D printers for its ease of use and wide range of applications, specially those not mechanically or thermally demanding. Definitely a good starting point to learn about the 3D Printing manufacturing process.

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Applications

• Architectural mockups
• Aesthetic, concept models
• Investment casting molds
• Low mechanically demanding prototypes

Properties

• Detailed and glossy surface quality
• Good tensile strength
• Rigid, fragile behaviour
• Good UV resistance
• Withstand operating temperatures up to 50°C
• Odor-free, ideal for educational and office environments
• Compatible with PVA supports
• Low solvent and water resistance

Product design prototype

PLA is ideal for those models and prototypes that need and good surface quality and aesthetic detail. Also, is the perfect material for printing part that contain overhangs, complex geometries and intricate curves.

Affordable concept design

The process of developing the conceptual design of a product using 3D printing reduces the costs of product development and allows the evaluation of the functionality of the specific part. PLA is a perfect material for that kind of prototypes.

Variety of colours

Colours express different feelings and emotions; if we know how to play with them and use them when appropriate, our designs will be a success.