Normal PLA

WHAT IS NORMAL PLA?

We believe our PLA filament is the highest quality PLA in the FDM 3D printing market. It comes in many shades and styles, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Whether you’re looking for vibrant colours or unique blends, PLA filament is an easy-to-use and aesthetically pleasing material.

PLA (PolyLactic Acid) is a biodegradable plastic, made using cornstarch or sugarcane. It is a renewable raw material which is much more ecologically friendly and safer than ABS plastics. PLA plastics are more flexible as it does not require as high temperatures to manipulate the material; therefore a heated bed is not required (compared to ABS).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Specific Gravity

1.24 (Test Standard – ASTM D792)

MFR, g/10min (210°C, 2.16kg)

14 (Test Standard – ASTM D1238)

Relative Viscosity

55-60 (Test Standard – ASTM D3418)

Crystalline Melt (°C)

145-160 (Test Standard – ASTM D3418)

Glass Transition (°C)

55-60 (Test Standard – ASTM D3418)

Tensile Yield Strength (Mpa)

62 (Test Standard – ASTM D638)

Tensile Elongation (%)

3.5 (Test Standard – ASTM D638)

Notched Izod Impact (J/m)

16.0 (Test Standard – ASTM D256)

Flexural Strength (MPa)

108 (Test Standard – ASTM D790)

Flexural Modulus(MPa)

3600 (Test Standard – ASTM D790)

Heat Distortion (°C)

55 (Test Standard – E2092)

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PRINTER SETTINGS

Spool Net Weight:
1kg

Diameter:
1.75mm ± 0.05mm

Print Temperature:
190-220°C

Print Speed:
50-110mm/s

HOW TO FINISH MY MODELS

FILLING
Wearing protective gear, apply Incredafill in thin layers.

CURING
Cure each layer for about 5 minutes using the UV light.

SANDING
Sand your model using a coarse grit sandpaper.

FILLER
Apply thin coats of spray filler.

SANDING
Sand using a thin grain sandpaper. Repeat the whole process until you achieve a smooth finish.

PAINT
Apply paint in thin layer and wait for it to dry between layers. Remove masking tape when paint is still wet.

APPLICATION & TIPS

Among all 3D printing materials, PLA is one of the most popular materials used for additive manufacturing.

For best results, the thinner the layer, the slower you print, the higher quality you will get.

PLA filament is an easy-to-use material that will print perfectly with a standard type of nozzle.

For good adhesion to the print bed and easy removal, we recommend installing a WHAM BAM Flexible Build System on your FDM Printer.

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