PLA

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable thermoplastic made from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane.

• It’s widely used in FDM/FFF 3D printing because of its predictable extrusion and clean surface finish.

• Density: ~1.24 g/cm³

• Glass transition temperature (Tg): 55–60 °C (softens at this point)

• Melting temperature:145–160 °C depending on grade

• Nozzle temperature: 190–220 °C

• Bed temperature: 0–60 °C (often prints fine without a heated bed)

• Warping: Very low, even without an enclosure.

• Beginner Friendly