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.
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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.
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