3D PRINTING IN PLA
The most commonly available 3D printing material on the market. Derived from corn crops, this recycled material is food safe and environmentally friendly.
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CHRISTMAS CLOSURE Our additive manufacturing facility is now CLOSED for Xmas holidays and any new orders won't be processed until we re-open on the 04/01/2021.
FDM PLA MATERIALS
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
HEAT RESISTANCE
Our materials perform at operating temperatures up to 55°C – extruded at 190°C and above.
LOW COST
Our materials are produced under strict quality guidelines in the European Union (EU) – ISO 14021
TENSILE STRENGTH
Tested to ISO 527 our materials have tensile strengths of 40 MPa
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- Description
Applications
FDM is the most widely available 3D printing process, mainly used for low-cost prototyping and design verification with very fast turn around times.
Strengths
Low-cost and fast turnaround times.
Weaknesses
Limited dimensional accuracy and print layers are likely to be visible.
- Characteristics
Price
£££££
Lead Time
1 to 3 working days
Min Feature Size
0.8 mm
Tolerances
± 0.5% (min: ± 0.5 mm)
Maximum Part Size
260 x 260 x 260 mm
Layer Height
100 – 200
- Main Uses
PLA is a low cost solution offering high stiffness and good detail. Environmentally friendly, this biodegradable material is derived from corn starch and is recyclable. Greater detail than ABS, but more brittle. Unsuitable for outdoor applications or high-temperatures.
- Top Applications
- Concept models
- Non-functional prototyping
- Medical implants (screws, rods, pins)
- Lost wax casting
- Toys
