PLA

Perfect for bulk printing, PLA is widely used in marketing, engineering, and retail to create prototypes, functional-use items, promotional items, and consumer goods. PLA delivers consistent, high-quality results, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for various applications.

PLA is also a popular 3D printing filament for its ease of use and eco-friendly nature. Made from renewable resources like cornstarch, PLA is biodegradable and ideal for projects requiring precision and fine detail. Its low warping, minimal odor, and availability in various colors make it a favorite.

Applications:

General Use
Short-Run Production
Prototyping
Functional Use Parts
Sales Models
Event Props (Large Items)

Material Properties:

Translucent Option
Multiple Color Options

Pros & Cons:

High Detail
Ease of Use
Biodegradable - Environmentally Friendly
Variety of Colors and Finishes
Low tendancy to warp during printing
Low Temperature Softening Point
Brittleness
Limited Flexibility
Lower Impact Resistance
Polylactic Acid

Color Options:

Standard PLA
High-Speed PLA

Finish Options:

PLA plastic printing using FDM technology does not typically have a wide range of possible surface finishes. There are, however, a wide range of colors available and post-processing can be done on the part to achieve the following finishes.

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Standard FDM/FFF
Sanded FDM/FFF