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PLA Basic

PLA Basic

PLA is the most common and most cost-effective material for 3D printing.

Estimated delivery time:
2 - 5 working days
The delivery time extends from the time the order is placed until the models are received.
Maximum print size:
250 x 250 x 250mm
Larger models can be printed by dividing them into several parts and then joining them together.
Standard layer height:
0.2mm
Possible layer heights:
0.12mm
Contact us if you require a different layer height.
Tolerance:
±0.2 mm
Heat resistance:
58°C
The model can be used up to this temperature without being damaged.

Available colors

Black White Grey Red Blue Green Yellow Orange

Available post-processing

Acrylic lacquer

Gallery

Suitable for

  • Covers
  • Brackets without physical strain
  • Adapter
  • Simple figures
  • Simple & affordable prototypes

Unsuitable for

  • Models with mechanical load
  • Complex models with many overhangs
  • Outdoor models
  • Models with very fine details

Additional information

PLA is our most popular material and covers many applications. If you need a model that is not exposed to special conditions such as stress, heat or moisture, PLA is the perfect choice. We offer both the normal and a matt version of PLA.

Minimum wall thickness with supported wall

A supported wall is one that is connected to other walls on two or more sides.

1

Minimum wall thickness for unsupported wall

An unsupported wall is one that is connected to other walls on less than two sides.

1

Minimum supported wire thickness with support structure

A wire is a feature whose length is more than five times its width. A supported wire is connected to walls on both sides.

2

Minimum supported wire thickness without support structure

A wire is a feature whose length is more than five times its width. An unsupported wire is connected to walls on less than two sides.

2

Minimum hole diameter

The precision of a hole depends not only on its diameter, but also on the thickness of the wall in which it is printed. The thicker the wall, the less accurate the hole can be. For holes that go all the way through, it must also be ensured that there is a clear line of sight so that all excess material can be removed during post-processing.

2

Minimal raised detail

A detail is a feature whose length is less than twice its width. The minimum size of details is determined by the printer resolution. If the detail dimensions are below this minimum, the printer may not be able to reproduce them accurately. Details that are too small can also be smoothed out during polishing and thus disappear.

To ensure that details are clearly displayed, they should be larger than the specified minimum. We may not be able to print products with details below the minimum size as the end result will not match your design. If your product contains smaller details, try to enlarge them, remove them or choose a material with finer detail reproduction.

0.6

Minimal engraved detail

A detail is a feature whose length is less than twice its width. Engraved or recessed details are those that go into a surface.

0.6

Minimum distance between components

The distance is the space between two parts, walls or wires. To achieve a successful print result, the gap between parts, walls and wires should be greater than the specified minimum. If the distance is too small, it may help to increase the gap or connect the parts or features if their independence is not necessary. Alternatively, a material with a smaller minimum gap can be selected.

0.5

Included parts possible?

Sometimes interlocking or moving parts cannot be printed because the supports inside the cross-section cannot be removed.

Yes

Support structures needed?

As each layer must build on the previous one, some materials at angles greater than 45 degrees usually require supports to be printed along with the design. Supports are not inherently detrimental to your design, but they increase the complexity of the printing process and result in a less smooth surface on overhanging parts.

Yes

Properties

Weather resistant

Heat resistant

Elastic

High strength

Chemically resistant

Biodegradable

Technical data sheet

Technical data sheet
Safety sheet

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

How it works:   
In the FDM process, a thermoplastic plastic wire (filament) is fed through a heated nozzle, which melts the material and applies it in thin layers to a building platform. The nozzle moves in the desired shape and builds up the model layer by layer.

Advantages of FDM:  
  • Cost-effective: FDM is one of the most cost-effective 3D printing processes, both in terms of material costs and the printing process.
  • Robust and stable: FDM prints are often very stable and are well suited for functional prototypes and simple components.
  • Variety of materials: There is a wide selection of filaments with different properties, such as PLA for simple models, ABS for more stable components and flexible materials.
Areas of application:FDM is well suited for prototypes, housings and mechanical components that do not require extremely high precision. It is often used in product development, in the hobby sector and for simple, functional parts.