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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.

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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ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE

RING ADAPTOR

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.

Price

£££££

Lead Time

1 to 3 working days

Min Feature Size

0.8 mm

Tolerances

± 0.50 mm below 100mm / ± 0.60 % above 100mm

Maximum Part Size

260 x 260 x 260 mm

Layer Height

100 – 200 

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. 

  • Concept models
  • Non-functional prototyping
  • Medical implants (screws, rods, pins)
  • Lost wax casting
  • Toys
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