PLA

PLA (polylactic acid) is versatile, easy to 3D print. It prints reliably with high dimensional accuracy and a quality surface finish. This makes it an ideal material for a range of applications – from detailed prototypes to simple manufacturing jigs and gauges.
Material properties

  • Aesthetical
  • Strong
  • High stiffness
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PLA material properties

Mechanical properties

Tensile (Young’s) modulus

3250 ± 119 MPa (XY)
3292 ± 101 MPa (YZ)
3071 ± 181 MPa (Z)

Tensile stress at yield

52.5 ± 0.9 MPa (XY)
59.0 ± 0.7 MPa (YZ)
No yield (Z)

Tensile stress at break

45.5 ± 1.1 Mpa (XY)
56.0 ± 1.5 MPa (YZ)
33.1 ± 2.8 MPa (Z)

Thermal properties

Heat deflection (HDT) at 0.455 MPa*

58.8 ± 0.4 °C

Melting temperature

151.8 °C