This PLA is made in-house by Prusa Research.
1.75mm filament is manufactured to an accuracy of ±0.02mm (±0.03 for blends)
Before printing, make sure the printing surface is clean.
PLA melts at a relatively low temperature of about 175 degrees Celsius. Unlike so-called thermoset materials,
PLA
can be heated beyond its melting point several times with very little
degradation. It's a hard material, but that also means it's somewhat
brittle. However, this material has been proven to be able to be printed
at a layer height of 50 microns.
However,
PLA is not a
perfect material and, like any other plastic, it has some disadvantages.
Low melting temperature also means low temperature resistance. Parts
begin to lose mechanical resistance at temperatures above 60 °C.
The combination of poor UV and temperature resistance means it is not ideal for outdoor use.
Although PLA
is food safe, we do not recommend repeatedly drinking or eating from
your 3D prints. Due to the small fractures in the printing surface,
bacteria can accumulate there over time. You can avoid this by applying a
food-safe coating. When post-processing PLA, it is ideal to use the wet
sanding process. Without water, you will quickly begin to heat the
plastic through friction, which will cause it to soften and make the
ongoing sanding process difficult.
Print Setting:
Nozzle: 215°C
Bed: 50-60°C
Basic Attributes:
- Easy to print;
- Fragile;
- Possibility of printing tiny parts;
- Low temperature resistance;
- Possibility of printing huge objects;
- Difficult post-processing;
- Low warpage;
