Overview
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a biodegradable, sustainable and food safe polymer made from organic sources.
It is the most common used filament in FFF 3D printers for its ease of use and wide range of applications, specially those not mechanically or thermally demanding. Definitely a good starting point to learn about the 3D Printing manufacturing process.
Compatibility: Find out the BCN3D printers and filaments compatibility
Applications
- Architectural mockups
- Aesthetic, concept models
- Investment casting molds
- Low mechanically demanding prototypes
BCN3D Filaments
Industrial-grade materials manufactured by BASF and Mitsubishi Chemical and designed to deliver outstanding results for BCN3D printers.
Properties
- Detailed and glossy surface quality
- Good tensile strength
- Rigid, fragile behaviour
- Good UV resistance
- Withstand operating temperatures up to 50°C
- Odor-free, ideal for educational and office environments
- Compatible with PVA supports
- Low solvent and water resistance
Datasheets:
How to Print
Printer Settings
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Extruder temp. 180º C – 210º C |
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Bed temp. 65º C Sigma & Sigmax |
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Cooling fan 100% |
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Speed 40 – 80 mm/s |
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Min. layer height 0.08 – 0.2 mm |
For BCN3D Stratos users:
Get a proper printing profile for PLA using the ones integrated into the BCN3D Stratos.
Bed adhesion:
To ensure good bed adhesion use Magigoo.
Recommendations:
Store it in an airtight container with desiccant.
Gallery
Product design prototype
PLA is ideal for those models and prototypes that need and good surface quality and aesthetic detail. Also, is the perfect material for printing part that contain overhangs, complex geometries and intricate curves.
Affordable concept design
The process of developing the conceptual design of a product using 3D printing reduces the costs of product development and allows the evaluation of the functionality of the specific part. PLA is a perfect material for that kind of prototypes.
Variety of colours
Colours express different feelings and emotions; if we know how to play with them and use them when appropriate, our designs will be a success.
Product design prototype
For this prototype of the frame for TwoNav’s GPS devices, PLA was chosen for its famed versatility and ease of use.
Customized tooling
After dissolving soluble supports to enable the creation of complex geometries, this end-use part made from Tough PLA is a sturdy device that guarantees precision for the creation of end-use parts.
Product design prototype
For this stretcher’s base of carbon fiber that joins onto a foldable aluminum structure, 3D printed parts were used for inserts in the structure. PLA was chosen for its cost efficiency and ease of print, avoiding what would otherwise be an expensive industrial process.
Product design prototype
While other rovers contain metal conveyor belts, the Clearwater team was looking for something more lightweight. In total, ¾ of the rover is 3D printed: the hulls in ABS for its toughness against sea conditions; ABS for the springs and bridge; TPU for the flexible, rubbery bristles; and PLA for some more rigid parts.
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Professional packing and fast shipping
Due to our longstanding partnership with UPS FedEx DHL and other major global carriers, we are able provide a range of shipping options. Our warehouse staff is highly trained to package your goods exactly as per the specifications we offer. Before shipping the goods are carefully inspected and secured. Everyday we deliver thousands of packages to customers from all over the world. This is a testament to our commitment to be the largest online retailer worldwide. The warehouses and centers for distribution are situated in Europe and the USA.
Orders with more than one item are given processing time for each item.
Before shipping, we will conduct a thorough inspection of the items you've ordered. Currently, most orders are shipped within 48-hours. Expected delivery time is between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we do not fully manage it because of the fact that multiple stakeholders are involved, including our factory and warehouse. The actual levels of stock can change at any moment. It's possible that the stock may run out after your order has been placed.
The policy is 30 days. If you haven't received the product within 30 days, we are not able to issue a refund or an exchange.
For your item to be returned, it must be unopened and in the same state as you received it in. It must also be in the original packaging.
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