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What is the PLA Filament Made From?
The most commonly used 3D printing material today, PLA 3D filament materials are biodegradable thermoplastics made from cornstarch, tapioca roots, sugar cane, or potato starch. This makes it the most environmentally friendly 3D printing material, and one of the easiest 3D printing materials to use. Being considerably less toxic than other petrochemical-based plastics, PLA 3D prints are suitable in biomedical applications.
Where can you use PLA Filament
Most commonly, PLA filaments are used in making food packaging (candy wrappers, containers, and cups), disposable tableware and garments, bags, and biodegradable medical implants. It is not recommended in thin or high-strength applications.
Using it as a Printing Material
With a lower temperature threshold than other popular 3D printing materials, PLA often extrudes at about 195°C to 215°C. A heated printbed is not necessary to render designs on PLA filaments, but heating the bed plate to 60°C can improve the quality of the finished product. The material also flows better, so you can render more detailed designs and achieve defined corners in faster speeds.
As a finished product, PLA prints are brittle out of the press but are tough once they are cooled down. It only emits a slight odor, described as sweet, like corn or maple syrup, so a fume hood is not necessary when printing PLA. You can sand it down to achieve a glossy finish, and you can paint the surface with acrylic paint (some suggest using a primer first).
For biomedical applications, it is generally recommended to avoid pigmented PLA 3D printer filaments. The coloring agent may not be non-toxic like the material itself.
Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament is the most common 3D printing material used in the 3D printing industry today. The premium bioplastic product is made from renewable natural resources and is biodegradable. Not recommended for thin, high strength applications. Through our quality-oriented process, Keene Village Plastics manufactures Performance PLA (Polylactic Acid) 3D printing filaments that are faithful to industry standards while surpassing quality expectations for this material.
Features & Benefits
– Bio-friendly
– Easy to use
– Minimal warping and shrinking
– Can be painted
| Color | Dark Gray |
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| Spool Size | 1kg, 5lb |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
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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