PLA

• Minimum Wall Thickness: 1 mm

• Minimum Detail Size: 1 mm

• Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm

• Maximum Dimensions: 256 x 256 x 256 mm

• Surface Finish: Smooth with slight texture

• Strong tensile strength and moderate rigidity

• Naturally brittle; not ideal for high-impact applications

• Withstands moderate operating temperatures up to 50°C

• Low resistance to humidity and UV exposure

• Dimensional tolerance: ±0.15 mm per 100 mm

• Tensile Strength at Yield: 70 MPa

• Tensile Modulus: 3120 MPa

• Melting Temperature: 115°C ± 35°C

PLA is versatile for a variety of non-industrial and light-duty applications, ideal for prototypes, decorative items, and functional parts where extreme durability isn’t required. Examples include:

• Prototyping and Design Validation: Useful for creating early-stage prototypes to visualise designs and check fit and form before mass production.

• Educational Models: Commonly used in educational settings for creating anatomical models, geographical relief maps, or architectural concepts.

• Personal Accessories: Jewellery, keychains, and custom phone cases made with PLA are lightweight, customisable, and affordable.

• Home Decor: Decorative items such as planters, small sculptures, and other personalised home accessories.

• Toy Prototypes and Custom Figurines: PLA’s fine detail resolution makes it a good choice for small batch toys, collectibles, and figurine models.

• Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions: With its biodegradability, PLA can be used to create custom packaging prototypes and eco-friendly promotional items.

• Education: Academic models, teaching aids, and STEM project prototypes.

• Art and Design: Used by artists and designers for creating display pieces and prototype sculptures.

• Consumer Goods: Suitable for small-run manufacturing of consumer items, such as personalised household items.

• Marketing and Advertising: Customised display items, branded give-aways, and mock-ups for trade shows.