Features

• Due to its low t***ency to warp PLA can also be printed without a heated bed. If you have a heated bed the recomm***ed temperature is ± 35-60˚C. PLA can be ***d on all common desktop FDM or FFF technology 3D printers. RS Pro 3D Printer Filament PLA 2.85mm, 1Kg. Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) is a biodegradable plastic made from renewable natural resources and one of the most popular materials for 3D printing. Plastics such as PLA are the most popular 3D printing material due to its simplicity, dimensional accuracy and low cost. PLA can be printed at a low temperature and does not require a heated bed and is one of the most environmentally fri***ly filaments available. PLA is a tough, easy to *** high-grade PLA type of filament, ideal for 3D printing. Slightly modified, the filament retains the typical features of PLA but makes it tougher and less brittle. Due to a low shrinkage factor, PLA will not deform after cooling. This RS Pro range of PLA 3D printing material come in various colours: ; 832-0260 832-0260 - Natural ; 832-0264 832-0264 - Black ; 832-0270 832-0270 - Red ; 832-0273 832-0273 - White ; 832-0276 832-0276 - Blue ; 832-0282 832-0282 - Yellow ; 832-0286 832-0286 - Orange ; 832-0289 832-0289 - Green ; 832-0292 832-0292 - Gold ; 832-0295 832-0295 - Silver ; 832-0298 832-0298 - Pink ; 832-0302 832-0302 - Grey ; 832-0305 832-0305 – Fluorescent Yellow ; 832-0309 832-0309 – Fluorescent Orange ; 832-0318 832-0318 – Glow-in Dark Green. Features and Benefits Tougher and less brittle compared to regular PLA Easy to print at low temperature Low warping Biodegradable unlike ABS filament – PLA is derived from crops such as corn and sugar cane Limited smell Good shelf life Once you have purchased your filament, it is important to store it correctly to maintain its quality. Over time the plastic will absorb moisture from the air, creating small water bubbles in the filament. These bubbles when heated in the extruder nozzle quickly reach boiling point, spoiling the print. The *** of desiccant dehumidifiers to absorb the moisture is highly recomm***ed Storage Cool and dry (15-25˚C) and away from UV light. Enhances the shelf life significantly Typical Applications PLA is ***d in a wide range of applications such as: General printing Hobbyist Medical Education Prototyping Jewellery Architecture models Aviation Engineering Automotive. FAQs What material can be ***d in 3D Printing? Various materials can be ***d for 3D printing which includes: PLA, ABS plastic, polyamide (nylon), glass filled polyamide, stereolithography materials (epoxy resins), silver, titanium, steel, wax, photopolymers and polycarbonate. What is the least expensive 3D printing material? PLA and ABS are the least expensive.