Polylactic acid · HDT 55 °C
PLA 3D printing
Stiff, stable and easy to finish. Right for dimensional prototypes, light jigs and indoor visual parts.
What PLA is used for
Check models, lightly loaded jigs, indoor covers, presentations.
What to watch out for
Not the choice for heat, hard impacts or outdoors. It softens above about 55 °C.
Serial batch: about two production days
Reference values
- Mechanical strength
- 42 / 100
- Heat resistance
- 32 / 100
- UV resistance
- 38 / 100
- Flexibility
- 22 / 100
- HDT
- 55 °C
Scores from 0 to 100 to guide the choice. They do not replace a test on the real part.
FAQ
PLA: common questions
01When should you use PLA in 3D printing?
Stiff, stable and easy to finish. Right for dimensional prototypes, light jigs and indoor visual parts. Typical uses: check models, lightly loaded jigs, indoor covers, presentations.
02What are the limits of PLA?
Not the choice for heat, hard impacts or outdoors. It softens above about 55 °C.
03What temperature can 3D printed PLA take?
The indicative heat deflection temperature (HDT) is 55 °C. It is a reference value for the filament: real behavior depends on geometry, load and print settings.
04Can you produce serial batches in PLA?
Yes. The batch runs with the same file and the same parameters, with about two production days plus shipping. From 10 parts we apply −20%, from 30 parts −40%, and from 100 parts a custom price.
Got a part to print in PLA?
Upload the file to the quote tool or ask for a batch: if the material is not the right one, we tell you before printing.