Colorg
+ g spool
1.75 mm
±
µm
%
Made inCZ
ExtruderoC
HeatbedoC
What the graph above means?
We measure the diameter of the filament on the X and Y axis more than 4700× per second during the whole manufacturing process. You can see averaged data of these measurements in the graph, so you can make sure that your filament spool is well made and is within the manufacturing tolerance of ±0.02 mm (±0.03 mm for blended materials, PETG Tungsten; ±0.04 mm for PCCF, PA11CF).
Prusament PLA details
Characteristics
PLA is the most commonly used filament. It’s very strong and easy to print material. The perfect choice for printing large objects thanks to its low thermal expansion (little to no warping) and for printing tiny parts because of its low melting temperature.
PLA has a relatively low melting temperature of about 175 degrees Celsius. Unlike so-called thermoset materials, PLA can be heated past its melting point multiple times with very little degradation. It’s also a very hard material, which also means it tends to be slightly brittle, and once it breaks, it likes to shatter.
The combination of being both low UV resistance and having low-temperature resistance means that it’s not ideal for outdoor use.
Tips
Even though PLA is the material on its own is food safe, we do not suggest to repeatedly drink or eat from your 3D prints.
Because of the small fractures on the print surface, bacteria can build up in there over time. You can prevent this by applying a food-safe coating.
When post-processing PLA, it’s better to use wet sanding. Without water, you’ll quickly start heating the plastic by friction, which can result in melting/warping of the object.
Usage
The best use of PLA is for printing concept models, prototypes, low-wear toys, etc.