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Plastic · Material Overview

PLA

Polylactic Acid — Common FDM filament for prototypes and light-duty products.

Advantages

Easy to print
Wide color availability
No dedicated mold required

Limitations

Low heat resistance in many grades
Layer-dependent strength
Post-processing for smooth surfaces

Compatible Processes

FDM 3D Printing

Deposit thermoplastic filament in layers to build a part without dedicated molds.

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