PLA
Polylactic acid. The most precise material with the best finish in FDM — and the least heat-tolerant.
Material PLA HDT ~55 °C
Example part drawn layer by layer. The colour is illustrative and is not a material property.
PLA data
| Property | Typical reference value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strength (printed, XY) | 40–60 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2.5–3.5 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 3–6 % |
| HDT (0.45 MPa) | ~55 °C |
| Nozzle / bed | 200–220 / 55–65 °C |
Source of the values: Typical reference ranges, compiled from datasheets from several manufacturers and from the literature.
HDT side by side.
One scale from 0 to 300 °C, HDT at 0.45 MPa. The material on this page is in orange.
Engineering materials: HDT at 0.45 MPa (ISO 75), Bambu Lab data sheet. PLA, PETG and ABS: typical reference value; where the guide gives a range, the bar marks the lower bound.
Suited for
- Prototypes and shape validation
- Mock-ups and presentation models
- Low-load jigs, indoor use
- Parts with fine detail
Avoid when
- Temperatures above ~50 °C (a car in the sun, near an engine)
- Constant load: it creeps
- Repeated impact and drops
- Prolonged sun exposure
Variations in stock
- Standard, Matte and Silk PLA
- Wood-filled PLA (Wood)
- Wide range of colours
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Production
24 h to 96 hdepending on volume and material
Minimum order
R$ 80starting at 1 part · NF-e 55
Tax invoice
NF-e model 55on every order
What people usually ask about PLA.
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How heat-resistant is PLA?
The typical HDT at 0.45 MPa is ~55 °C, and the guide recommends avoiding temperatures above ~50 °C (a car in the sun, near an engine).
Is PLA kept in stock?
Yes. PLA is one of the four materials kept in stock (PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU 95A). Production takes 24 h to 96 h, depending on volume and material, and the minimum order is R$ 80, starting at 1 part.
How is PLA printed?
Nozzle at 200–220 °C and bed at 55–65 °C.
When should I avoid PLA?
Temperatures above ~50 °C (a car in the sun, near an engine). Constant load: it creeps. Repeated impact and drops. Prolonged sun exposure.
Which PLA variations are kept in stock?
Standard, Matte and Silk PLA, wood-filled PLA (Wood) and a wide range of colours.
Are the PLA values guaranteed?
No. Real parts vary with orientation, infill, wall thickness and material condition, and the values are not guaranteed or certified. For critical applications (safety, structural load, food contact or medical use), validate the part in your application before series production.
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