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PLA Basic

Ref.: PLA-BSC-BLACK-175

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PLA (polylactic acid) is a biodegradable plastic that is obtained from natural resources, specifically it's obtained from the starch extracted from corn, beets or wheat. This filament is made in Europe and it comes in 1 kg spools and in diameters of 1.75 mm or 2. 85 mm. PLA is one of the most used materials in 3D printing today because it doesn't give off harmful gases and it is easy to print on almost any FDM 3D printer on the market. The ease of use of this material derives from many factors:

It doesn't require a hot bed. If it is available, it is recommended to use it at around 60 ºC.
It's generally printed at low temperatures (between 190-230 ºC).
It's a material with an almost non-existent warping.

Material	PLA Basic	ABS Basic
Biodegradable
Hygroscopic
Machining possible
Coating possible
Requires Hot bed
Warping tendency
Gives off odors

Table 1: Comparison of printing properties and characteristics of PLA and ABS Basic. Source: Filament2Print.

The PLA Basic is made of PLA INGEO 3D850 without the incorporation of recovered material. Thus, PLA Basic is a material with high resolution, rigidity, and low shrinkage. It has a higher hot melt index than other PLAs and excellent adhesion to printing surfaces, a feature that optimizes the quality of the first layer and minimizes the risk of warping or deformation.

Some of the PLA Basic colors

Image 1: Some of the PLA Basic colors. Source: Filament2Print.

The highlight of the PLA Basic is its improved mechanical properties, its impact resistance and its resistance to high temperatures. PLA Basic exhibits faster crystallization rates, and is capable of developing resistance to temperatures of up to 90 ºC until reaching its softening temperature. Thanks to all these properties, PLA Basic allows printing glossy pieces with good resistance to impact and temperature, generating less carbon footprint than ABS.

Parts 3D printed in PLA stand out for their glossy finish, which makes PLA a widely used material for the manufacture of aesthetic or decorative pieces, as well as for the production of non-functional prototypes. Another way to obtain extraordinary surface finishes with PLA is the use of coatings specifically designed for 3D printing, such as XTC-3D or Nanovia Spray coating.

General information
Material	PLA
Format	1 kg
Density	(D792) 1.24 g/cm³
Filament diameter	1.75 / 2.85 mm
Filament tolerance	± 0.05 mm
Filament length	(Ø 1.75 mm) ±335 m / (Ø 2.85 mm) ±110 m

Printing properties
Printing temperature	190-230 ºC
Print bed temperature	✗ / 50-70 ºc
Chamber temperature	✗
Cooling fan	✓
Recommended printing speed	- mm/s

Mechanical properties
Elongation at break	(D638) 3.31 %
Tensile strength	(D638) 50 MPa
Tensile modulus	(D638) 2315 MPa
Flexural strength	- MPa
Flexural modulus	- MPa
Surface hardness	-
Impact strength	2.5 KJ/m²

Thermal properties
Melting temperature	(D3418) 165-180 ºC
Softening temperature	- ºC

Specific properties
Transparency	✗

Other
HS Code	3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)	200 mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)	53 mm
Spool width	70 mm

3D printing with PLA Basic is very simple. It isn't necessary that the printing base is hot, although if possible it's recommended that the base be at approximately 50-60 ºC, to avoid the appearance of any small indication of "warping". The extruder temperature must be between 190 and 220 ºC depending on the color and the 3D printer used.

Adhesion of the first layer is key and probably one of the most important factors in obtaining good impressions, so Blue Tape, BuildTak, Magigoo or 3DLac can be used.

When generating the print file, it's recommended to configure the “raft”, which consists of creating a first thick layer, like supports, that will not undergo this contraction and on which the piece will be printed. The downside to using the raft is that this first coat will look less smooth. It's recommended to lower the density of the “infill” parameter so that the piece stores less heat. Regarding the “brim” parameter (the membrane that is created around the piece) it's recommended to adjust it in thicknesses never greater than 5mm to help the first layer not peel off.

If your printer has a layer fan, it's recommended that you activate it for best results. If you need to print very thin and tall pieces, you will see that PLA plastic does not give enough time to harden in each layer, so the piece will look as if it has melted. To solve this problem, it's recommended to print at least 2 pieces spaced at the same time in the printer base. In this way, while the extruder moves from one part to another, the plastic has enough time to harden in each layer, achieving a much better result. The article on our 3D printing blog explains about the main questions of 3D printing in PLA and ABS.

3D printing with PLA is simpler and easier than with ABS. It is not necessary that the printer dock is hot, but if possible it is recommended that the base is approximately 50-60 ºC, to prevent any small sign of "warping" appears. The extruder temperature must be between 190 and 220 ºC depending on the colour and 3D printer used. If your printer has a fan nozzle is recommended that you enable it for best results In the article from our blog of 3D printing is explained about the main doubts of 3D printing with PLA and ABS.

If you need to print very thin and tall pieces, you will see that the PLA plastic does not give you enough time to harden each layer, so that the piece will be as if it had melted. To solve this problem we give a very simple advice, printed at the same time at least 2 pieces, and place them in separate base. So while the extruder is moved from one piece to another, the plastic has time to harden each layer in achieving a better result.

The adhesion of the first layer is key and probably the most important factors for goods prints. So you can use Blue Tape, BuildTak, Magigoo or 3DLac.

It is also advisable to set the "raft" which is to create a first thick layer, and supports that will not suffer that contraction and on which is printed the piece. The disadvantage of using the "raft" is that this first layer will have a less smooth.
It is advisable to lower the density of "infill" parameter for the part to store less heat. As for the "brim" (the membrane that is created around the part) parameter is recommended never fit in greater thicknesses of 5 mm to help the first layer does not come off.

As for the interior temperature where printed is recommended to be controlled and no drafts.