About PLA Filament - Made in the USA - The Everyday Essential for 3D Printing

Benefits
  • User-Friendly: PLA is one of the easiest filaments to print with, making it ideal for beginners and a reliable choice for experienced users. It typically requires lower printing temperatures and minimal bed adhesion challenges.
  • Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly: Derived from renewable resources like corn starch, PLA is a more sustainable choice compared to petroleum-based plastics, offering a lower environmental impact.
  • Low Odor Printing: Enjoy a more pleasant printing experience with PLA's minimal and often sweet-smelling emissions, making it suitable for use in various environments.
  • Good Detail & Surface Finish: Achieve excellent print quality with PLA, known for its ability to capture fine details and produce smooth, aesthetically pleasing surfaces.
  • Wide Color Variety: Available in an extensive spectrum of vibrant colors, opaque and translucent options, allowing for creative freedom in your designs.
  • Versatile Applications: Perfect for concept modeling, educational projects, decorative items, cosplay props, low-stress mechanical parts, and much more.


Warnings and Advisories
  • Storage: Store PLA in a cool, dry place, ideally with desiccant, to prevent moisture absorption, which can degrade print quality.
  • Heat Resistance: While versatile, PLA has a lower heat deflection temperature compared to some other plastics, making it less suitable for high-temperature applications.


Recommended Starting Printing Settings
  • Nozzle Temperature (Recommended): Range: 190°C - 215°C (374°F - 419°F)
  • Heated Bed Temperature (Recommended): Range: 50°C - 60°C (122°F - 140°F)
  • Print Speed (Recommended): Range: 40mm/s - 600mm/s

The above settings are general guidelines. The exact optimal settings can vary slightly depending on your specific 3D printer model, the brand of filament, and even environmental factors like room temperature. Always refer to any specific recommendations provided by the filament manufacturer on the spool or packaging.