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UltiMaker PLA Plastic for 3D Printers
UltiMaker PLA plastic for 3D printers (polylactic acid) is an extremely versatile and easy-to-print material, available in 11 colors. It prints reliably with high dimensional accuracy and quality surface finish. This makes it an ideal material for a wide range of applications – from detailed prototypes to simple production fixtures and measuring instruments.
UltiMaker PLA is compatible for dual-extruder printing with UltiMaker PVA filaments and Breakaway support filament.
- Easy to print at high speed
- Achieve excellent tensile strength and surface quality
- Dual extrude in two colors, or with PVA or Breakaway
- Perfect for investment casting to create metal parts
UltiMaker PLA Characteristics
Below are some key mechanical properties of UltiMaker PLA:
- Izod impact strength – up to 4 kJ/m²
- Glass transition temperature – 60 °C
- Melting temperature – 145 – 160 °C
- Tensile strength – 49.5 MPa
- Tensile modulus – 2346.5 MPa
- Elongation at yield – 3.3%
- Elongation at break – 5.2%
- Flexural strength – 103 MPa
- Flexural modulus 3150 ISO 178
- Impact strength – 5.1 kJ/m²
- Shore hardness – 83D
Printing Parameters
- Nozzle temperature – 210 – 220 °C
- Bed temperature – 60 °C
- Build surface – glass + thin layer of glue
- Enclosed chamber – not required
Compatible print cores: AA 0.25 mm, AA 0.4 mm, AA 0.8 mm
UltiMaker PLA Applications
This highly accurate and easy-to-print material is an excellent means for producing architectural models, visualization aids for various purposes including medical, production aids, castings and molds for metal or ceramic parts, conceptual models, prototypes, and educational projects.
- Accurate model visualization
The versatility of UltiMaker PLA makes it a primary material for a wide range of applications, including prototype creation and concept visualization. Create detailed dual-color prints or combine them with UltiMaker PVA for complex geometric elements and complete design freedom.
- Detailed conceptual models
UltiMaker PLA helps architects quickly create affordable high-resolution models with clear surface details for client presentations.
- Low melting temperature
With UltiMaker PLA, you can create detailed metal or ceramic parts with perfect accuracy. The low melting temperature of UltiMaker PLA makes it ideal for investment casting and mold inserts.
