Stratasys
PLA
FDM · PLA
PLA is a renewable plastic offered as an inexpensive option for fast-draft part iterations. It is available for Stratasys F123 series printers, and offers higher stiffness than ABS with lower heat and power requirements thanks to its low melting point and HDT.
48 MPa (XZ)
Tensile Strength
3,039 MPa (XZ)
Tensile Modulus
2.5% (XZ)
Elongation at Break
53°C @ 66 psi
Heat Deflection Temperature
Finish and colour of the material as printed
Why choose PLA?Why this material
Works well at high speeds, particularly in fast-draft mode on the F123 series, for rapid concept validation
Good tensile strength and available in a wide range of colours
Lower processing requirements than competing materials
Suited to office use
Technical propertiesVerified figures only
48 MPa (XZ)
26 MPa (ZX), Ultimate – ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
3,039 MPa (XZ)
2,539 MPa (ZX) – ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus
2.5% (XZ)
1.0% (ZX) – ASTM D638
Elongation at Break
53°C @ 66 psi
51°C @ 264 psi – ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
1.264 g/cc
ASTM D792
Density
Typical applicationsWhat it is used for
Early, fast concept modelling
Low-cost prototyping
Concept validation and design development
Compatible printersSystems that run this material
F123 Series
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Technical Data Sheet
Download the Technical Data SheetMaterial characteristicsAppearance and classification
- Fast-draft printing
- wide color range
- low processing requirements
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