PLA
Eco Thermoplastic
PLA is a renewable plastic material offered as a low-cost material option for fast-draft part iterations.
Quick, economical design concepts available in 11 color options, including transparent. PLA offers a higher stiffness than ABS and its low melting point and HDT mean less heat and power required to print parts.
PLA works well at high speeds, specifically fast-draft mode on the Stratasys F123 Series, for quick concept verification and design development.
PLA Material Profile
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PLA provides the speed of fast-draft mode while keeping material expenses down. Spend less, create more.
This value-priced material is user-friendly and is made from renewable resources.
Main Uses
PLA model material is ideal for quick concept and verification models with good tensile strength.
PLA Material Applications
PLA Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XZ AXIS | ZX AXIS | XZ axis | ZX axis | ||
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 6,580 psi | 3,790 psi | 45 MPa | 26 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 6,990 psi | 3,830 psi | 48 MPa | 26 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 440,730 psi | 368,200 psi | 3,039 MPa | 2,539 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 12,190 psi | 6,570 psi | 84 MPa | 45 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 425,010 psi | 358,290 psi | 2,930 MPa | 2,470 MPa |
| Flexural Strain at Break | ASTM D790 | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| IZOD impact – notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 0.5 ft-lb/in | N/A | 27 J/m | N/A |
| IZOD impact – unnotched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 3.6 ft-lb/in | N/A | 192 J/m | N/A |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY | ZX | ||
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 2.9E+15 ohm-cm | 3.24E+15 ohm-cm |
| Dielectric Constant | ASTM D150-98 | 1.51 | 2.33 |
| Dissipation Factor | ASTM D150-98 | 0.003 | 0.005 |
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D149-09, Method A | 154 V/mil | 293 V/mil |
| OTHER | TEST METHOD | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.264 g/cc |
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Service
Advantages of parts built with a Stratasys FDM 3D Printer
Tough long-lasting parts
High-performance thermoplastics combined with precision extrusion processes let us build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts;
TriMech production grade FDM solutions provide clients with the best accuracy, repeatability, and material selection of any 3D printing technology.
Used commonly in aerospace, automotive and transportation, manufacturing, and more, this process is helping clients do more, do it better, and do it for less.
Meet production demands
TriMech FDM production systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce.
With the largest full-convection build envelopes and material capacities in their class, we can provide longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing service providers.
In combination with our material portfolio, we are challenging the limits of what can be done with FDM technology.
Gain new possibilities
TriMech’s FDM specialists will help to streamline your business processes from design through manufacturing, eliminating the need for physical inventories and moving beyond the limitations of traditional manufacturing, whilst offering unparalleled efficiency, design freedom, and production agility.
Leverage the best solution on the market without the capital expense of in-house equipment: we deliver a tailored service, combining 20+ years of experience with industry-leading FDM technologies. Regardless of industry, we’ll help optimize timelines, costs, and approach.
Industries we work with
TriMech Advanced Manufacturing is used in a wide variety of industries
Architectural Design & Construction
- Model making
- Urban planning
- Concepts
High Tech & Consumer Products
- Aesthetic and function testing
- Concepts and prototypes
- Sales and marketing models
Dental, Medical & Life Sciences
- Anatomical models
- Medical devices
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Surgical planning models
Industrial Products, Mold Tool & Die
- Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
- Injection molding
- Silicone molding
- Sand and investment casting
- Thermoforming
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