Materials
PLA
In stockModels, visual prototypes, anything that stays indoors.
The easiest material to print and the sharpest on fine detail. Stiff rather than tough, and it softens in a hot car or on a windowsill in summer. Right for models, housings that stay indoors and anything you want to look crisp.
At a glance
Price£0.07 per g
StrengthMedium
Max working temperature55 °C
Layer heights0.12, 0.2, 0.28 mm
Colours in stock8
Outdoor useNo
Density1.24 g/cm³
Figures from the filament manufacturer, measured at 100% infill. Printed parts are weaker across the layers.
Photo: a part printed in PLA, close enough to see the layers, white background
When to choose it, and when not to
Good for
- Models and visual prototypes
- Small text and fine detail
- Jigs and fixtures that stay cool
- Anything cheap and quick
Not the right choice for
- Anything that gets warm
- Parts that take repeated knocks
- Outdoor use
How it's printed
Nozzle0.4 mm
Nozzle temperature220 °C
Bed55 °C, textured plate
Cooling100%
Colours in stock
Black
White
Grey
Yellow
Light grey
Blue
Green
Red
Parts printed in PLA
Photo: a white PLA architectural model
Photo: a white PLA matte lamp shade