PLA Mechanical Properties
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
53°C (ISO 75)
Flexural Strength (X-Y)
69-75 MPa (ISO 178)
Tensile Strength (X-Y)
45-49 MPa (ISO 527)
Impact Strength (X-Y)
4.5-5 KJ/m² (ISO 180)
Elastic Modulus (X-Y)
1000-1100 MPa (ISO 527)
Elongation at Break (X-Y)
13.5-15.5% (ISO 527)
Density
1.25-1.26 g/cm³ (ISO 1183)
Melting Flow Rate (MFR)
4-8 g/10min (ISO 1133)
Water Absorption (23°C/24h)
<0.3% (ISO 62)
Recommended Printing Parameters
Drying Conditions before Printing:
55°C, 8 hours (using a convection oven)
Nozzle Diameter:
φ0.4/0.6mm(φ0.4mm recommended)
Nozzle Temperature:
190~240°C
Build Plate Temperature:
25~60°C
Printing Speed:
40~250mm/s (higher speeds require higher temperatures)
Retraction Speed:
30~50mm/s
Support Materials:
Self-supporting, PVA, BVOH
Filament Diameter:
1.75/2.85mm
Printing and Storage Environment Humidity:
Room temperature to 40°C, ≤20% RH (sealed with desiccant)