3mm 3D Printer PLA Filament For Mendel Printrbot Reprap Prusa

Description PLA Polylactic Acid is created from processing a number of plant products PLA can be composted at commercial facilities unlike ABS which is derived from fossil fuels PLA is a more earth friendly plastic It is stronger and more rigid than ABS and in general the printed objects will have a more glossy look and feel compared to ABS Unlike ABS PLA can be sanded and machined PLA has a lower melting temperature compared to ABS As a material PLA has much less warping versus ABS Additionally a heated bed is not required to print it PLA generally enjoys sharper details and corners compared to ABS without the risk of cracking or warping PLA can also be printed at higher throughput speeds It is compatible with different brands of 3D printers such as Makerbot Mendel reprap UP Prusa Huxley BFB3000 uPrint Cubify printrbot Sumpod Features Our fine grade PLA filament poly lactic acid is derived from corn starch and is biodegraded in an active compost heap We recommend PLA for beginners as its more forgiving and easier to work with as it coolssets faster reducing warpagePLA Filament tends to be translucent and shinyPLA filament is easier to use but not as stable and will dissolve if wetEach spool is sold by weight not length in 1KG spoolsBecause it is sold by weight the length and thickness will varyThe melting point will vary due to the density of the materialThe feed rate and the size of the hot end used will also affect melting pointDiameter tolera