Advantages Of 3D Printing With PLA Filament

Polylactic Acid is the most popular 3D printing material, commonly known as 3D printer PLA filament. It is a thermoplastic and a bioplastic derived from corn starch. It is renewable and vitally biodegradable; interestingly, the plastic gives off a sweet aroma during the 3D printing process.

Before you get started with the best paint for 3D prints PLA, you might as well find it very vital to make sure your printer meets the hardware requirements listed below to facilitate you with the best print quality;

ExtruderThe extruder or printing temperature should be between 190 degrees Celsius to 210 degrees Celsius.

There is no special hot-end required.

1.    Build Surface

If it's a 3D printer that 3D prints, CNC carve, and laser engrave and cuts, be sure to have an MDF board and clamp sets for CNC carving, an aluminum grid table for laser engraving and cutting, and a magnetic bed with a removable print sheet for 3D printing.

1.    Bed

A heated bed temperature should be between 25 and 60 degrees Celsius.

Heated beds and enclosures can be optional.

1.    Cooling

When printing with PLA filament, a cooling fan is required. Therefore, you can also go for Snapmaker's 3D printer, which has an upgraded cooling system that combines fast speed and brilliant accuracy simultaneously. In addition, the 3D printer has a newly designed power module with intelligent fan speed adjustment.

PLA filament as a printing material has various advantages; though it is not quite perfect since it has some drawbacks, the benefits bring about its imperfections. The benefits include the following;

·    The PLA filament comes in different forms and colors; therefore, manufacturers keep manipulating this factor to ensure you get the correct color for your project.

·    It is non-toxic hence expanding its application to various food or medical industries.

·    When 3D printing with PLA filament, minimal fumes are produced, but there is almost no odor and less likeliness of harmful effects compared to other thermoplastics.

·    It is easy to print with, so you can opt for this filament as a beginner. Additionally, it does not necessarily require a heated bed.

·    It is cheap compared to other materials making it an ideal option for cutting the budget.

·    PLA filament is extracted from a plant-based starch, making it more eco-friendlier than other plastics.