Descrizione
Ultralight PLA (polylactic acid) is a high-performance, bio-based thermoplastic for general-purpose open-source 3D printing. It is a filament with an open-cell structure that results in a spongy texture when printed. Because of this quality, the layers are barely visible on the smooth printed surface, and the material can be easily sanded, cut, and otherwise shaped as needed. Uniquely, the material prints with significantly altered material properties depending on printing conditions. At higher temperatures and lower throughput, the lightest foam is produced. At standard PLA settings, the material is durable and impact resistant. It has a density of approximately 50-60% of a part printed with standard PLA.
It's particularly suitable for lightweight objects, shock-absorbent supports, or parts that require malleability, such as molding and molding, or modeling and prototyping applications. But be careful, to find the best foam/solid balance for your part, you'll need to be willing to tweak and adjust some settings.
Characteristics:
- 50-60% lighter than standard PLA
- Easily malleable for post-processing
- Variable weight and strength potential
- Sustainable biopolymer
- It needs an experimental mindset
