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At What Temperature Does Pla Deform?

David Miller • • 6 min read
At What Temperature Does Pla Deform?

Performance PLA
PLA begins to deform at temperatures above 60 degrees C, and it is not water or chemical resistant. There is a slight smell when it is heated, rather like microwave popcorn, but no toxic odors or vapor.

Does PLA deform over time?

PLA! ... Especially with PLA, though, I would recommend oversizing mechanical parts by a bit because some grades of PLA like to develop stress cracks over time, just like laser-cut acrylic does, and it will also deform under continuous pressure like under a tight screw head and basically very slowly flow out of the way.

Does PLA warp in the sun?

The degree to which the sun will affect your filament varies, but if any part of your PLA model is exposed to the sun or indirectly to heat, it can start to soften and warp. ... In just one day, the 3D printed PLA pins were melted and completely deformed.

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