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PLA Basic

PLA Basic

$0.13 per gram

Everyday Strength You Can Count On
This PLA delivers consistent performance with tensile strength around 39 MPa (X–Y direction), bending strength ~76 MPa, and impact resistance ~27 kJ/m²—strong enough for most functional and decorative prints alike (api.x3dshop.com).

Clean, Smooth Finish
Boasting a bending modulus near 2,750 MPa, it holds crisp detail without being brittle. The result: prints that feel solid in-hand and look polished on display .

Built for Consistency
With reliable layer bonding and low variability in mechanical properties across axes, it’s a dependable choice for parts that need dimensional accuracy and dependable feel.


🔧 Best For:

  • Everyday functional parts: clips, holders, gadgets

  • Decorative models: figurines, desk pieces, gifts

  • Prototypes & study prints: accurate form with predictable performance


Specs at a Glance:

Property Typical Value
Tensile Strength (X–Y) 39 ± 2 MPa
Breaking Elongation (X–Y) 12.2 ± 0.4 %
Bending Modulus (X–Y) 2,750 ± 60 MPa
Bending Strength (X–Y) 76 ± 3 MPa
Impact Strength (X–Y) 26.6 ± 2.8 kJ/m²
Density ~1.25 g/cm³
Impact Strength (Z) 13.8 ± 0.9 kJ/m² (notched)

(All data sourced from standard PLA Basic material testing) (en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, api.x3dshop.com, bcn3d.com)


TL;DR:
PLA Basic delivers everyday strength, clean aesthetics, and consistent results—perfect for solid models that need to look and perform well, right out of your collection.

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