PLA Filament
PLA (polylactic acid) is a widely available bio-degradable type of plastic. Its high strength and low cost make it ideal for 3D printing and is a great choice when starting out with a new 3D printer due to finished printed objects not warping as much as other materials such as ABS.
Advantages of PLA Filament
- Can be printed on a non-heated print surface
- Is Bio-Degradable
- Does not generate fumes when printing
- Smooth finish
- Can be printed at high speed
Disadvantages
- Is prone to warping
Printers that use PLA
Here is an auto-generated list of printers that are compatible with this material. Check with the printer manufacturer for full compatibility before purchase.
STL Tools
ImageToStl.com - Convert 2D images to 3D STL models
An easy to use tool to create 3D printable STL models from simple 2D image files.
Convert OBJ, 3DS, X3D and VRML files to STL models
If you have 3D model files that you wish to convert to STL files then this is the tool you need to convert your files ready for 3D printing.