Advantages&Disadvantages Of PLA Material
Advantages
PLA provides several advantages over other materials, including:
· Environmentally friendly (if disposed of correctly)
· Easy to 3D print
· Safe for use in applications such as food containers and medical devices
· Comes with a wide range of composite and colour options to provide different properties and appearances
· Can be solvent welded (such as with dichloromethane)
Disadvantages
There are, however, some disadvantages with using PLA, including:
· Low heat resistance
· Comparatively low strength
· Machine processing can be difficult