FILAMENT TYPE ABS PLA
Produced From Petroleum Plant Starch
Properties Durable, Strong, Slightly Flexible, Hear Resistant
Tough, Strong
Extruder Temp 210 - 250° C 160 - 220° C
Port Processing Easy Sanding Easy Gluing Easily Soluble in Acetone Sanding Possible Limited Gluing
Pros Great plastic properties Smooth Finish Solidifies Quickly Durable and difficult to break Ideal for Mechanical Parts Bioplastic - enviro friendly Good smell when heated Nontoxic Less warping or shrinkage issues Ideal for small parts
Cons Petroleum-based Non-biodegradable Fumes Deterioration through sunlight Slow cooling down Low heat resistance Easier to break then ABS. Needs thicker walls than ABS.