PLA

A plant-based biodegradable thermoplastic polyester. Offers high ease of printability and is FDA approved. Solvent weldable (dichloromethane). It has a low melting temperature and degrades under UV radiation. Machinability can be difficult; however it offers user-friendly post-processing such as sanding and painting. Comparatively low strength. Offers a variety of colors. Biodegradable into lactic acid.