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ABS and PLA Filaments

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  1. pauliuuus

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    Hello everyone, I am new at 3D printing. Can someone explain me the difference between ABS and PLA filaments? Thanks.
     
    #1 pauliuuus, Feb 19, 2015
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    #2 mark tomlinson, Feb 19, 2015
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    The bullet about less sturdy than ABS certainly applies to generic PLA vs. ABS, but there are PLA variants out now that may be better for certain applications.
     
    #3 mark tomlinson, Feb 19, 2015
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    #4 mark tomlinson, Feb 19, 2015
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    Thanks Mark. So the main difference is that ABS melts at higher temperature, and is more stable?
     
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    Essentially. PLA is fine for most things as long as it's not near a heat source that can raise the temp to around 150F (66C) It's also more brittle and doesn't sand/post process as well. Though it is stronger and stiffer.
     
    #6 Mike Kelly, Feb 24, 2015
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    Thank you guys for informing me, really appreciate it :)
     
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