MATERIAL / PLA

PLA: hold it before you fly it.

PLA prints crisp and cheap, which makes it great for a fit-check model on your desk. It is brittle and softens in heat, so we never offer it for flight.

Pros

Sharp detail, fast prototype.

Cons

Brittle, heat-sensitive.

Verdict

Prototype only.

ToughnessLow
DetailHigh
Flight useNo
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We do not recommend or offer it.

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