PLA (FDM, Anycubic PLA)

Anycubic PLA is a polylactic acid filament grade from Anycubic, extruded layer by layer by fused deposition modeling. Like other PLA printed this way, its parts are strongest along the deposited roads and weakest across layer interfaces. They show visible layer lines and some voids between beads, and they need removable supports under steep overhangs. PLA prints with little warping and needs no heated enclosure, but printed parts soften at relatively low temperatures and are poorly suited to warm or sustained-load service. It is used for prototypes, fit and form models, light-duty jigs and fixtures, display pieces and hobby parts that operate near room temperature. Every value on this page is read from Anycubic's own material data sheet — quoted, cited and dated — and is the maker's statement about printed material, not a measurement by MatWorld; none has yet been reviewed by a person.