Flashforge PLA Basic is a general-purpose polylactic acid filament grade printed by fused deposition modeling, in which it is melted and laid down through a heated nozzle layer by layer. Like other PLA filaments, it prints with little warping, but parts are anisotropic: strength across layers depends on interlayer bonding and is lower than along the deposited beads, and voids between beads lower density. Surfaces show layer lines, overhangs need removable supports, and parts soften at modest temperatures. It is used for concept models, fit-check prototypes, display pieces and light-duty jigs and fixtures. Every value on this page is read from Flashforge'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.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 14.50 range 13.50–15.50 | % | ISO 527 · XY | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 72.00 range 69.00–75.00 | MPa | ISO 178 · XY | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 47.00 range 45.00–49.00 | MPa | ISO 527 · XY | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 1.050 range 1.000–1.100 | GPa | ISO 527 · XY |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 331.8 | K | — | ||
Heat Deflection Temperature(HDT) | 326.2 | K | 0.45 MPa load · ISO 75 | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 434.1 | K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.255 range 1.250–1.260 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 | ||
Water Absorption(WA) | 0.3000 | % | 23°C · ISO 62 |
Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data