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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Processing Information
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Properties
PLA
Density (g/cm³)1.23 to 1.25
Mold Shrinkage, Flow (in/in)0.0030 to 0.011
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10 min)0.20 to 37
Drying Temperature (°F)113 to 179
Drying Time (hr)3.0 to 4.0
Suggested Max Moisture (%)0.010 to 0.30
Suggested Max Regrind (%)--
Injection Pressure (psi)6240 to 15000
Rear Temperature (°F)302 to 356
Middle Temperature (°F)338 to 410
Front Temperature (°F)374 to 393
Nozzle Temperature (°F)375 to 402
Processing (Melt) Temp (°F)370 to 464
Mold Temperature (°F)65.0 to 221

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Properties
PLA
Density (g/cm³)1.23 to 1.25
Mold Shrinkage, Flow (cm/cm)0.0030 to 0.011
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10 min)0.20 to 37
Drying Temperature (°C)45.0 to 81.5
Drying Time (hr)3.0 to 4.0
Suggested Max Moisture (%)0.010 to 0.30
Suggested Max Regrind (%)--
Injection Pressure (MPa)43.0 to 103
Rear Temperature (°C)150 to 180
Middle Temperature (°C)170 to 210
Front Temperature (°C)190 to 200
Nozzle Temperature (°C)190 to 205
Processing (Melt) Temp (°C)188 to 240
Mold Temperature (°C)18.3 to 105
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