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 Polylactic Acid (PLA) Processing Information
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Properties
PLA
Specific Gravity1.24 to 1.31
Mold Shrinkage, Flow (in/in)0.0040
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10 min)5.6 to 20
Drying Temperature (°F)122 to 212
Drying Time (hr)4.0
Suggested Max Moisture (%)0.025 to 0.032
Suggested Max Regrind (%)--
Injection Pressure (psi)--
Rear Temperature (°F)311 to 355
Middle Temperature (°F)338 to 410
Front Temperature (°F)356 to 420
Nozzle Temperature (°F)338 to 420
Processing (Melt) Temp (°F)338 to 410
Mold Temperature (°F)75.0 to 85.0

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Properties
PLA
Specific Gravity (g/cm³)1.23 to 1.31
Mold Shrinkage, Flow (cm/cm)0.0040
Melt Mass Flow Rate (g/10 min)5.6 to 20
Drying Temperature (°C)50.0 to 100
Drying Time (hr)4.0
Suggested Max Moisture (%)0.025 to 0.032
Suggested Max Regrind (%)--
Injection Pressure (MPa)--
Rear Temperature (°C)155 to 179
Middle Temperature (°C)170 to 210
Front Temperature (°C)180 to 216
Nozzle Temperature (°C)170 to 216
Processing (Melt) Temp (°C)170 to 210
Mold Temperature (°C)23.9 to 29.4

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