FDM material
Wood Composite PLA 3D Printing
PLA blended with wood fibers for a natural wood look and feel. Can be sanded and stained.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 35–45 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~55 °C
- Flexibility
- Low
- Chemical Resistance
- Low
- Relative Cost
- $$
- Density
- 1.15 g/cm³
- Wood Content
- ~20%
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Decorative items
- Architectural models
- Artistic sculptures
How we print it
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical
- Largest part in one piece
- 350 × 320 × 325 mm
- Production
- 2-5 business days; rush available
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Wood-filled PLA: common questions
What is Wood-filled PLA good for?
Wood-filled PLA is a common choice for decorative items, architectural models, artistic sculptures. PLA blended with wood fibers for a natural wood look and feel. Can be sanded and stained.
How strong and heat-resistant is Wood-filled PLA?
Printed Wood-filled PLA parts have a typical tensile strength of 35–45 MPa and heat resistance of ~55 °C. These are typical values for printed parts in the XY direction; strength between layers is lower, so orientation matters for loaded parts.
How big a part can you print in Wood-filled PLA, and how fast?
Up to 350 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece; larger parts are printed in sections and joined, after a review. Production takes 2-5 business days, and rush service is available.
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