{"id":308,"date":"2023-04-11T23:48:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T23:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3DMonsTr.com\/?p=308"},"modified":"2023-04-12T05:01:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T05:01:54","slug":"how-to-melt-pla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3DMonsTr.com\/how-to-melt-pla\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Melt\/Dissolve PLA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to melt PLA<\/strong>, the biodegradable plastic used in 3D printing, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’ll show you how easy it is to recycle your PLA scraps into new filaments. Not only is this a great way to reduce waste, but it can also save you money on your 3D printing projects. So let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n PLA stands for polylactic acid, a type of biodegradable plastic made from renewable plant materials like cornstarch and sugarcane. It’s a popular choice for 3D printing because it’s easy to use and has a low environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s a great way to reduce the amount of waste created by 3D printing<\/a>. By melting it down, you can create new filament from the old scraps, which means less money spent on purchasing fresh supplies. It’s also a fun way to experiment with different colors and textures. Dissolving PLA can also be used to create 3D-printed objects with a more detailed or intricate shape. PLA is a thermoplastic<\/a>, meaning it melts when heated and cools back to its solid state when cooled. It’s important to note that PLA starts to degrade at about 180\u00b0C (356\u00b0F) \u2014 any higher temperatures will cause the plastic to break down too quickly, resulting in the poor-quality filament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Products made of PLA are the Following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Melting PLA is surprisingly simple. All you need is a pot of boiling water and some basic tools like tongs or chopsticks for stirring. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Gather your PLA scraps in a heat-safe container. This could be an oven-safe bowl or metal pot depending on how much you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Place the container with scraps into your pot of boiling water, making sure it doesn’t touch the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Stir the PLA regularly until all of it has melted and is a consistent liquid. This can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes depending on how much PLA <\/a>you’re melting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Once melted, pour the liquid PLA into a mold or container to create a new filament when it cools down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And there you have it \u2014 you’ve successfully recycled your 3D printing scraps! We hope this blog post has inspired you to give melting PLA a try, and happy recycling!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is PLA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Melt PLA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to Melt PLA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n