✅ - PLA+ Adhesives, Welding, Sanding. Is it the same as generic PLA?

[dark narwhal]

Hello! I’m new to 3D printing and I hope this isn’t a silly question.

Could you weld, use the same adhesives, and sand PLA+ all the same way as generic pla?

Thanks!

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[slender dagger]

Yup, PLA+ is just stronger and it is more heat resistant, PLA+ is my go to filament, a good nozzle temp would be 205 and bed temp 75

Also no question is a silly question if you learn something from it

[fading veldt]

PLA+ is just stronger and it is more heat resistant,
That's a very broad statement and often not true. PLA+ is not a spec. It is not an industry standard. There's not telling what the + is from brand to brand. Plus in one brand might be something added for strength. But in anotehr that plus is an additive to make it more matt/flat finish.
As for heat resistance.. well... I've seen way too many 'droids, guns, swords and armor warped to F! from summer temps to know better. Its glass-transition temp has never been shown to be any higher than any other PLA. And basic common sense should tell you if you're printing at the same 200 as any other PLA then its the same temp range as any other PLA
If you want heat resistance you might want to look at a better material like PETG or ASA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S51BpxkIM6Q&t=55s

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