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Can You Use PLA for 3D-Printed Battery Frames?
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Can You Use PLA for 3D-Printed Battery Frames?

PLA starts to soften around 60°C, but that does not automatically make it unusable for battery frames. In many well-designed packs, the welded cells, enclosure, and overall fitment provide the rigidity, making PLA a workable option even if PETG or higher-temp materials are better choices.

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