Anneal your PLA

3D printed PLA plastic needs to be annealed to 110℃ as otherwise the 'glass transition temperature' i.e. 'softening' of PLA plastic is only 60℃. A low softening temperature will interfere with disinfection. Annealing will shorten and thicken PLA objects slightly ,so care needs to be taken to adjust dimensions for close fit.

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