Professional Lab ASA Silver 1 kg

Prof. Lab ASA Silver 1 kg

Prof. Lab ASA Silver is a high-quality filament made of ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) in silver color, suitable for demanding technical and design prints. ASA is often perceived as a more modern alternative to ABS – it maintains high strength and thermal resistance, but offers better UV stability, higher weather resistance and lower shrinkage during printing.(smart3d.cz)

This makes this filament ideal for outdoor applications, electronics covers, components for the automotive and engineering industries, garden elements, brackets or functional prototypes that must withstand long-term exposure to sunlight, rain and temperature fluctuations.

Main advantages of ASA Prof. Lab Silver

• High resistance to UV radiation and weathering – prints do not yellow or become brittle in the sun, suitable for permanent outdoor use.(smart3d.cz)
• Thermal resistance up to approx. 90 °C – handles higher temperatures better than PLA, suitable for parts in warmer environments (car, technical covers).(smart3d.cz)
• Lower shrinkage compared to ABS – lower risk of warping and cracking, reasonably printable even without a fully enclosed chamber (for smaller parts).(smart3d.cz)
• Excellent mechanical strength and toughness – suitable for stressed functional parts and structural components.(smart3d.cz)
• Good interlayer adhesion – increases the strength of prints and reduces the risk of delamination.(richvalsky.cz)
• Silver, technical appearance – ideal for prototypes, design models, covers and elements where a metallic-toned surface is suitable.

Recommended use

• Outdoor parts and elements exposed to sun and rain
• Covers and boxes for electronics, sensors and industrial applications
• Components for the automotive and engineering industries (brackets, mounts, covers)(richvalsky.cz)
• Functional prototypes and structural parts with higher mechanical stress
• Design models requiring a technical, silver appearance

Recommended printing parameters

Specific ideal settings may vary by printer, but for ASA the following values are commonly used:(richvalsky.cz)

• Nozzle temperature: 235–260 °C
• Bed temperature: 80–110 °C
• Print speed: 30–80 mm/s
• Cooling: rather low (0–30 %), for better layer adhesion
• Chamber: an enclosed or partially covered printer is recommended for larger parts, but small and medium prints can be handled even in an open printer
• Bed: glass, PEI or other surface in combination with adhesive (glue, 3DLac, Dimafix) to minimize warping

Material properties of ASA

• Thermoplastic copolymer ASA with very good chemical resistance and dimensional stability
• UV radiation resistance – filament suitable for permanent outdoor use
• Less shrinkage than ABS – easier printing of larger parts without deformation(smart3d.cz)
• Possibility of post-processing – sanding, drilling, gluing and for selected ASA also smoothing with acetone vapors.(richvalsky.cz)

Compatibility

The filament is intended for FFF/FDM 3D printers with a nozzle diameter of 0.4 mm and larger and support for temperatures in the range of approx. 240–260 °C. It is suitable for most common printer brands (Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Bambu Lab, Voron, etc.) that can handle printing technical materials at higher temperatures.

Packaging

The filament is wound on a standard spool with a net weight of 1 kg, vacuum packed with desiccant for protection against moisture (typical practice for ASA and technical filaments on the market).(smart3d.cz)

To maintain ideal properties, it is recommended to store the spool in a dry place, ideally in a closed box or drybox.

Key features:

• Technical ASA filament in silver color for functional and outdoor applications
• High resistance to UV radiation, weathering and moisture
• Thermal resistance up to approx. 90 °C – suitable for warmer environments and technical parts
• Lower shrinkage and better dimensional stability than ABS, easier to print technical material
• Excellent mechanical strength, toughness and interlayer adhesion
• Suitable for covers, brackets, prototypes and structural components outdoors
• Net weight 1 kg – ideal for long print series