colorFabb LW ASA (1.75mm, 650g)
3D print with real steel using this bold, Dutch-made filament
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Overview
colorFabb LW ASA
After printing the LW-ASA, not that it will turn slightly lighter shade. When foamed the surface finish will also turn matte, which gives a very professional looking result. Due to higher temperature resistance of LW-ASA you don’t need to worry about heat absorption.
The LW-ASA material is capable of increasing its volume nearly 2,5 times. The filament density is close to 1,07 g/cm3 but when foamed at its maximum capacity users will achieve part density close to 0,43 g/cm3.
LW-ASA is more susceptible to warping compared to LW-PLA type filament. Especially models with a large footprint can shrink and warp during printing, but compared to ABS in most cases less severe.
Apart from using a large brim and heated buildplate of 90-100C (or higher if your machine is capable) we can also advice the following. Print a tall skirt around your model to reduce cold air flow around the printed model or print inside an enclosure for better control of the environment temperature.
Please note that color variations may occur. Color will turn lighter when material is at maximum foamed state as opposed to non-foamed state which shows a deeper and richer color.
Specifications
Material:
colorFabb - LW-ASA
Diameter Tolerance:
± 0.1 mm
Density:
-1,07g/cm3 (unfoamed)
0,43 g/cm3 (foamed, printed at 40% flowrate)
Vicat softening Temperature:
96C
Printing Advice
At colorFabb we have a well-equipped 3d printing studio with many popular 3d printers. Our grade of ASA has been tested using various 3D printers.
LW-ASA is more susceptible to warping compared to PLA or PETG type filaments. Especially models with a large footprint can shrink and warp during printing, but compared to ABS in most cases less severe.
Apart from using a large brim and heated buildplate of 90-100C (or higher if your machine is capable) we can also advice the following. Print a tall skirt around your model to reduce cold air flow around the printed model or print inside an enclosure for better control of the environment temperature.
Advised 3D printing temperature
240C-260C
Advised 3d print speed
30-50 mm/s
Advised Heated bed
90-100C
Cooling fan
To reduce warping we would advice to use the least amount of cooling possible. Also for best mechanical performance try printing with the least amount of cooling needed, for optimal layer adhesion.
