Updated Jul 9, 2026Added Jul 9, 2026
Black· Overture ASA Standard
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This filament is tricky to print, heat-resistant and weatherproof. Worth watching: it can be a little moisture-sensitive and a bit smelly to print.
Advanced
Advanced. Wants careful tuning, strong bed adhesion, and usually an enclosure.
Print characteristics
Layer adhesion ExcellentBed adhesion ChallengingBridging & overhang GoodSpeed sensitivity ModerateWarping ModerateShrinkage 0.4-0.7 %Stringing LowOozing LowOdor Moderate
Strengths
- Solid strength for everyday parts
- Handles heat well
- Holds up to sunlight without fading or going brittle
- Weather-resistant for long-term outdoor use
- Layers bond strongly for clean, watertight prints
- Prints clean with minimal stringing
- Good electrical insulator
- Food-safe potential with the right setup
Things to watch
- Can warp on large or sharp-cornered prints
- Picks up moisture over time, store it with desiccant
- Gives off noticeable fumes, print with ventilation or filtration
- Fussy about bed adhesion, use a brim, glue, or a textured plate
Color & finish
A solid Black filament. It reads as a near-black.
Finishing
SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly
Common uses
Outdoor & Auto
Automotive partsCar interior accessoriesGarden & outdoor fixtures
Specialties
BasicDefault finish with no special surface treatment; slight natural sheen. Prints with a slightly glossy surface and visible layer lines, and is the baseline against which all other finishes are compared.
UV ResistantResists degradation from sunlight exposure (UV radiation) and outdoor weather conditions. For outdoor signage, garden equipment, automotive exterior parts, or marine components.
Heat ResistantWithstands elevated temperatures (hot car, warm electronics) without deforming. Printable on standard printers. HDT ~80-120°C.
Tough / Impact ResistantEngineered to resist breaking, cracking, or shattering under impact. Unlike standard PLA, which snaps, this flexes slightly before breaking. Ideal for parts that get dropped, bumped, or stressed.
Chemical ResistantResists damage from oils, fuels, acids, industrial chemicals or solvents. For laboratory equipment, fuel system components, or chemical storage.
Vapor SmoothableReacts to chemical vapors (acetone for ABS/ASA, or other solvents) that partially melt the surface. Creates a glossy, injection-molded finish with no layer lines.
SandableEasily sanded, filed, or carved without gumming up sandpaper.
Spool Specs
1.07 g/cm³
±0.03 mm
1.75 mm
1000 g
389 m
Filament Print & Drying settings
| Nozzle temp | 240–270 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temp | 70–95 °C |
| Print speed | 30–50 mm/s |
| Flow ratio | 0.95 |
| Drying | 75 °C for 7 h |
| Moisture sensitivity | Medium |
| Enclosure | Required |
| Part cooling | None |
| Dry box while printing | Keep the spool in a dry box while printing |
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