Dark Grey is the choice when black feels too flat and a lighter grey washes out the detail. It has enough tone to look deliberate on finished work while still hiding the odd imperfect layer, which suits camera rigs, instrument housings and any part that sits in view on a desk. As an ABS it stands up to heat and impact far better than PLA, so a bracket printed in it will not sag in a parked bakkie or split when a clamp goes on. SA Filament extrudes it in South Africa and seals the spools to keep moisture out until you open one.
Specifications
| Material | ABS |
|---|---|
| Colour | Dark Grey |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 240-260 °C |
| Bed temperature | 90-100 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 120 mm/s |
| Brand | SA Filament |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Print in an enclosure. ABS warps and splits in a draught, and it needs ventilation.
Good for
- Camera rigs and tripod adapters
- Instrument and gauge housings
- Functional parts kept in view
- Heat-tolerant brackets and clamps
