Asiga MAX Universal Build Tray
The Asiga MAX Universal Build Tray is the standard build tray for the MAX series printers. It uses a flexible film in a rigid frame that produces a consistent matte surface finish. It is a reliable everyday option for dental labs, medical modeling, and general prototyping.
Which Asiga Build Tray is Right for You?
| Tray Type – Asiga | Description and Construction | Recommended Materials/ Applications | Advantages | Considerations |
| Universal™ | Standard tray with a flexible film in a rigid frame, designed for most Asiga resins. Produces a matte, fine surface finish and is compatible with many models (MAX, Pico, PRO 4K, etc.). | Broad range of tasks: diagnostic models, prototypes, general dental prints. Suitable for hard resins across most medical, dental, and engineering applications. | Affordable and durable; works with many materials; provides a predictable matte finish with little post-processing required. | Does not produce a high-gloss finish; heavy or sticky resins can wear the film faster; for glossy parts use UltraGLOSS. |
| UltraGLOSS™ | Tray with a film that maintains a thin layer of liquid resin using LIFT technology. Allows printing of clear parts with a glossy, pre-polished surface, eliminating manual polishing. | Transparent materials: night guards, occlusal splints, clear ear molds, lenses, visors, and other parts where a glossy finish matters. | Parts come out glossy straight off the printer, reducing polishing by up to 90%; ideal for aesthetic items such as splints, shields, and visors. | Designed for transparent resins; each resin may need testing before production use; more expensive than standard trays; compatible with MAX, MAX X, PRO 4K, and Ultra series only. |
| Low Force™ | Tray with a specialized film that reduces peel forces during layer separation, lowering the risk of deformation or cracking in delicate or flexible parts. | Elastomeric resins: flexible splints, soft gingiva, orthodontic transfer trays, delicate orthodontic hooks, soft hearing-aid shells, microfluidic components, and miniatures. | Lower peel forces improve printing success for thin, flexible, or fragile parts and reduce print failures. | Not suited for hard resins — use Universal or Endurance trays instead; may require adjustments to supports or exposure settings; available for MAX, MAX X, and PRO 4K series only. |
| Endurance™ | Tray with a reinforced film designed for extended use with hard and abrasive resins. Lasts significantly longer than the standard Universal tray under heavy daily production conditions. | Hard resins in high-volume lab environments: crown and bridge models, diagnostic models, surgical guides, and other rigid dental applications. | Longer film lifespan reduces replacement frequency and lowers cost per print over time; ideal for labs running the printer daily with demanding materials. | Higher upfront cost than Universal; not suited for flexible or elastomeric resins — use Low Force for those; available for PRO 4K and Ultra series only. |
| LIFT™ | Tray using Liquid Interface Film Technology that maintains a liquid layer at the curing zone for smoother layer separation during printing. | High-volume production workflows using most standard resins where faster print speeds are the priority. | Reduces print time by up to 50%; extends tray life to approximately 5 liters of resin; compatible with most standard resins. | Speed improvements vary by resin; higher upfront cost; available for MAX series only. |
| UltraGLOSS LIFT™ | Combines UltraGLOSS surface technology with LIFT™ peel-force reduction. Produces glossy clear parts while also benefiting from faster layer separation and extended tray life. | Transparent resins where both a glossy finish and faster production are needed: night guards, splints, and other clear aesthetic applications. | Glossy surface straight off the printer with up to 50% faster print times; tray life extended to approximately 5 liters of resin. | Designed for transparent resins; results with opaque or pigmented materials will vary; higher cost than standard trays; available for MAX series only. |
Key Takeaways
- Universal trays are the most versatile, suited for most hard resin jobs where a matte finish is acceptable.
- UltraGLOSS trays produce clear glossy parts straight off the printer, eliminating polishing for splints, night guards, and other clear applications.
- Low Force trays are for flexible and elastomeric resins where standard trays cause deformation or print failures.
- Endurance trays are built for high-volume labs using hard resins daily, with a longer film lifespan that lowers cost per print over time.
- LIFT trays prioritize speed, cutting print times by up to 50% while extending tray life.
- UltraGLOSS LIFT trays combine the glossy finish of UltraGLOSS with the speed and longevity of LIFT technology.
Available SKUs
- SKU: PN/02499, PN/02500, PN/02501, PN/02502
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Additional Information
- For detailed material specifications and technical information, please refer to the official manufacturer page: https://support.asiga.com/build-tray-types/