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ASA

UV-stable ABS replacement. The go-to for outdoor functional parts.

intermediateEngineeringEnclosure required

Specifications

Nozzle Temperature
255-265°C
Bed Temperature
95-110°C
Max Print Speed
60 mm/s
Drying Temp
80°C
Drying Time
4 hours
Enclosure
Required
Moisture Sensitive
No

Signs of Moisture

Watch for these signs
  • popping during extrusion
  • bubbles in the surface
  • delamination between layers
  • weak adhesion to the bed

Storage Requirements

Temperature
15-25°C
Max Humidity
20% RH
Container
airtight container with desiccant

Known Issues

Warping similar to ABS

Cause: High shrinkage as part cools

Fix: Enclosure required - keep chamber 35-50°C and bed at 105-110°C

Strong smell during printing

Cause: Styrene-acrylonitrile fumes

Fix: Vent the enclosure outdoors or use a HEPA + carbon filter

Best For

outdoor enclosuresautomotive partsanything exposed to UV long-termdrone and RC parts

Not Good For

open-frame printersfine-detail miniaturesrooms without ventilation

Compatible Build Surfaces

PEI in an enclosed printer
ABS slurry on glass
garolite

Post-Processing Options

acetone vapor smoothing (less effective than ABS)
sanding
painting

Popular Brands

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94 brands found

Anker

Excellent
N 240°C B 100°C

Recommended 240°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~7.25 mm³/s.

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Anycubic

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Profile corroborated across multiple slicer/community sources.

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Artillery

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~11.6 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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BBL

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~13.06 mm³/s.

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Blocks

Excellent
N 260°C B 95°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 95°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~14.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Buddy3D

Excellent
N 260°C B 110°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~11.0 mm³/s.

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Chuanying

Excellent
N 260°C B 105°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 105°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~10.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Creality

Excellent
N 260°C B 105°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 105°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~14.0 mm³/s. Profile corroborated across multiple slicer/community sources.

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Eryone

Excellent
N 265°C B 110°C

Recommended 265°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~6.5 mm³/s.

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Extrudr

Excellent
N 250°C B 110°C

Recommended 250°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~5.0 mm³/s. Profile corroborated across multiple slicer/community sources.

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Fiberlogy

Excellent
N 260°C B 110°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~5.5 mm³/s. Profile corroborated across multiple slicer/community sources.

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Fillamentum

Excellent
N 250°C B 95°C

Recommended 250°C nozzle / 95°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~5.5 mm³/s. Profile corroborated across multiple slicer/community sources.

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