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
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N 265°C B 110°C
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N 250°C B 110°C
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N 250°C B 95°C
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