ASA
ABS with far better UV and weather resistance. The go-to material for anything that lives outdoors. Same enclosure and ventilation requirements as ABS.
Hard Enclosure recommended 1.07 g/cm³ ~$28/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 240–260 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 95–110 °C |
| Enclosure | Recommended |
| Drying | 80 °C × 4 h |
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~95 °C |
Properties
| Property | Rating |
|---|---|
| Strength | ●●●●● |
| Heat resistance | ●●●●○ |
| UV / weather resistance | ●●●●● |
| Flexibility | ●●○○○ |
| Print difficulty | ●●●●○ |
Pros
- Excellent UV resistance
- High heat resistance
- Strong
Cons
- Needs enclosure
- Fumes
- More expensive than ABS
Best uses
Outdoor parts Car exterior trim Garden fixtures
Printers suited to ASA
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab P1S
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Voron 2.4
350×350×350 mm · Enclosed
Voron 0.2
120×120×120 mm · Enclosed
Qidi X-Plus 3
280×280×270 mm · Enclosed
FlashForge Adventurer 5M
220×220×220 mm · Enclosed
Cost and usage
At ~${price}/kg, 100 g of {name} costs about ${per100}. Use the {lenTool} to turn a printed weight into metres, or the {costTool} for a full price.