ASA
ASA is a common alternative to ABS, offering improved UV, temperature, and impact resistance. It's ideal for prototyping, outdoor, automotive, and engineering applications due to its high stability.
@MrMegaTronic
@Czaroslaw90
@luc_e
@celta
@olkastruna_185576
Basic Information:
Budget-Friendly
Printability
Stiffness
Heat Resistance
Impact Strength
Applications:
Outdoor UseDecorative Parts, Toys, FandomAutomotive PartsStructural Parts
Pros
√ Water resistant√ Heat resistant√ UV resistant√ Impact resistant√ Wear resistant
Cons
× Easy to warp× Pungent fumes
Colors: White (45100)

How to Optimize Your Printing

Based on the properties of ASA, it’s strongly recommended to consider the following tips to realize best performance:

1. Enclosure

An enclosed chamber helps maintain a consistent temperature around your print, reducing warping and improving print quality.

2. Use Brim

Adding a brim can significantly reduce warping by increasing the adhesion surface area.

3. Dry Your Filament

Although drying ASA is optional, it's strongly recommended to dry it to prevent poor layer adhesion and brittleness.
Drying Condition:
Blast Drying Oven: 80 °C, 8h
X1 Series Heatbed: 90 - 100 °C, 12h

4. Other Settings

Build Plate & Bed Temperature: Smooth PEI Plate (90-100 °C); Textured PEI Plate (90-100 °C)
Printing Speed: < 300 mm/s
Nozzle Temperature: 240 - 280 ℃
Part Cooling Fan: 0 - 80%
Annealing: 80 - 90 ℃, 6 - 12 hours