Polymaker™ ASA is an alternative to ABS with improved weather resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical properties make it the perfect choice for real life applications.
ASA is almost exactly the same as ABS with 1 major and 1 minor difference: the major one is ASA's extreme weather resistance (resistance to UV light and environmental stress cracking); the minor one is that ASA prints with a nicer matte finish that slightly hides the layer lines.
Note: PolyLite ASA is now Polymaker ASA — same filament, new name (old packaging may ship during the transition).
Density: 1.13 g/cm³
Print Settings
Printing temperature: 240°C – 260°C
Bed temperature: 75°C – 95°C
Printing speed: up to 200 mm/s
Cooling fan: OFF
Direct drive retraction: 1 mm / 20 mm/s — indirect drive: 3 mm / 40 mm/s
Drying (only if the material has absorbed moisture): 70°C for 6 h
Printing Requirements
Enclosure that can trap ambient air and keep it hot
All-metal hotend that can reach 250°C+ is recommended, though not needed
And that's all! You can use Magigoo Original to help with build plate adhesion. If using a stock, older style printer — print slower.
