ASA

ASA filament - durability for years

Fiberlogy ASA filament is the perfect choice for all 3D printing applications that will be exposed to weather conditions. It’s because material is resistant to UV, high temperatures and moisture. With high mechanical and thermal resistance (up to 94°C) and ease of printing this 3D printing, material is a great replacement for ABS filament. Therefore ASA filament gained popularity in the automotive industry and in the production of everyday items. The unique properties of ASA ensure durability for years for all 3D prints made of it.

Due to its clearly lower shrinkage than ABS, ASA (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate) does not require a heated chamber to ensure a successful print. However, it is recommended when printing. Unlike its predecessor, ASA 3D printing filament gives off much less annoying odors. Furthermore, less shrinkage and good adhesion prevent the model from curling and cracking and ensure high stability of the 3D print dimensions.

The finished 3D model made with Fiberlogy ASA filament can be smoothed by exposure to acetone. The material is suitable for sanding and painting. It can also be glued with acetone.

ASA - application in 3D printing:

  • AUTOMOTIVE: car and motorcycle parts, accessories, substitutes;
  • SPORT: guards, sport accessories, spare parts;
  • HOME AND GARDEN: decorations, equipment, tools, everyday objects;
  • ELECTRONICS: sensor and microcontroller housings.
ASA
Diameter Net weight Colors
1.75 mm 0.75 kg

ASA properties:

  • high UV resistance
  • high durability
  • lasting colours
  • resistance to temperatures up to 94°C
  • possibility of finished model machining
  • low odour emission compared to ABS
ASA filament - acetone vapored 3D print

3D Prints with ASA: raw (on left) and acetone smoothed (on right).

How to print ASA?

The following parameters are only suggested print settings for this material. To ensure the best print quality, it is necessary to choose the appropriate settings for a specific printer and printing conditions.

 

Nozzle Temperature 255-270°C
Bed Temperature 90-110°C
Closed chamber not required
Fan 0-25%
Flowrate 90-100%
Printing Speed < 100 mm/s
Surface glass, kapton tape, ABS juice
Retraction (direct) yes, 1-2 mm
Retraction (bowden) yes, 4-6 mm
Retraction Speed 20-45 mm/s
Drying conditions 80°C / 4h
Notes When printing without a heated chamber, it is recommended to avoid exposing the model to gusts of wind/drafts

 

 

ASA filament parameters

 

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Fiberlogy ASA has been positively assessed in the Open Filament Program (OFP) project run by Raise3D:

Diameter Diameter tol Oval tol Printing temp Table temp
1.75 mm +/- 0.02 mm + 0.01 mm 255-270°C 90-110°C

Colors: ASA

Fiberlogy ASA Black

Black

Fiberlogy ASA Onyx

Onyx

Fiberlogy ASA Vertigo

Vertigo

Fiberlogy ASA Inox

Inox

Fiberlogy ASA Olive Green

Olive Green

Fiberlogy ASA Light green

Light green

Fiberlogy ASA Blue

Blue

Fiberlogy ASA Red

Red

Fiberlogy ASA Orange

Orange

Fiberlogy ASA Yellow

Yellow

Fiberlogy ASA Graphite

Graphite

Fiberlogy ASA Gray

Gray

Fiberlogy ASA White

White

Fiberlogy ASA Natural

Natural

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