Materials / ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate
ASA 3D printing service
ASA has the heat resistance and toughness of ABS, plus UV stability. It keeps its color and strength in the sun, which makes it the material to pick for parts that live outdoors.
Quote in ASAData sheetASA
| Heat tolerance | ~95 – 100 °C |
|---|---|
| Toughness | Tough, matte finish |
| Outdoor / UV | UV stable |
| Flexible | No |
| Layer height | 0.08 – 0.28 mm |
| Max part size | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Quantity | 1 – 500 per order |
Fit for purpose
Where ASA works, and where it doesn't.
Good for
- Outdoor mounts, housings, and fixtures
- Automotive exterior parts
- Signage, sensor housings, and equipment covers
- Anything that sits in direct sunlight
Properties
- UV and weather resistant
- Heat tolerance to roughly 95–100 °C
- Tough, with a matte finish
Things to consider
- Fewer color options than PLA or PETG
- Large flat parts are more prone to warping than in PLA or PETG
Compare
Other materials.
PLAStiff, accurate, most colors~55 – 60 °CPETGTough, moisture resistant, flexes before it breaks~70 – 80 °CABSHolds shape near heat, sands well~95 – 100 °CTPUFlexible and tear resistant for seals and gripsFlexiblePLA-CFStiffer and lighter than PLA, matte finish~55 – 60 °CPETG-CFPETG toughness with added stiffness and a matte finish~70 – 75 °CPA-CFStrongest and most heat tolerant, for end-use parts~150 – 180 °CPCExtremely tough and heat tolerant, available clear~110 – 115 °C