All about ASA filaments

What is ASA filament?

Main properties of ASA filament:

Glossy material Very strong Heat resistant Light flexible UV and water-resistant

What are the advantages and disadvantages of ASA filament?

	Advantages of ASA filament		Disadvantages ASA filament
	UV resistant		Heated bed required
	Good resistance to water and high temperatures		Not suitable for printing in damp areas with drafts
	Excellent mechanical properties		Not suitable for all types of extruders
	Good wear resistance		Expensive compared to other materials
	ASA melts through acetone and can be post-processed with acetone vapor
	Adheres to a variety of surfaces

Tips for printing with ASA 3D filament:

• Toxic fumes may be released during ASA printing. Therefore, always work in a well-ventilated area.  
• ASA tends to warp during cooling. The use of a heated bed ensures that the cooling process is more gradual. For ASA, the optimum heated bed temperature is between 90°C and 110°C.
• ASA adheres well to the following materials: Kapton tape and 3DLAC. 
• The print bed must be completely flat, so that a good first layer is created. The print height of the first layer also has a lot of influence on the adhesion of ASA to the print bed.
• When choosing filament, keep in mind the different properties: ASA has a higher density than ABS and retains its shape and strength for longer, even under extreme weather conditions.
• Only use filament with the correct diameter. 

ASA 3D filament in accessories: 

• ASA REAL filament: 1.75mm / 2.85mm
  Want to make objects that also keep their shape and colour outdoors? Then our ASA REAL filament is the right choice.
• Filament coil holder
  The ideal accessory to set up your filament coils if your printer does not have a coil holder!