3D Printing USA features ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) filaments, a thermoplastic material known for their durability, weather, and UV resistance properties, which makes them ideal for outdoor use. Being the most popular choice for 3D Printing, these filaments are packed in a transparent spool containing information regarding the material, recommended printing temperature, and diameter (ranging from 0.5kg to 1kg as per the printing requirements). They are further vacuum-packed with a moisture absorber where our thermally stable filaments have a stable interlayer adhesion, making them more favorable for printing quality prototypes.
Our collection includes advanced ASA filaments handpicked from the industry's renowned brands. So, explore our quality ASA filaments at the best prices and convert your creativity into reality!
ASA Filaments Brands in Our Collection
3DXTech
This brand offers various high-performance ASA filaments to 3D professionals and printing enthusiasts. Its constant commitment to delivering consistent quality, outdoor durability, mechanical strength, and printability makes it stable against UV degradation. This filament is also popular for maintaining structural integrity against extreme temperatures and resistance against chemicals, making it highly suitable for manufacturing and industrial environments.
Spectrum
Being a great alternative to ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) filament, this brand's ASA filament has gained much popularity for its aesthetic qualities, weather resistibility, and durability. Being known for consistently meeting industry standards, it ensures reliability to clients for carrying out 3D printing projects as it includes diverse formulations that cater to the customers' specific needs. Besides this, Spectrum follows the quality control standards of the industry by conducting extensive functional testing on the 3D print filaments.
Applications and Use Cases Of ASA Filaments
Being highly versatile, the ASA filament is an excellent choice for the following applications:
Outdoor Application
- Automotive Exterior Components: The UV resistance quality of ASA filament makes it perfect for exterior car parts, including the mirror housing, grilles, exterior trim, and many more that are exposed to direct sunlight.
- Garden Equipment: The components of fixtures and tools that are used outdoors are ideally made from the ASA due to their resistance and durability.
Functional Parts and Prototypes
- Engineering Prototypes: The heat-resistant ASA is utilized in the creation of prototypes that need to be tested in real conditions, which may include diverse temperatures and exposure to sunlight.
- Functional Parts: ASA is very suitable for functional parts in diverse applications like brackets, mounts, and enclosures due to its weather resistance and strength.
Consumer Goods
- Sports Equipments: Many outdoor goods, like bicycle parts, helmets, etc, benefit from ASA's durability and impact resistance properties.
- Household Items: Products including decorative items, planters, and garden furniture use ASA for its heat-resistant properties.
Industrial Applications
- Signage: The display boards and the outdoor signs use ASA as it helps in maintaining the color and the structural integrity.
- Electric Enclosure: The electrical insulating properties of Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate make it best for outdoor junction boxes and enclosures.
Architectu,ral, Marine and Agricultural Applications
- Building Models: ASA is used by many architects to create scale building models that can withstand exposure to light and rough handling to provide a long-lasting display model.
- Boat Components: ASA's resistance to salt water and heat makes it ideal for boat parts and other marine environments.
- Agricultural equipment: The farm tools and equipment are often made of ASA, which makes it possible to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Recommended Printer Settings for ASA Filaments
Nozzle Temperature
You must set the nozzle temperature from approximately 230°C to 250°C as ASA typically prints best at higher temperatures as compared to other filaments.
Bed Temperature
The Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate needs a heated print bed to prevent warping and to ensure good first-layer adhesion, which is why You must maintain the bed temperature between 80°C to 100°C.
Cooling Fan
You can use the minimal cooling fan as ASA does not require excessive cooling during printing. It reduces the risk of warping along with improving layer adhesion.
Print Speed
For Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate filament, moderate to slow print speed works best, i.e., 30mm/s to 70mm/s, which may help maintain the print quality.
Closure and Adhesion
In order to maintain a stable temperature throughout the printing process, you can print ASA inside an enclosure while you can apply adhesive to ensure that the print bed is clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does ASA filament differ from other filaments?
ASA filament differs from other filaments due to its durability and UV resistance quality, which makes it suitable for outdoor applications. This filament retains color longer and has better weather resistance, making it less prone to warping during printing. Thus ensuring quality outdoor projects and better stability.
What types of 3D printers are compatible with ASA filament?
ASA filament is compatible with Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printers, which have heated print beds with the printing temperature requirement of 230-250°C and 80-100°C as the bed temperature.
Are there any safety considerations when using ASA filament?
The few safety considerations you must know when using ASA filament include ventilation to minimize inhalation of fumes and working with caution to prevent burns.
What colors and finishes are available with ASA filament?
The following colors and finishes are available with ASA filament:
Color Options: Traffic Black, Natural, Pacific Blue, Forest Green, Traffic Yellow, Silver Star, Navy Blue, Lion Orange, Lime Green, Deep Black, Dark Gray, White, Polar White, and Bloody Red.
Finishes: Glossy Finish, Matte Finish, and Carbon Fiber Finish.
Can ASA filament be used for printing large objects or models?
Yes, ASA filament can be used for printing large objects or models due to its high-temperature resistance and low-warping features that can prevent deformation during the printing process, making it durable.
How do I store ASA filament to maintain its quality?
You can store it in a cool and dry place in a vacuum-sealed bag or a sealed container to prevent exposure to humidity.