Materials
ASA
In stockOutdoor fixtures. Does not fade or go brittle in sunlight.
ABS's outdoor cousin. The same strength and heat resistance, but it does not yellow, fade or go brittle in sunlight. The right choice for anything on a car, a boat, a gate or a roof.
At a glance
Price£0.12 per g
StrengthHigh
Max working temperature95 °C
Layer heights0.12, 0.2, 0.28 mm
Colours in stock3
Outdoor useYes
Density1.07 g/cm³
Figures from the filament manufacturer, measured at 100% infill. Printed parts are weaker across the layers.
Photo: a part printed in ASA, close enough to see the layers, white background
When to choose it, and when not to
Good for
- Garden and gate fittings
- Car interior and exterior parts
- Anything on a roof, a mast or a boat
Not the right choice for
- Fine detail, PLA is sharper
- Anything that needs to flex
How it's printed
Nozzle0.4 mm
Nozzle temperature260 °C
Bed100 °C, enclosed
CoolingMinimal
Colours in stock
Black
White
Grey
Parts printed in ASA
Photo: a black ASA garden gate hinge