PolyLite™ ASA | Polymaker™
PolyLite™ ASA is an alternative to ABS with an improved weather resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical properties make it the perfect choice for real life applications.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| HDT-A | 100.2 °C |
| HDT-B | 102.6 °C |
| Glass transition (Tg) | 97.8 °C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 105.3 °C |
| Drying settings | 80 °C for 8 h |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Filament density | 1.13 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
Spool weight and dimensions |
How to store filaments
Humidity and UV light can decrease the filament quality and weaken its mechanical properties. We strongly recommend storing open filaments in a dry and dark place. You can find a complete guide on how to properly store your filament here
Where to throw print fails and supports?
We kindly ask our customers to cope with plastic waste responsibly. Failed prints, support material, rafts, or brims should be liquidated according to the local guidelines. Paradoxically, in most cases, it is better to throw this waste in the regular trash can, as most of the material waste created in 3D printing is not identified, which causes more problems than benefits in the waste sorting facilities.
PolyLite™ ASA | Polymaker™
PolyLite™ ASA is an alternative to ABS with an improved weather resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical properties make it the perfect choice for real life applications.
PolyLite™ ASA can be wet sanded to obtain a smoother surface. PolyLite™ ASA can be chemically smoothed with acetone. We highly recommend to use our PolySmooth™ filament for this purpose as it can be smooth with IPA which is safer to manipulate than acetone.
General information about ASA :
ASA filament is well known for its UV stability and outdoor weather resistance, temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and strong mechanical properties. It has a similar chemical structure to ABS; therefore, it is often referred to as enhanced ABS. ASA typically has a low glow finish compared to other materials. As ASA can be as tricky as ABS for 3D printing, some manufacturers have developed a slightly weaker version of ASA (ASA 275) which features the same UV stability and chemical resistance, but in a tradeoff for mechanical properties. ASA 275 has become widely popular for its ease of print.
Printability of ASA filament
ASA can be as tricky as ABS for 3D printing; a heated chamber is recommended as well as a suitable adhesive. The hotbed temperature ranges from 90°C to 130°C depending on the manufacturer's recommendations. The extruder is typically around 245°C, with a printing speed of up to 90mm/s. Cooling is not recommended as it would improve the already present warping effect of ASA (with ASA 275, cooling is recommended).
ASA mechanical and thermal properties
ASA's Tg is typically around 100°C, with a typical HDT-A of 90°C. If printed correctly, ASA exhibits strong mechanical properties and is the perfect candidate for any outdoor use. Printed objects from ASA have a hard surface and feature superior toughness compared to ABS which is stiffer.
Tips and other notable benefits
ASA is mildly hygroscopic; drying may be necessary before printing.
Browse all ASA filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also ABS and PETG.
PolyMaker is a premium quality 3D printing filament manufacturer. They're known for "hacking" 3D printing materials where their materials overtake any competition. With 7 registered technologies, their 3D printing filaments widen the range of applications of any desktop 3D printer. One of the most interesting is PolySmooth's layer-free technology, where when combined with the Polysher, you can obtain a perfectly smooth and perfectly layer-free print. Recently, PolyMaker decided to lower its impact on the planet and released PolyTerra™, an ecological breakthrough among filaments, where the filament, the package, and the spool are biodegradable. In addition, a tree is planted for each sold filament!
Material Comparison Chart
A comprehensive and extremely valuable resource provided by PolyMaker is the comparison chart. The chart is a true goldmine allowing easy comparison between materials with each mechanical and thermal property. It also includes data about the ease of printing.
Print Profiles
On Polymaker's download page you can find print profiles for most commercial 3D printers like Prusa, Flashforge, Raise3D, Ultimaker, Lulzbot.. also tweaked for different slicers, like Prusa Slicer, Cura or even IdeaMaker.
Browse all Polymaker™ filaments in stock in our Senec warehouse. PolyDryer, PolyBox and the Polysher smoothing machine are in 3D printing accessories.