3D printing in ASA
ASA has the properties of ABS, but it also resists UV light and weather – it doesn't turn yellow or brittle in the sun. The best choice for parts mounted outdoors.
Best for
- Outdoor parts
- Car and bike parts
- Sensor housings
- Garden
Pros
- UV-resistant
- Heat-resistant
- Long-lasting colour
Limitations
- Costs more than PLA/PETG
Heat resistance
up to 100°C
Layers from 0.12 mm · 4 colours in stock
What is ASA?
ASA is a plastic similar to ABS, but it resists UV and weather: it doesn't turn yellow or brittle in the sun and it handles about 100 °C. It's the first choice for anything that will be outdoors – in the garden, on a balcony, on a bike or in a car.
Key numbers
- Heat resistance
- up to 100°C
- Density
- 1.07 g/cm³
- Thinnest layer
- 0.12 mm
- Printed in a heated chamber
- yes
- Colours in stock
- 4
- Example price
- PLN 23.03Case 90 × 60 × 35 mm, 0.2 mm layers, 20% infill
When to choose ASA
- Parts mounted outdoors: holders, covers, sensor housings
- Car and bike parts
- Garden and balcony: planters, signs, hooks
Compared with other materials
Compare all materials- Strength4 out of 5
- Heat4 out of 5
- Outdoors5 out of 5
- Flexibility2 out of 5
- Detail4 out of 5
Printing it yourself? ASA settings
Typical ranges from filament manufacturers' data sheets – always check the label on your spool and start with a test print.
- Nozzle temperature
- 240–260 °C
- Bed temperature
- 90–110 °C
- Part cooling
- 0–30%
- Printer enclosure
- needed – a closed chamber
- Drying the filament
- 70–80 °C for 4 h
- Ventilate as with ABS – it gives off fumes while printing.
- It warps a little less than ABS, but large parts still need a warm chamber.
No printer, or no time for test prints? We'll print it in ASA.
Get a quote in ASAASA – frequently asked questions
How much does 3D printing in ASA cost?
For example, a case 90 × 60 × 35 mm in ASA costs PLN 23.03 with us (0.2 mm layers, 20% infill). The price of your model depends on its size, infill and quantity – you'll see it as soon as you upload the file.
Is ASA UV-resistant?
Yes, that's its main advantage. After years in the sun it keeps its colour and strength – unlike PLA and ABS.
ASA or PETG for a car?
ASA. It handles about 100 °C and sun behind a window, while PETG softens at about 70 °C.
Can ASA handle rain and frost?
Yes. It doesn't absorb water and doesn't turn brittle in frost, so it suits parts that stay outdoors all year.
Safety: ASA handles temperatures up to about 100°C; it gives off irritating smoke when burned. Prints are not toys and not for use with food. More about product safety (in Polish)