3D printing with ASA

ASA is a much improved version of ABS; it is stronger, harder, more dimensionally stable and is suitable for outdoor use due to the good UV resistance of ASA.

3D printing from ASA is not very easy, like PLA. There are a number of rules that you must adhere to.

Keep the following in mind when printing ASA:

• Print ASA in an enclosure; ASA does not like drafts
• Set the cooling fan to a maximum of 15% for, for example, overhangs and / or bridges
• Print a raft as a basis
• Nozzle temperature: 240-255 ° C
• Heated bed: 90 - 105 ° C
• Fan cooling: 0 - 15%
• Enclosure: Yes
• If necessary, use HIPS as a support filament
• Use Lemonesol to solve HIPS
• Print speed: 25 - 70 mm / sec.
• Bed adhesion: Gravity Spray and Magigoo
• Minimum nozzle diameter: from 0.25 mm
• Nozzle: Regular brass is sufficient
• Storage: Always keep your filament in an airtight bag at room temperature in a dry environment.

At too high speeds or too low temperatures you may suffer from under-extrusion.

For more ASA tips, visit www.plasticz.nl