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ASA

ASA – Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate is a thermoplastic which has similar properties to ABS but it has higher UV stability and improved thermal, weather, and chemical resistance.
asa material
minimum lead time
2 days

Minimum lead time

price range
Medium

Price range

Tolerance
±0.5% with a lower limit of ±0.5 (±0.020″)

Tolerances

layer height
100 - 300μm

Layer Height

wall thickness
0.8mmmm

Wall Thickness

max part size
50 x 50 x 50

Max. Part Size

Pros

ASA has strong resistance to UV, to high temperatures, and to wear and impact. It also has a remarkable resistance to water and chemicals. Another notable thing about ASA is that is has good overall finish, and is soluble in acetone which is important in gluing and smoothing.

Cons

Because of its strong resistance to temperatures, ASA requires higher extruder and bed temperatures compared to other 3d printing materials. Despite its high cost, ASA may crack, shrink, and warp during 3D printing.

Applications

ASA, or acrylonitrile styrene acrylate, is thermoplastic with great mechanical strength. It is most commonly used for automotive exterior parts, outdoor components (i.e. housing components), exterior signages, and sporting goods.

Did you know?

BASF which stands for Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German for ''Baden Aniline and Soda Factory''), is a German chemical company who first introduced ASA in the market around 1970 under the trade name Luran S. BASF intended to create a material which has similar properties to ABS but with better thermal and weather resistance.

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