UV-stable ABS: for outdoor use. Same chamber, same workflow.
ABS yellows and cracks after 6 months in the sun. ASA = ABS + UV stabilizers. Same temperatures, same chamber, same acetone smoothing. Simply a better ABS for outdoor use.
| Formula | (C₈H₈·C₃H₃N·C₅H₈O₂)ₙ |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 105°C |
| Nozzle temp | 250–270°C |
| Bed temp | 100–110°C |
| Enclosure | required |
| Difficulty | ★★★: intermediate |
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| Formula | (C₈H₈·C₃H₃N·C₅H₈O₂)ₙ |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.07 |
| Tg (°C) | 105 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 5 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 7 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 5 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 8 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 9 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Cost (0-10) | 6 |
| Safety (0-10) | 5 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 9 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 6 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 7 |
| Drying temperature (ASTM) | 70-80 °C |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature (EduFacturing library) | 235-260 °C |
| Bed temperature (EduFacturing library) | 90-110 °C |
| Nozzle temperature (OrcaSlicer/Bambu) | 250-270 °C |
| Bed temperature (OrcaSlicer/Bambu) | 90-110 °C |
| Property | ASA | ABS | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) | Glow PLA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Tensile | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Flexibility | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Impact resistance | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Heat resistance | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| UV resistance | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Chemical resistance | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Cost | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Safety | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Finishing | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Bed adhesion | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Accuracy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSUN ASA+ | eSUN | 22 | budget |
| Bambu ASA | Bambu Lab | 26 | mid |
| Polymaker PolyLite ASA | Polymaker | 28 | mid |
| Prusament ASA | Prusa | 30 | premium |
| Fiberlogy ASA | Fiberlogy | 32 | premium |
Compatible printers: 9