ASA is what you print when the part is going to live outside. It resists UV and weather in a way PLA does not, staying tough and dimensionally sound through sun, heat and rain rather than growing brittle over a season on a Johannesburg roof. This black spool suits functional work: automotive components, outdoor fixtures, garden hardware and anything mounted where the weather gets at it. It is a more demanding print than PLA and rewards an enclosed printer and a draught-free corner of the workshop. Choose it when the alternative is replacing the same part every summer.
Specifications
| Material | ASA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 240-260 °C |
| Bed temperature | 90-100 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 120 mm/s |
| Brand | Creality |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Print in an enclosure, and expect better UV resistance than ABS outdoors.
Good for
- Outdoor brackets and enclosure housings
- Automotive trim and engine-bay parts
- Garden and irrigation fittings
- Signage hardware exposed to sun
