The Plastics
What's ASA?
The outdoor cousin of ABS: as heat-resistant, but it stands up to sun and weather.
- Super powerUV and weather resistant
- Heat deflection103 °C (0.45 MPa)
- Needsan enclosure
Nozzle 230–260 °C · Bed 75–95 °C
Polymaker ASA. Typical ranges from one maker’s data sheet. Brands differ: the label on your spool wins.
Why it matters
- Compared with ABS it resists UV better, warps less and smells less.
- The right choice for parts that live outdoors: garden, car exterior, balcony.
Tips from the workshop
- It still warps: print it in an enclosure or with a draft shield.
- Ventilate the room: it still gives off fumes.