Anycubic Filament ASA : Résistance aux intempéries, stabilité à haute température et solidité supérieure (2024)

FAQs

What is the disadvantage of ASA filament? ›

Cons of Using ASA Filament:

It tends to be a bit expensive as compared to other filaments available in the market. Plus, its low market availability further increases its pricing factor. Its high melting temperature is surely a boon for 3D printing enthusiasts.

ASA has a slightly higher flexural modulus and melting temperature than PETG but a lower density and tensile strength. ASA also has better weather resistance than PETG but worse layer adhesion.

ASA is a tough and resilient material that is, thanks to its UV and temperature resistance (up to 93 °C), suitable for outdoor use and for making technical parts.

ASA filament has a tensile strength around 33 MPa[3], while PLA has a higher tensile strength around 50 MPa. [4] Despite having a lower tensile strength, ASA can withstand higher levels of stress and impact than PLA due to its higher ductility.

The answer is, it depends. Food safe 3D printing filaments include PLA, PP, co-polyester, PET, PET-G, HIPS, and nylon-6, as well as some brands of ABS, ASA, and PEI.

Standard PLA: The recommended nozzle temperature for standard PLA is usually around 190-220°C (374-428°F). The bed temperature can range from 50-70°C (122-158°F).

The most obvious indication that your bed temperature is too cold is if your prints aren't adhering to the bed. If they're not sticking well, you may want to increase the temperature a little. A warmer bed helps to soften the plastic, allowing it to stick. Just be careful not to heat up your bed too much.

Is printing with PETG and PLA filaments indoors safe? Yes, printing with PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) and PLA (Polylactic Acid) filaments indoors is generally considered safe compared to other materials, such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), which emits more harmful fumes.

ASA is relatively easy to print and affordable, making it great for iterative design. Due to its strength properties and UV resistance, ASA can be used to produce functional prototypes, including: Molded components for Auto, Marine, and RV applications. Electrical housings.

Is ASA hard to print with? ›

Due to its heritage, ASA still retains many of the same printability drawbacks that are seen with ABS. Warping is still a consistent issue that you need to account for, as well as the potentially dangerous fumes that the plastic emits during printing, due to the presence of Styrene.

Like many other plastics, ASA is a mildly hygroscopic material that will over time absorb moisture from its surrounding environment. This process typically occurs over a period of months however in high humidity environments (ie. evaporative air conditioning) this process can occur more rapidly.

Print ASA without enclosure

Heat bed at 100°C+ helps to reduce warping. Enclosed chamber helps to reduce warping. Heated chamber helps to reduce warping even further.

Fumes emitted from ASA filament can be hazardous when inhaled. These fumes have a strong and pungent odor due to the presence of Styrene in the plastic compound. Inhaling such fumes can lead to health issues like headaches, irritations, and so on.

Like ABS, ASA is prone to warping on the print bed.

Inhaling such fumes can lead to health issues like headaches, irritations, and so on. Therefore, using ASA filament requires a workspace with appropriate ventilation due to the potential for odoriferous fumes. Additionally, users should wear masks throughout the printing process.

Despite perfect settings, ASA prints can still warp or split due to temperature inconsistencies. To mitigate this, consider using ASA on a fully-enclosed 3D printer, purchasing an enclosure, or building an enclosure for your printer to keep the heat in and cool air out.

ASA printed parts are strong and rigid with exceptional UV resistance, incapable of yellowing, making them exceptionally useful in exterior or industrial settings. ASA is also water-resistant, has strong chemical resistance, anti-static, and highly impact resistant.

Cons of ABS

ABS requires a high printing temperature, which means that not all 3D printers can handle the material. It also requires more energy to print ABS than lower temperature materials like PLA. ABS can emit unpleasant vapors when melted, so it is a good idea to print in a well ventilated space.