UV- and weather-resistant, tough, and heat-tolerant. The go-to for parts that live outside.
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 90-110 °C
Materials › ASA
ASA Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate
Like ABS but built for the outdoors. Resists UV, weather, and heat without yellowing or cracking.
About ASA
Overview
- ABS built for the outdoors: car parts, garden hardware, sensor housings.
- Print it like ABS: enclosed, warm chamber, ventilated room.
Pros
- Excellent UV and weather resistance, so it stays put in sun, rain, and cold
- Heat deflection around 86-96 °C, similar to or slightly below ABS
- Tough with a clean, slightly matte finish
- Smoothable with acetone like ABS
Cons
- Needs an enclosure; prone to warping in drafts (sources rate it a little easier than ABS)
- Gives off fumes while printing, so vent the enclosure outdoors
- Costs more than ABS and PETG
- Less beginner friendly than PLA or PETG
Typical settings
- Nozzle
- 240-270 °C
- Bed
- 90-110 °C
- Enclosure
- Required
- Drying
- 70-80 °C for 4-6 h
ASA variants
Results
ASA filled with carbon fiber. Stiff, matte, and weatherproof, for rigid outdoor and automotive parts.
Nozzle 245-275 °CBed 90-110 °C
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Sources
Figures vary by brand and test method; check your filament's datasheet.