ASA Basic

Flashforge’s ASA is an enhanced weather-resistant alternative to ABS. It features excellent UV resistance and mechanical properties, making it an ideal choice for outdoor applications. It is particularly suitable for printing parts that need to withstand various weather conditions.

High impact resistance

weather Resistance

temperature resistance

anti-static resistance

High Toughness

compatible with various FFF printers

ASA Basic Mechanical Properties

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Property

ASA Basic

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Flexural Strength
(X-Y direction)

75~79 MPa

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Tensile Strength
(X-Y direction)

42~45 MPa

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Impact Strength
(X-Y direction)

19~20 KJ/㎡

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Elastic Modulus
(X-Y direction)

1200~1400 MPa

Specification

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Drying Conditions before Printing
80°C, 12 hours (using a convection oven)

Nozzle Diameter
Ф0.4/0.6mm(Ф0.4mm recommended)

2

Layer Thickness

0.12~0.3mm

Nozzle Temperature
240~270°C

3

Build Plate Temperature
100~120°C

Printing Speed

40~300mm/s
(higher speeds require higher temperatures)

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Cooling Fan
0~50%

Retraction Length
1~3mm

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Retraction Speed
30~50mm/s

Support Materials
Self-supporting, HIPS

Not picky, broadly compatible

FFF devices on the market with a filament diameter of 1.75mm can all be used, but high-speed FFF 3D printers perform better.

Recommended Application

Studio Designers

Artistic creation

Corporate Engineers and
Designers

Educational teaching aids

3D Printing Enthusiasts

Printing complex models