ASA, which stands for acrylic styrene-acrylonitrile, is an amorphous, opaque thermoplastic that is structurally similar to ABS.
In many cases, they are quite interchangeable in purpose but ASA has a few key differentiating features that make it suitable for certain applications over ABS. ASA is significantly more resistant to UV light and weathering, making it the better choice for applications with extended outdoor exposure. ASA can boast slightly better mechanical properties but it can also cost slightly more in some cases.
Since ABS is so popular and has many more options, it is generally recommended to go with ABS unless outdoor exposure is a concern.
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UltiMaker PLA Filament PLA is Shop3D's recommended choice for all 3D Printing for Schools/Libraries/Homes. It is easy to print, does not have offensive odours and the colours are nice and...
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UltiMaker Tough PLA Filament UltiMaker Tough PLA is a technical PLA (polylactic acid) material with a toughness similar to ABS. It is ideal for printing functional prototypes and tooling at...
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PVA absorbs moisture from the environment extremely quickly. See some of out PrintDry solutions here UltiMaker PVA station is now available to assist with post processing and removal of PVA...
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3D Printing with ABS does release harmful odours. ABS should not be used in a classroom environment without an enclosure and filtration. ABS printing should be conducted in a well-ventilated...
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