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ASA
Weather-resistant thermoplastic
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MATERIAL OVERVIEW
Properties to guide your selection.
ASA is an engineering thermoplastic for parts exposed to weather and ultraviolet light. It is a candidate for outdoor applications where resistance to environmental exposure is part of the design brief.
Selection considerations
Confirm exposure duration and colour requirements.
Discuss this material →| Printing process | FDM |
|---|---|
| Supplier-listed dimensional accuracy | ±0.3mm |
| Listed colours | Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Deep blue, White, Dark grey, Light grey, Ivory, Black |
| Tensile strength | 45MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 2200MPa |
| Elongation at break | 5% |
| Flexural strength | 70MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 2180MPa |
| Heat deflection temperature | 85°C |
Heat deflection temperature is a test result, not a continuous-use temperature. Dimensional requirements are reviewed against the drawing.
