ABS and ASA

Both ABS and ASA will require an enclosed printer in order to print properly. This is because an increased ambient air temp (over 45˚C) will make it so you can print without warping or delamination.

It may be possible to print without an enclosure - but the larger and more dense your part is - the more important an enclosure will be. Learn more about Warping.

If you want increased bed adhesion - we would recommend trying Magigoo Original.

ASA is almost exactly the same as ABS with 1 major difference and 1 minor difference: The major difference is ASA is extremely good at weather resistance. (Resistance to UV light and environmental stress cracking) The minor difference is ASA prints with a nicer matte finish slightly hiding the layer lines.

The mechanical properties and print settings for both will be extremely similar.

Yes, PolyLite™ ABS and ASA can be smoothed with acetone. WARNING: Acetone is a dangerous chemical, please handle it with the necessary safety precautions.

We recommend PolySmooth™ as a safer alternative to create smooth surface models.

Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.

You can view all material products' TDS, SDS, and Printing Profiles HERE

You can also find mechanical properties HERE

You can then find our other docs:

REACH

RoHS

889

PCP

ISO9001 Cert

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