Important Update: Bambu Lab Products Due to high demand, Bambu Lab products may have slightly longer lead times. We are diligently working with the vendor to ensure timely delivery. For the latest information on current stock, please contact one of our STEM Experts at 800.985.7836. PLEASE NOTE: Any filaments on this page that you cannot select or are listed as "Out of Stock" are currently on backorder. Bambu Lab ASA Additional Resources: Technical Datasheet, Material Safety Sheet, Filament RoHS Highlights: Main Features Extraordinary UV Resistance Exceptional Temperature Resistance High Impact Strength and Durability Outdoor Use for Long-Term Purpose Comes with High Temperature Reusable Spool Diameter: 1.75mm +/- 0.03mm Bambu ASA is a highly durable material that offers exceptional UV, weather, mechanical, and thermal resistance. Its unique combination of properties makes it an ideal material for printing outdoor models (plant signs, mailboxes, wind vanes, etc.) and structural parts that require long-term exposure to challenging outdoor conditions. Extraordinary Weather & UV ResistanceBambu ASA offers extraordinary UV, oxidation, and aging resistance, providing effective protection against breakage and color degradation when used outdoors for long-term purposes. 1. What's the difference between ABS and ASA? ABS ASA Composition acrylonitrile - butadiene - styrene acrylonitrile - styrene - acrylate ASA is a modified version of ABS that contains an additional acrylate component, which improves its weather adaptability and UV resistance. ASA retains the impact resistance and processability of ABS while providing better resistance to fading, yellowing, and degradation from sunlight exposure. Both of them may release pungent and unpleasant odors during printing, but the pungent odor of ASA is notably lighter than ABS. 2. What is the difference applications between ABS and ASA? ASA is ideal for outdoor applications, such as automotive exterior parts, signage, and outdoor equipment, thanks to its enhanced weather resistance and color stability. ABS is a versatile material with excellent mechanical properties that is commonly used for indoor applications. 3. What are the similarities between ABS and ASA? In terms of physical and mechanical properties, both exhibit good impact resistance and high tensile strength, with almost the same levels of strength, toughness, and stiffness. Both ABS and ASA may release pungent and unpleasant odors during printing and the same warping tendency and enclosed printer requirement when printing large-size and/or high infill density models. RFID for Intelligent Printing All printing parameters are embedded in RFID, which can be read through Bambu Lab's AMS (Automatic Material System). Load and print! No more tedious setting steps. Technical Specifications: Color Hex Code Display White #FFFAF2 Gray #8A949E Red #E02928 Green #00A6A0 Blue #2140B4 Black #000000 Accessory Compatibility Recommended Not Recommended Build Plate Smooth PEI Plate, Textured PEI Plate Cool Plate SuperTack Hotend All Size / Material / Glue Bambu Liquid GlueGlue Stick / Tech Specs Recommended Printing Settings Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) 80 °C,8 h Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity < 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) Nozzle Temperature 240 - 270 °C Bed Temperature (with Glue) 80 - 100 °C Printing Speed < 250 mm/s Physical Properties Density 1.05 g/cm³ Vicat Softening Temperature 106 °C Heat Deflection Temperature 100 °C Melting Temperature 210 °C Melt Index 7.0 ± 0.8 g/10 min Mechanical Properties Tensile Strength 37 ± 3 MPa Breaking Elongation Rate 9.2 ± 1.4 % Bending Modulus 1920 ± 130 MPa Bending Strength 65 ± 5 MPa Impact Strength 41.0 ± 2.3 kJ/m²