Polymaker ASA Filament 1.75mm Red 1KG, UV & Weather Resistant

First and foremost, this was my first time ever printing in ASA. Initially, I started with ABS but could not stand the smell. Even with my air purifier on high, it was horrible. Out of the box it had alot of moisture that made it unbearable to print with so tbh, im never touching the stuff. Looking for alternatives, Polymaker came up and decided to check them out for the first time. I'd only ever printed PLA but mostly PETG. This project required either ABS or ASA for thier properties. If you've never printed with either of these, its not for the faint of heart. I liked Polymaker alot better as the smell wasn't so nauseating. Subtle with no enclosure and barely noticable with. I always run an air purifier that can filter any offgassing. I plan to print a nevermore filter also. It was a challenge for me to get this dialed in but in the end, this is what worked: - The bed really needs to be properly leveled, I cannot stress this enough. - I have a flex plate with a piece of probably 1mm pei on it. I sanded it to get it scuffed up with 80 grit sand paper (didn't have textured pei so this was the alternative). Washed it with dish soap, dried it and wiped it down with iso alcohol 90%. - Enabled Linear Advance and used teaching tech's video to configure (easy). This is optional but I've been hearing about it and found that it truly does improve the quality of the print. - Ensured that Z/ESteps were configured (I had to change extruders). The calibration cubes all measured the correct size. - Adjusted the flow rate. This really needs to be checked to avoid over extrusion even if the steps are correct. - Use elmers glue stick (the xtreme version). Believe me, I experienced warping when first attempting to print this. Initially, tried ASA juice/slurry which I advise against because it reeks and is a PITA to clean. Also tried sugar water which is laughable but seems to work for some. Get the glue stick. It's cheaper, water soluble, non-toxic and it just works. Not spending $20+ for the competition. Just run your flex plate under water and boom. If using on a bed take something to wipe it off (safely) if needed. Done cleaning. - Consistent heat. Do a PID tune. I found that this was one of the main reasons for warping. Whether using your printer in an enclosure or wherever, make sure there are no windy drafts of air. Also, I was used to setting certain temperatures for the first layer then reducing it when printing PETG. Not this time. Leave it be. - I stopped using brims. They work to reduce warping/corner lift but I can't stand them. Even though this ASA is relatively easy to sand, its annoying to remove/post-process especially when you have alot of small parts. Settings/Printer: Tevo Tornado Prusa Slicer 250 Nozzle Bed is preheated for 10m (heat soak) 90 bed (truly dont need to go higher than this) 2 skirt lines Draft protection (hey it works but is probably not needed) I highly recommend this brand. Once you get things dialed in, it prints like butter. No moisture issues as the filament is well vaccum sealed and I keep all of my filament in an airtight container with dessicant at rest and in use. Love the natural color.

First time using ASA as I got a Bambu Lab X2D that can use it! Overall a great experience, prints nicely, only 1 failed print and it was a very complex one. Very durable, 0 tangling, no clogging my printer as of yet, flows perfectly, slight flex for the impact resistance i was looking for. Great value for money with a matte finish!

Polymaker is my go to for ASA. Unless I have a need for a specific color or shade they don’t offer, this is the stuff. It prints just as well if not better than any PLA (with appropriate settings and enclosed of course). I’ve printed at pretty high speeds (350mm/sec) and flow rates and never had an issue. Spool winding has never been a problem, nor has moisture content. Parts pop off the bed as it cools. Honestly if they offered more color shades and various special colors like Burnt Titanium or dual/tri-color, I would have no need to use anything else. I do like the galaxy line and have used galaxy blue on some custom printer parts. The Jet Black is very black. Love it all ❤️

I've just begun printing ASA successfully, so I bought several spools of this, in different colors, to do some actual production. Up 'til now I've just been learning how to get it to lay down on the build plate and to adhere to each subsequent layer. I am tickled pink (or maybe I should say "tickled red") with this material. I thought printing ASA would be difficult, but with this product, it's an absolute breeze. Keep your chamber temp above 40c and you're golden. I will buy much more of this Polymaker ASA. As for details: No tangles Flexible to a point, but not hard to break either. Take care as you load it. Good value considering I have a lot few failed prints. Actually none so far with this filament. Fully compatible with all my printers (two Centauri Carbons with high flow nozzles, one Centauri, and one Sovol SV08 Max) Finished prints are beautiful. Minimum layer lines and can be sanded or vapor smoothed.

My first time printing with ASA and it printed perfectly, spool is wound just as it should be, and I've had zero issues with it. It was dry right out of the packaging, no cracking or popping all without running it through the dryer. There's no better filament out there, polymaker is always the best.

This prints really well. It's not as smelly as what I'm used to for ABS. This is my first time with ASA, so I can't say how the smell compares to others. I'm dialing it in with a 0.16 layer height and couldn't be happier. Bridges and overhangs are no problem. It likes to print slow (20-30) and the Bambu ASA settings work for 90% of what you need to print.

Printa great, but needs a few things to print... Make sure you have ventilation because it smokes a bit during printing. You also need a very clean bed with glue added. I had one failed print due to not adding more glue and cleaning between prints. So, make sure you use lots of glue. Follow up after finishing the spool. I had two failed prints due to bed adhesion. This stuff does not like to stick to the bed, and is prone to warping. I had to heat and fix two parts in post process. Deducted 1 star to 4/5

This ASA filament has been an absolute standout performer on my Elegoo Centauri Carbon. From the very first print, I was impressed by how effortlessly it handled a material that’s often considered challenging. I’m currently printing a full-scale tank using a 100°C bed and a 270°C nozzle, pushing the machine at incredibly fast speeds—and the results are flawless. Where most ASA recommendations emphasize slow printing to avoid issues, this setup completely defies expectations. The layer adhesion is excellent, surface finish is clean, and there’s no warping or defects in sight. If you’re looking for an ASA that delivers both speed and quality without compromise, this is it. Combined with the Centauri Carbon, it’s a powerhouse pairing that produces consistently professional results. Highly recommended for anyone who wants reliability and performance at the next level.

Great material, great "snow" white colour. Delivered quick for an import item.

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Evoluzione dell'ABS, perfetto

Numa impressora enclausurada impressão muito fácil. Quase sem cheiro

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