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Enclosure Required
Dryer Recommended
Polymaker PolyLite ASA
UV-stable alternative to ABS — same toughness, doesn't yellow outdoors. The pick for anything that lives in the sun.
Nozzle Temp
240-260°C
Bed Temp
90-105°C
Max Speed
60 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.03mm
Material
ASA
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.07 g/cm³
Difficulty
Advanced
Best For
Outdoor prints, automotive exterior, …
Typical price
~$30/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | ASA |
| Brand | Polymaker |
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.03mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 240°C |
| Nozzle Max | 260°C |
| Bed Min | 90°C |
| Bed Max | 105°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 60 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Required |
| Dryer | Recommended |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 2/5 |
| Strength | 5/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$30 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Outdoor prints, automotive exterior, anything UV-exposed |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- UV stable — won't yellow
- Heat resistant
- Same mechanicals as ABS
Cons
- Enclosure required
- Fumes
- Expensive
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
250°C
Range: 240-260°C
Bed
97.5°C
Range: 90-105°C
Speed
60 mm/s
Max tested
Fan
0-20%
Starting point
These are starting points. Dial in retraction, pressure advance, and flow rate for your specific printer. A temp tower is your friend.
Printers That Run Polymaker PolyLite ASA Well
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