ABS and ASA Filaments — Industrial Strength for Demanding Applications
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) are industrial thermoplastics renowned for their high strength, heat resistance, and ability to be post-processed with acetone for smooth surfaces. ASA is the UV-stable counterpart of ABS, designed for outdoor use.
Our range includes ABS for indoor applications, ASA for UV-resistant parts, ASA-CF (carbon-fibre-reinforced) for maximum rigidity, and ASA Aero — a lightweight foamed variant for large-volume models. All are printed on our Bambu Lab X1C with an enclosed chamber and air filtration system.
ABS and ASA are ideal for automotive components, engineering prototypes, electronic enclosures, and parts that must withstand temperatures up to 100 °C. ASA is particularly suited for outdoor parts exposed to sunlight and rain. Check the price for your project in our instant online calculator — upload your model and receive a quote immediately.
Our work
Real parts 3D printed in our workshop, from functional brackets to multicolor promotional keychains.
Properties
- Print Temperature
- 240–270 °C
- Bed Temperature
- 90–110 °C
- Strength
- High
- Flexibility
- Medium
- Heat Resistance
- High (100 °C)
- UV Resistance
- Low (ABS) / High (ASA)
Advantages
- +High strength and toughness
- +Heat resistance up to 100 °C
- +Can be acetone-smoothed for glossy surfaces
- +ASA: excellent UV and weather resistance
- +ASA-CF: exceptional rigidity with carbon fibre
Disadvantages
- −Requires an enclosed print chamber (warping-prone)
- −ABS emits fumes — ventilation required
- −Harder to print than PLA and PETG
- −ABS not suitable for outdoor use
Use Cases
- Automotive parts and prototypes
- Electronic enclosures
- Outdoor parts (ASA)
- Functional engineering models
- Parts exposed to high temperatures