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Polymaker PolyLite ASA

Polymaker's tightly QC'd ASA — slightly easier to print than most ASAs

Material
ASA
Spool weight
1000 g
MSRP
$35
Print temp
240–260 °C
Bed temp
90–100 °C
Glass transition
100 °C
Drying
80 °C / 4 h
Tensile strength
44 MPa
Elongation at break
9%
Not food-safe
UV resistant
Outdoor rating: 5/5

Where it shines

Polymaker's tightly QC'd ASA — slightly easier to print than most ASAs.

Common use cases: outdoor, uv-exposed, automotive, structural.

Where it falls short

Same enclosure requirements as all ASAs.

Print profile starting point

  • Nozzle temp: start at 250°C and tune ±5°C for surface finish.
  • Bed temp: 90°C is usually enough for adhesion; go up toward 100°C if first layer struggles.
  • Drying: 80°C for 4 hours before printing if the spool has been opened more than a few days.
  • Enclosure: required to prevent warping and layer cracking.

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