Engineering Series

FilamentBay™ ASA

ASA candidate for outdoor prototype evaluation

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Engineering Series · ASA Basic

FilamentBay™ ASA

ASA candidate for outdoor prototype evaluation

Suggested uses Outdoor enclosures · Automotive exterior trim

Feeder: AMS / AMS lite · Review printer limits

$21.99 USD / 1 kg spool · 1.75 mm

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Color: White2 colors

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SKU FB-ASA-BAS-WHI-1K HEX #F4F4F4

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4+ spools ≈ $19.35 each · 12% off any mix, applied automatically.

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AMS / AMS lite. Check printer temperature limits and spool fit before ordering; feeder guidance does not validate your print setup.

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Features

ASA candidate for outdoor prototype evaluation

ASA is a material family often considered for outdoor prototypes. FilamentBay grade-specific UV, weathering and mechanical reports are not published, and its listed settings are provisional. Compare sample behavior and obtain the required evidence before specifying service life.

A grade-specific TDS and validated print conditions are not published. Confirm the specification before ordering. Source and evidence status.

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Properties

ASA application illustration 1 — Outdoor enclosures — application illustration, not a validated print sample.

ASA application illustration 2 — Automotive exterior trim — application illustration, not a validated print sample.

ASA application illustration 3 — Signage and mounts — application illustration, not a validated print sample.

Technical specifications

Printing settings & presets

Temperature, drying and printer setup

Nozzle250–270 °C

Bed90–110 °C

Max speedNot verified

Drying suggestion55 °C · 4 h

Extruder adviceCheck printer limits

AMSAMS / AMS lite

Provisional window. Settings and batch data for ASA require confirmation. Ask for the grade data sheet before committing to a production run.

Dry before printing if the bag has been open more than a few days: 55 °C · 4 h. See the drying guide.

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Starting settings

Generated from available catalog values; validate on your printer. Target versions and calibration steps.

Bambu StudioStarting preset OrcaSlicerStarting preset PrusaSlicerStarting preset

Material properties

Supplier values & measurement limits

Spool & filament
Diameter tolerance	± 0.02 mm
Net weight	1 kg (0.25–5 kg available)
Spool outer diameter	200 mm
Spool width	65 mm
Spool hub	54 mm
Empty spool weight	160 g

No grade-specific brochure page supplied. A grade-specific TDS and validated print conditions are not published. Confirm the specification before ordering. The source does not identify a specimen process, ISO method, HDT load or MFI temperature/load. View this grade's evidence status.

Buy more, pay less per spool

Any 4+ spools of any FilamentBay material take 12% off automatically. From 50 spools a month, the Print Farm program prices per kilogram.

Print Farm pricing

Quantity	Price per spool
1–3	$21.99
4+	≈ $19.35 (discount rounded on subtotal)
50+ / month	Per-kg ladder

Frequently asked questions

ASA or ABS?

ASA may be a candidate for outdoor evaluation, but this grade has no published weathering or comparative mechanical report. Choose against a defined exposure, temperature and load requirement rather than assuming identical behavior or indefinite UV resistance.

Do I need an enclosure?

Yes for anything larger than a palm. ASA shrinks as it cools like ABS does, and an open frame lets the lower layers cool while the upper ones are still hot, which is what cracks a part apart.

Does it smell?

Less than ABS, but it still releases styrene while printing. Use it in a ventilated room or an enclosure with filtration.

Do I need to dry it before printing?

Popping and stringing can have several causes. Check moisture and print conditions separately. The listed drying values are supplier suggestions, not verified endpoints; confirm the grade, spool and dryer limits before heating. See the drying guide for a controlled workflow.

Downloads

Bambu Studio profile Generated starting values for ASA; printer validation not published. Starting preset

OrcaSlicer profile Generated starting values for ASA; printer validation not published. Starting preset

PrusaSlicer profile Generated starting values for ASA; printer validation not published. Starting preset

Technical data sheet Ask whether grade-specific test conditions and a batch report are available. Request TDS

Material comparison All grades with price, settings, supplier properties and explicit evidence gaps. Open guide

All profiles Formats, validation status, target versions and calibration steps. Profiles page

Related guides

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ASA vs ABS: choosing and testing an outdoor material

Compare ASA and ABS for outdoor use with printer checks, warping diagnosis, supplier-data limits and a controlled exposure screen.

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FilamentBay™ ASA

Check your setup

ASA candidate for outdoor prototype evaluation

Printing settings & presets

Material properties

Buy more, pay less per spool

Frequently asked questions

Downloads

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