3D printed ASA enclosure mounted on an exterior stucco wall in direct sun, showing the UV and weather stability ASA is specified for

ASA · FDM · SAN DIEGO

ASA 3D Printing — UV-Stable, Outdoor-Grade

ASA is ABS redesigned for outdoor use — same impact tolerance, far better UV stability. Used where sun exposure would yellow or embrittle ABS.

Upload a file and see your all-in price in ASA in seconds. Standard parts in 5–7 business days, rush in 2 business days, $30 minimum, free pickup in Miramar or UPS nationwide.

Ref. part

$7.48

7.8 cm³ bracket / ea

HDT

98°C

heat deflect

Tensile

55 MPa

strength

Colors

in stock

Reference: 7.8 cm³ bracket (50×30×40 mm) at standard quality & infill, priced by the same engine as the quote tool: $7.48 for one, $2.74 each for 100. $30 order minimum.

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STL, STEP, OBJ or 3MF · No account needed · Every part checked against your model before it ships

1,000,000+ parts printed · Trusted by Taylor Guitars, UC San Diego, Georgia Tech

When to choose ASA

ASA is the outdoor ABS. Patio fixtures, garden hose brackets, mailbox parts, signage, license-plate frames, solar-panel mounts, roof-mounted antenna housings, outdoor camera cases, and anything in direct sun more than a few hours a day.

When to pick something else

If the part is indoors, ABS is cheaper and identical mechanically — save the markup. Skip ASA for food-contact (use PETG) or transparent needs (use PC).

ASA Properties & Datasheet

Verified against manufacturer datasheets and our own print testing at the San Diego shop.

Tensile strength	55 MPa	Slight edge over ABS
Heat deflection	98 °C	Same as ABS
UV resistance	Excellent	The reason to pick ASA over ABS
Weathering	Excellent	Holds up to years of sun + rain
Impact	Good	Similar to ABS
Color stability	Excellent	Won't yellow like ABS or PLA
Machinability	Good	Drills, taps, machines cleanly
Warp risk	High	Also requires enclosed chamber

DESIGN TIPS

Designing for ASA

01Same print/design rules as ABS — enclosed chamber, 3 perimeters, shrinkage compensation.

02For heavy UV exposure, additional top-coat paint extends life further.

03Pair with stainless hardware for outdoor fixtures; avoid carbon-steel fasteners that rust.

CUSTOMER WORK

Real parts we've printed in ASA

Outdoor camera housing

Black ASA enclosure for a coastal security camera — 2 years on the wall, no yellowing.

Drone-cage outdoor storage clips

UV-stable mounts on a rooftop drone cage.

Garden sprinkler manifold

Chemical + UV resistance in one part.

Considering alternatives?

ABSSee specs →

The indoor equivalent — same properties without the UV package.

PETGSee specs →

Lower cost and still fine for short-term outdoor use.

ASA FAQ

How much does ASA 3D printing cost?+

As a concrete example, our reference 7.8 cm³ bracket (50×30×40 mm) prints in ASA at $7.48 for one at standard quality and infill, and $2.74 each for 100 — the exact numbers our instant quote engine produces for that part. Your part is priced from its own file (plastic, print time, surface and support), and orders have a $30 minimum. Upload your file for an exact price in seconds.

What is ASA best for?+

When should I NOT use ASA?+

If the part is indoors, ABS is cheaper and identical mechanically — save the markup. Skip ASA for food-contact (use PETG) or transparent needs (use PC).

What does TAKT 3D's ASA print setup require?+

Enclosed, heated chamber required — same setup as ABS. Standard brass or hardened nozzle; we run brass by default. All of our ASA jobs use filament dried the same day to avoid moisture-induced defects, and every spool is logged against the part batch for traceability.

How long is ASA 3D printing turnaround?+

Standard turnaround for ASA is 5–7 business days. Expedited (3 business days) is +30% (minimum $35); rush (2 business days) is +60% (minimum $60). Your quote shows the exact ready date; shipping is extra. Same-day and next-day parts are on request: call (844) 907-3568 or message us before you order.

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Ready to print in ASA?

Upload your STL, STEP, OBJ or 3MF and see the all-in price in ASA in seconds — no account, $30 minimum. Standard parts in 5–7 business days, rush in 2 business days, free pickup in Miramar or UPS nationwide.

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