Is ASA a better material for strength ?
Is ASA a better material for strength ?
Physical strength it's very similar, along with temp, chemical resistance etc. The main advantage is UV resistance. It apparently doesn't discolour like abs so doesn't need paint etc.
It's a bitch to print though, does need a chamber/enclosure, preferably heated to about 40°C. Just like ABS.
Because of the speed of my printer it has to go down at 300° with a bed temp of 110°
Want to try dipping my toe into the carbon fibre polycarbonate next. That would be good but is an expensive filament.
It's a bitch to print though, does need a chamber/enclosure, preferably heated to about 40°C. Just like ABS.
Because of the speed of my printer it has to go down at 300° with a bed temp of 110°
Want to try dipping my toe into the carbon fibre polycarbonate next. That would be good but is an expensive filament.
Datatek
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Shame you are not closer for making P38 panel clips LOL.
Can buy printers quite cheap now. The first one i bout about 8 months ago for £80. This new one was £1300 but in my eyes it has been worth every penny. A lot of things I've made i couldn't buy or weren't suitable, so being able to design and print yourself if a godsend.
