Sep 9, 2014
More news from Stratasys: the company launched new Objet500 Connex1 & Connex2 multi-material 3D printers yesterday, and today it announced availability of a new thermoplastic material option for its FDM-based production 3D printers: ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate).
ASA is an all-purpose material used for the production of prototypes, manufacturing tools and finished goods. Manufacturers in the automotive, electronics, commercial, sporting goods and construction industries can benefit from ASA's UV stability, strength and durability. Applications include jigs and fixtures, electrical boxes, recreational vehicles and outdoor tools.
Compatible with the Fortus 360mc, 400mc and 900mc 3D Production Systems, ASA thermoplastic offers UV resistance, so parts will resist fading & remain durable with long-term exposure to direct sunlight, affording a wide range of outdoor applications to parts produced using FDM. ASA also offers an exceptional surface finish and has the best aesthetics of any FDM material available. Compared to ABS, details such as printed text and other features are greatly improved by ASA's matte finish.
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"As 3D printing becomes a more mainstream production process, and parts are used for a longer period of time and in diverse environments, UV resistance becomes a must-have feature," explains Brendan Dillon, product manager for Stratasys. "Once customers use ASA, they may not go back to ABS."
Available in black and ivory, ASA works with existing Stratasys SR-30 support material and priced similar to ABS.
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