PolyLiteTM ASA

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INDEX

1.0

My first print

4,5

2.0 PolyLiteTM ASA

4.0 Polymaker Technologies
4.1

Jam-Free™

102.1

Product data sheet

64.2

Warp-Free™

102.2

Product comparison charts

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4.3

Ash-Free™

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3.0 Product Families
3.1

PolyLite™

8

4.4 Layer-Free™

114.5

Nano-Reinforcement11

4.6 Stabilized Foaming™

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3.2

PolyMax™

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3.3

PolyFlex™

8

3.4

PolyMide™

95.1

PolyBoxTM

3.5

PolyDissolve™

95.2Polysher

3.6

Specialty

9

5.0 Hardware

TM12136.0 About Polymaker

147.0

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My first print1) Prepare the gcode
Download the MyFirstPrint.stl on www.polymaker.com
Load the stl file in your favorite slicer.
Enter the correct settings for PolyLite™ ASA;
Property

Value

Nozzle temperature
Bed temperature
Nozzle speed
Cooling fan

240˚C-260˚C
75˚C-95˚C30mm/s – 50mm/s
OFFLayer height
InfillNumber of outlines (shell)

0.1
20%
3

Top/Bottom layers

4Surface adhesion

Brim or Raft2) Prepare the printer- Clean the build plate and prepare it with the right surface:
We recommend to print PolyLite™ ASA on BuildTak® or using Magigoo.
- Level the build plate.
- It is recommended to clean the nozzle when you change the material toprevent partial clog.
Note: It is recommended to use an enclosure to print PolyLite™ ASA to prevent warping issue.
It is recommended to place the printer in a well ventilated area.

43) Prepare the filament- Carefully open the resealable bag, remove the spool and close the bagback to preserve the desiccant bag.
- It is recommended to store PolyLite™ ASA in the PolyBox™ to prevent
moisture absorption which will lower the quality and the mechanicalproperties of the print.
- Load the filament in your printer and wait until you have a consistent
extrusion.
- At the end of the print, make sure to correctly store the filament back in
the resealable bag if you are not using the PolyBox™.

4) Start the print
When the print begins make sure the first layer is correctly laid down andsticking well to the bed before leaving the printer to finish the print.

5) Post process
PolyLite™ ASA can be wet sanded to obtain a smoother surface.
PolyLite™ ASA can be chemically smoothed with acetone. We highly
recommend to use our PolySmooth™ filament for this purpose as it canbe smooth with IPA which is safer to manipulate than acetone.

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PolyLite™ ASA is an alternative to ABS with an improved weather
resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical properties make it
the perfect choice for real life applications.
Available colors:
Physical properties
Property

Testing method

Typical value

Density

ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)

1.1 (g/cm3 at 21.5 °C)

Glass transition temperature
Vicat softening temperature
Melt Index

DSC, 10 °C/min
ASTM D1525 (ISO 306, GB/T 1633)
220 °C, 10 kg

97.8 (°C)
105.3 (°C)
25 (g/10 min)

Mechanical properties
Property

Testing method

Typical value

Young’s modulus (X-Y)
Tensile strength (X-Y)
Elongation at break (X-Y)
Bending modulus

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

2379 ± 157 (MPa)43.8 ± 0.8 (MPa)6.7 ± 0.6 (%)
3206 ± 108 (MPa)

Bending strength
Charpy impact strength

ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)

73.4 ± 2.1 (MPa)10.3 ± 0.4 (kJ/m2)

Drying settings

Diameter accuracy (2.85/1.75 mm):

80˚C for 8h670%
is within97%
is within99%
is within
99.9% is within+/- 0.01+/- 0.02+/- 0.03+/- 0.04

Weight accuracy:
600g
750g
1000g
3000g

+/+/+/+/-

20g
20g
30g
60g

TOUGHNESS
Impact Strength

25kJ/m2

PolyMaxTM PC

PolyMideTM CoPA (wet)PolyLiteTM ABS
PolyMaxTM PLA

PolyLite™ ASA

PolyMaxTM PETG

PolyMideTM CoPA (dry)PolySmoothTM
PolyLiteTM PETG

PolyLiteTM PC
PolyLiteTM PLA

PolyWoodTM

STIFFNESS
Bending Strength

100MPaVicat Softening Temp

Tensile Strength

66MPa

PolyMideTM CoPA (dry)180°C

PolyMideTM CoPA (dry)PolyLiteTM PC
PolyMaxTM PC

160°C
140°C

PolyLiteTM PLA

120°C

PolyLite™ ASA

PolySmoothTM

PolyLite

TMABS

PolyMide CoPA (wet)PolyLiteTM PETG
PolyMaxTM PETG
TM

PolyMax

PLATM

100°C
80°C
60°C

PolyWood

TMPolyMaxTM PC
PolyLiteTM PC
PolyLite™ ASA
PolyLiteTM ABS

PolyLiteTM PETG
PolyMaxTM PETG
PolySmoothTM
PolyLiteTM PLA
PolyMaxTM PLA
PolyWoodTM

40°C
20°C
0°C

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Product Families
PolyLiteTM
ABS, PETG, PLA, PC, ASA
PolyLite™ is a family of 3D printing filaments made with the best raw materials to deliver
exceptional quality and reliability. PolyLite™ covers the most popular 3D printing materials
to meet your everyday needs in design and prototyping.

PolyMaxTM
PLA, PC, PETG,PC-FR

PolyMax™ is a family of advanced 3D printing filaments produced with Polymaker’s
Nano-reinforcement technology, to deliver exceptional mechanical properties and printingquality.

PolyFlexTM
TPU90, TPU95,

TPU95-HF

PolyFlex™ is a family of high-quality flexible materials. It provides the perfect solution forapplications where high flexibility and durability are required.

8PolyMideTM
CoPA,

PA6-CF,

PA6-GF

PolyMide™ is a family of Nylon/polyamide based filaments. Produced with Polymaker’s
Warp-Free™ technology, PolyMide™ filaments deliver engineering properties intrinsic toNylon and ease of printing.

PolyDissolveTM
S1, S2
PolyDissolve™ is a family of dissolvable support filaments. This family offers support solution for our portfolio of filaments. It enables a greater design freedom.

Specialty
PolyWoodTM, PolySupportTM, PolySmoothTM, PolyCastTM
PolymakerTM PC-ABS,
PolymakerTM PC-PBTThe Specialty family provides unique filaments from Polymaker to unlock new 3D printing
applications.

Hardware
Polysher™, PolyBox™
Polymaker offers 3D printing accessories to optimize the user experience with theirfilaments.

9Technologies
Regular PLA

With Jam-FreeTM

JAM-FREE™

Jam-Free™ technology improves the heat stabilityof Polymaker’s PLA filaments with softening
temperatures over 140 °C. As a result, Polymaker’s
PLA filaments show minimal softening in the “coldend” and can melt rapidly once entering the heatingzone, leading to excellent printing quality with zerorisk of nozzle jams.

Regular Nylon

With Warp-FreeTM

WARP-FREE™

Warp-Free™ technology enables the productionof Nylon-based filaments that can be 3D printed
with excellent dimensional stability and near-zero
warpage. This is achieved by the fine control ofmicro-structure and crystallization behavior ofNylon, which enables the material to fully release theinternal stress before solidification.

Without Ash-FreeTM
Ash content: 0.5%

ASH-FREE™

Ash-Free™ technology allows Polymaker’s filament
which has been designed for investment casting
to burn off cleanly without any residue, enabling
defect-free metal parts. 3D printing has been used
to produce investment casting patterns as it cuts
down both the cost and lead time for small-volume
production runs.

10With Ash-FreeTM
Ash content: 0.003%

Rough surface

With Layer-FreeTM

LAYER-FREE™

Layer-Free™ technology involves exposing a 3D
printed part to an aerosol of micro-sized alcohol
droplets, generated by a rapidly vibrating,perforated membrane called the nebulizer. The
aerosol will then be adsorbed by the surface of the
3D printed part and render it smooth and layer-free.

NANO-REINFORCEMENT

Nano-reinforcement technology is applied toproduce filaments with excellent mechanicalproperties and printing quality. It dramatically
improves the toughness of the material by increasing
its impact resistance.

Wood

Stabilized FoamingTM

STABILIZED FOAMING™

Stabilized Foaming™ technology is used to produce
foamed filaments, whose foam structure can survive
the printing process and be inherited by the printedparts. This enables light weight 3D printed parts with
unprecedented surface finish.

11Hardware
Polymaker offers 3D printing accessories to optimize the user experience
with their filaments.

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PolyBox™

PolysherTM

PolyBox™ is a dry storagebox designed to provide theoptimum environment for3D printing filaments. The
PolyBox™ is compatible with all
3D printers and can house two
1kg spools or one 3kg spool.

The Polysher™ is a desktop postprocessing unit designed to remove
layer lines from PolySmooth™ andPolyCast™ prints. The Polysher™
uses Polymaker’s Layer-Free™
technology to create a fine mist ofalcohol which evenly smooths themodel.

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About Polymaker
Who We Are?
Polymaker is an international team passionate about 3D printing. We produce the very
best 3D printing materials by controlling every stage of production. With a diverse
portfolio of materials ranging from high performance plastics to unique aesthetic solutions,
Polymaker will continue to add cutting edge materials to its ever-growing portfolio.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to create the best in class when it comes to 3D printing materials. We
believe that materials are the enabling factor which will realise 3D printing as a final
production tool. Our high performance materials offer solutions that will develop 3D
printing into a mainstream manufacturing method.
Locations
Polymaker is a global company head-quartered in Shanghai. With distribution centers
located in North America, Europe & Asia, our materials have penetrated every corner ofthe globe. Our worldwide presence is closely managed through our relationships with ourlocal distributors and resellers. Polymaker is a regular exhibitor at 3D printing exhibitions
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The information provided in this document is intended to serve as basic guidelines on
how particular product can be used. Users can adjust the printing conditions based on
their needs and actual situations. It is normal for the product to be used outside of therecommended ranges of conditions. Each user is responsible for determining the safety,
lawfulness, technical suitability, and disposal/recycling practices of Polymaker materials
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separately, to the fitness for any particular use or application. Polymaker shall not be madeliable for any damage, injury or loss induced from the use of Polymaker materials in any
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