Siraya Tech Fibreheart ASA-GF TDS
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
- Superior UV & Weather Resistance: Maintains color and properties in harsh conditions.
- Enhanced Strength & Impact Resistance: 10% chopped glass fiber increases strength, ideal for high-temperature environments.
- Exceptional Thermal Stability: Exceeds ABS-GF with higher glass transition and HDT, suitable for industrial heat applications.
- Improved Dimensional Stability: Reduced warping ensures precision and consistency in printing.
2. APPLICATIONS
- Indoor and outdoor facilities: umbrella handles, fences, mailboxes, outdoor signs, furniture, etc.
- Automotive parts: instrument panel components, air conditioning vents, interior and exterior trim panels and handlebars, etc.
- Industrial Applications: High-Temp Resistant Industrial Equipment Components
- Precision Tools and Fixtures
- Custom and complex components
View more detailed descriptions on the ASA product page.
3. Property Data
| Mechanical Properties | Measure | Method | Processed |
| Tensile Stress at Break (MPa) | 47.5 | ISO 527 | Tested on X/Y axis |
| Young’s Modulus (MPa) | 2993 | ASTM D638 | - |
| Elongation at Break(%) | 3.1 | ASTM D638 | Tested on X/Y axis |
| Charpy impact strength (KJ/m^2) | 8 | - | - |
| Bending Strength (MPa) | 81 | - | - |
| Bending Modulus (MPa) | 2810 | - |
| Other Properties | Measure | Method |
| Vicat softening temperature (℃) | 105 | ISO 306 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (℃) | 106 | |
| Shore Hardness | 81D | ISO 7619 |
| Melting Point (℃) | 225 | |
| HDT (℃) | 94℃ / 98℃ | Method A/B |
| Filament Density g/cm³ | 1.1 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
4. Preparing for Printing
- To achieve optimal print quality, use a ≥0.4mm nozzle at 250-270°C, with the build plate at 100-110°C.
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Nozzle: Use a hardened steel nozzle to handle the abrasive nature of carbon fiber reinforcement. If you're unsure, please contact the nozzle manufacturer, as there are many types available on the market.
- Keeping the printer enclosed and heated to 60-80°C can help avoid warping.
- Dried at 70-80°C for 4-6 hours.Only dry if filament shows signs of moisture.
- Fibreheat ASA-GF Black is an excellent choice for strong, UV-stable parts for outdoor use and functional applications. It enables production of large models with minimal warping when used with the proper heated enclosure setup.
5. Print setting for Fibreheart ASA-GF
| Nozzle | ≥0.4mm hardened steel nozzle |
| High tensile strength | Up to 45 MPa in XY axis |
| Recommended nozzle temperature | 250-270°C |
| Recommended build plate temperature | 100-110°C |
| Recommended build plate | 100-110°C (glass, PEI, or PC film) |
| Enclosure Temperature | 60-80°C to prevent warping |
| Retraction | 1-5mm distance at 1800-3600mm/min speed |
| Filament Drying | 70-80°C for 4-6 hours |
6. Moisture Management
ASA filaments, including Fibreheart ASA-GF, are prone to moisture absorption, which can adversely affect print quality. Effective moisture management is therefore crucial.
(1) Storage: Store Fibreheart ASA-GF in the provided moisture-resistant aluminum bags when not in use. Using a dry box with desiccant, maintaining humidity below 15% is ideal for prolonged storage.
(2) Drying Filament: If moisture absorption is suspected, dry the filament at 70-80°C for 4-6 hours.
7. Troubleshooting Common Issues
(1) Stringing: Adjust retraction settings and print speed to tackle stringing. Also, ensure the filament’s moisture level is within acceptable limits.
(2) Poor Bed Adhesion: Improve bed adhesion using a glue stick or hairspray, or by slightly increasing the bed temperature. Make sure build plate temperature is set to at least 100C and an enclosure can greatly help with the results.
8. Contact US
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our support at support@siraya.tech.
You can also post in the Siraya Tech Facebook user group, where many enthusiastic and experienced experts will also help you. We will also reply to the post, which can also help other printers with the same problem.