PolyCore ASA-3012 Technical Data Sheet
Physical Properties
| Property | Testing Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³ at 21.5 °C) | ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033) | 1.2 |
| Melt index (g/10 min) | 220 °C, 10 kg | 6 – 10 |
| Glass transition temperature (°C) | DSC, 10 °C/min | 98 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (°C) | ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633) | 105 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (°C) | ISO 75 1.8MPa | 97 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (°C) | 0.45MPa | 104 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Testing Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Young’s modulus (MPa) | ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040) | 7237 ± 136 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040) | 101.3 ± 2.4 |
| Elongation at break (%) | ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040) | 2.6 ± 0.3 |
| Bending modulus (MPa) | ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341) | 7094 ± 89 |
| Bending strength (MPa) | ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341) | 149.6 ± 2.1 |
| Charpy Impact strength (kJ/m²) | ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043) | 8.5 ± 0.5 |
Mechanical Properties (Printed Specimens)
| Property | Testing Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bending modulus (MPa) (X – Y) | Modified ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341) | 3320 ± 160 |
| Bending strength (MPa) (X – Y) | Modified ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341) | 66.6 ± 3.5 |
| Charpy Impact strength (kJ/m²) (X – Y) | Modified ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043) | 5.0 ± 0.32 |
| Bending modulus (MPa) (Z) | Modified ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341) | 1646 ± 170 |
| Bending strength (MPa) (Z) | Modified ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341) | 27.2 ± 2.1 |
| Charpy Impact strength (kJ/m²) (Z) | Modified ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043) | 2.3 ± 0.2 |
Recommended Printing Conditions
| Parameter | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Drying temperature (°C) | 80 |
| Drying Time (h) | 4 |
| Maximum moisture content (%) | 0.1 |
| Barrel – zone 1 temperature (°C) | 200 – 220 |
| Barrel – zone 2 temperature (°C) | 230 – 250 |
| Barrel – zone 3 temperature (°C) | 220 – 240 |
| Nozzle temperature (°C) | 210 – 230 |
| Bed temperature (°C) | Room temperature – 80 |
Other Comments
- It is recommended to stop feeding and continue extruding until the extruder is fully empty if the printing stops in a short term (10-30 min).
- It is recommended to stop feeding and continue extruding until the extruder is fully empty, then use polyethylene (PE) to clean the extruder if the printing stops for a long period (several hours). This helps to avoid carbonization of the material and keeps the extruder in good condition.

