{"product_id":"bambu-lab-asa-aero-filament-1-75mm-1kg","title":"Bambu Lab ASA Aero Filament 1.75mm 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eA self-foaming ASA. As the filament passes through a hot nozzle it expands, so the printed part comes out full of fine closed cells rather than solid plastic. The result is dramatically lighter parts, with ASA's weather and UV resistance intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt exists mainly for one job: RC aircraft. Wings, fuselages, control surfaces — anything where every gram costs you flight time, and which also has to survive being left in the sun between flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #0D1080;background:rgba(13,16,128,0.06);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eYou control the density with temperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotter nozzle means more foaming, lower density and a lighter, weaker part. Bambu's range is 240–280°C, and the effect across that span is large. Expect to print test coupons and weigh them before committing to a full airframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #C4001D;background:rgba(196,0,29,0.06);\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C4001D;\"\u003eEnclosure required, 0.4mm nozzle only, no AMS Lite.\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60°C chamber as with all ASA. Bambu specify the \u003cstrong\u003e0.4mm nozzle for this filament and advise against every other size\u003c\/strong\u003e — the foaming behaviour is tuned around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#0D1080,#4AC5C5);background-size:100% 3px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.22);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.22);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;\"\u003eNozzle temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e240–280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.22);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;\"\u003eBed temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e80–90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.22);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;\"\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired — 45–60°C chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.22);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;\"\u003ePrint speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003eUp to 150 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.22);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;\"\u003eNozzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;text-align:right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.4mm only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px 9px 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;align-items:flex-end;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAMS Lite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#C4001D\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6.6 6.6L13.4 13.4M13.4 6.6L6.6 13.4\" stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAMS \/ AMS 2 Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"10\" cy=\"10\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#1FAA59\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 10.2L8.6 12.8L14 7.2\" stroke=\"#FFFFFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9rem;opacity:0.75;\"\u003eDensity is adjustable for this one. As it is a foaming filament, you control how many voids you want and the part comes out lighter — control how much lighter using nozzle temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#0D1080,#4AC5C5);background-size:100% 3px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;\"\u003eWhat foaming costs you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight parts are not free. Against plain ASA, every mechanical figure drops:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eHeat resistance falls furthest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vicat softening goes from 106°C to \u003cstrong\u003e80°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and heat deflection from 92°C to 78°C. That is a big change — an ASA Aero part left in a closed car could soften where a plain ASA part would not. It resists UV and rain as well as ASA does, but not heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eStiffness and impact fall too\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2010 MPa against 2450, impact 32.0 against 41.0 kJ\/m². Still tough for a foamed material, but not an engineering plastic any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade only makes sense when weight is the binding constraint. For a static outdoor part, plain ASA is better in every respect and half the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#0D1080,#4AC5C5);background-size:100% 3px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;\"\u003ePrinting it well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eSmooth PEI plate with glue.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is Bambu's recommendation for this filament specifically; the Cool Plate SuperTack is not compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eDesign out the travel moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foaming filament is highly fluid and expands as it leaves the nozzle, so long travels ooze badly. Bambu advise against models with lots of travel paths, and publish a ready-made X1C 0.4mm profile you can import in Bambu Studio as a starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eLayer bonding is very weak.\u003c\/strong\u003e Impact across layers is 3.4 kJ\/m² against 32.0 in plane, and bending strength 24 MPa against 58. For a wing, that means orienting so the spar loads run along the layers — a Z-loaded foamed part will snap easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eTurn supports on\u003c\/strong\u003e, and print slowly — the 150 mm\/s ceiling is well below plain ASA's 250 mm\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,#0D1080,#4AC5C5);background-size:100% 3px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0 100%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #00A0C4;background:rgba(0,160,196,0.06);\"\u003eBambu specifies \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0D1080;\"\u003eunder 20% RH\u003c\/strong\u003e, sealed with desiccant, and \u003cstrong\u003e80°C for 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one absorbs more water than any other ASA at 0.80%, and moisture interferes directly with the foaming — damp filament foams unevenly, so density varies through the print. For a material bought specifically for controlled weight, drying is not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #00A0C4;background:rgba(0,160,196,0.06);\"\u003eBambu's usage guide has a dedicated section on foamed filament, including the downloadable preset: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiki.bambulab.com\/en\/filament\/abs_asa_pc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eABS \/ ASA \/ PC Usage Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"White (46100)","offer_id":42929195745365,"sku":"BL-ASAAERO-46100-S","price":65.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7517\/2949\/files\/BL-ASAAERO-00000.webp?v=1787398805","url":"https:\/\/cybercraftcreations.com\/products\/bambu-lab-asa-aero-filament-1-75mm-1kg","provider":"CyberCraft Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}