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PC Blend or ASA for outdoor high temp & UV?
I see lots of discussion from a few years ago before PC Blend was available. Would you recommend PC Blend or ASA for outdoor prints in the extreme heat and sun?
TIA!
Posted : 10/01/2022 4:24 pm
RE: PC Blend or ASA for outdoor high temp & UV?
ASA -it meets most requirements for outdoor use, is cheaper than PC Blend, and can be printed with almost any printer. PC Blend is an overkill (read: waste of money), if there's only normal outdoor use in mind.
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Posted : 10/01/2022 6:29 pm
RE: PC Blend or ASA for outdoor high temp & UV?
PC will not survive UV light. It gets brittle very fast. Not sure if the "blend" does compensate for that. But PC isn't the right choice for outdoor or long-lasting prints.
Posted : 10/01/2022 6:43 pm
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RE: PC Blend or ASA for outdoor high temp & UV?
Thank-you very much, that's what I expected. PC Blend is an amazing material, but like you say, overkill for most applications.
Posted : 10/01/2022 7:07 pm