{"product_id":"phaetus-aeworthy-asa-gf-filament","title":"Phaetus aeWorthy ASA-GF Filament 1.75mm 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized US Phaetus Reseller — Ships from Seattle, WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Phaetus aeWorthy ASA-GF is an engineering-grade, glass-fiber-reinforced ASA filament engineered for demanding functional parts that require rigidity, elevated heat resistance, UV stability, and tight dimensional accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're printing structural components for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/voron-kits\"\u003eVORON 2.4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/voron-trident-kits\"\u003eVORON Trident\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/voron0\"\u003eVORON V0\u003c\/a\u003e, building outdoor enclosures, jigs, fixtures, or load-bearing brackets, ASA-GF delivers consistent results with a clean matte finish that hides layer lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose aeWorthy ASA-GF?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass-Fiber Reinforced for Maximum Rigidity\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e15–20% glass fiber content for superior stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eExcellent dimensional stability under mechanical load\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIdeal for brackets, mounts, fixtures, and structural components\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh Heat Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMaintains mechanical strength at elevated temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSuitable for automotive, outdoor, and industrial environments\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePerforms where standard ASA or PLA would creep or deform\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperior UV and Weather Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eASA base polymer provides outdoor durability unavailable in ABS\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIdeal for sensor housings, outdoor enclosures, and exposed hardware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReliable Print Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eReduced shrinkage and improved layer adhesion vs. standard ASA\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eLow warping — more dimensionally stable across the full print height\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMatte finish hides layer lines for professional-looking functional parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFilament Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 mm (±0.05 mm tolerance)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpool Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg net\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Yellow, Red, Grey, Blue\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20% glass fiber reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Print Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250–270 °C\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–110 °C\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI film, glass, or PC film\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–90 mm\/s\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–20% (enclose your printer for best results)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800–3000 mm\/min\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 mm minimum\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaft Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18–0.20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASA-GF is an abrasive filament. A hardened steel, DLC-coated, tungsten carbide, or ruby nozzle is \u003cstrong\u003erequired\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rapid brass nozzle wear. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/phaetus-nozzles\"\u003ePhaetus hardened nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for use with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/phaetus-hotends\"\u003ePhaetus Dragon, Dragonfly, or Rapido series hotends\u003c\/a\u003e — all available at DigMach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible 3D Printers\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eaeWorthy ASA-GF is compatible with any enclosed FDM printer capable of reaching 270 °C nozzle and 110 °C bed temperatures. It is particularly well-suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/voron-kits\"\u003eVORON 2.4\u003c\/a\u003e — functional panels, mounts, and toolhead components\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/voron-trident-kits\"\u003eVORON Trident\u003c\/a\u003e — Z-drive components and structural brackets\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/voron0\"\u003eVORON V0\u003c\/a\u003e — lightweight structural parts requiring heat resistance\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eBambu Lab (P1S, X1C), Prusa MK4 with enclosure, Rat Rig, and other enclosed CoreXY printers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Phaetus aeWorthy filament orders ship from DigMach's Seattle-area warehouse. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized US Phaetus reseller\u003c\/strong\u003e, we stock genuine Phaetus materials and provide US-based customer support. Most in-stock orders ship within 1–2 business days. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eView our shipping policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes ASA-GF require a hardened nozzle?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glass fiber content in aeWorthy ASA-GF is abrasive and will rapidly wear a standard brass nozzle. Always use a hardened steel, DLC-coated, tungsten carbide, or ruby nozzle. Phaetus hardened nozzles compatible with Dragon, Dragonfly, and Rapido hotends are available on DigMach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an enclosure required to print ASA-GF?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn enclosure is strongly recommended. ASA-GF is prone to warping and delamination when printed in open-air environments with temperature fluctuations. A heated enclosure helps maintain consistent ambient temperature and improves layer adhesion. VORON printers with enclosure panels are well-suited for this filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does ASA-GF compare to standard ASA?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard ASA offers good UV and weather resistance but relatively modest stiffness. aeWorthy ASA-GF adds 15–20% glass fiber reinforcement, significantly increasing rigidity and dimensional stability under mechanical load. The tradeoff is that ASA-GF is abrasive to nozzles and has a slightly rougher surface finish. For structural or load-bearing parts, ASA-GF is the superior choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs aeWorthy ASA-GF compatible with my VORON printer?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes — aeWorthy ASA-GF is an excellent choice for VORON 2.4, VORON Trident, and VORON V0 functional parts including cable chain links, motor mounts, toolhead components, and Z-drive hardware. VORON printers with enclosed chambers and capable hotends (Dragon, Dragonfly, Rapido) are ideal for printing ASA-GF reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does DigMach ship ASA-GF filament from?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigMach ships all filament orders from our Seattle-area warehouse in Washington State. As an authorized US reseller for Phaetus, we maintain domestic inventory so your filament arrives quickly — no waiting for international shipping. Most in-stock orders ship within 1–2 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat build surfaces work best with aeWorthy ASA-GF?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePEI film (spring steel or glass-backed), plain glass, and PC film all work well at 100–110 °C bed temperatures. Avoid bare glass without treatment — a light PEI or glue stick coating significantly reduces the risk of bed adhesion failure, especially for larger parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Phaetus","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42752909902006,"sku":"PH-F-ASAGF-BK","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":42752909934774,"sku":"PH-F-ASAGF-YL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":42752909967542,"sku":"PH-F-ASAGF-RD","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":42752910000310,"sku":"PH-F-ASAGF-GY","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42752910033078,"sku":"PH-F-ASAGF-BL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3252\/6637\/files\/AEWORTHY_ASA-GF.webp?v=1709714330","url":"https:\/\/www.digmach.com\/products\/phaetus-aeworthy-asa-gf-filament","provider":"Digital Machinery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}