#Accidentally shipped ASA, keep or return?

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obsidian fern
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I just ordered my first 3d printer and some filament. Bought total of 2kg of poymaker PLA, but got some ASA filament. Some people have told me to keep it, because it saves me like $20 total if I ever use it, and just order more PLA. Others told me to just get it replaced with the correct model because ASA is a pain.

What do y'all think?

fiery sparrowBOT
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ASA filament is a good choice for outdoor or high-temperature applications, but it can be trickier to print with than PLA. It requires higher temperatures and can be more prone to warping and cracking. That being said, it's always good to have a variety of filament types on hand to experiment with and find the right fit for your specific project needs.

If you're new to 3D printing, it may be best to start with PLA since it's generally easier to use and has a lower risk of printing issues. But if you're up for a challenge and want to experiment with ASA, then go for it. As for the cost savings, it's ultimately up to you and your budget.

In summary, keeping the ASA filament could provide some interesting possibilities for printing, but if you're unsure or want to stick with a more beginner-friendly filament, you can always exchange it for more PLA.

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vapid niche
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Is the filament you ordered also from Polymaker?

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eg Polymaker ASA

obsidian fern
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Yes

vapid niche
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Then I'd keep it personally.

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Polymaker ASA is quite good quality, and may be easier to print than other ASA or ABS filaments

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ASA is a similar filament to ABS, but with some advantages and less troubles while printing 🙂

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It's up to you in the end. Do you want to try printing with ASA in the future at all?

obsidian fern
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I can definitely imagine trying to make something that lives outside or in moderate heat. Not sure exactly what or when though

vapid niche
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It's not only good for that though, luckily!

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It's also a good filament for other things or even for replacing PLA

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It's more rigid than PETG, for example.

obsidian fern
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Hm

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Yeah so I was already siding on keeping it, I think I'll just hold onto it

vapid niche
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Seeing as it's Polymaker ASA, I'm not too concerned about it being too hard to get into as a beginner

obsidian fern
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Now someone also mentioned to me that the filament absorbs humidity or smth? So is it good enough to just put them back in the foil looking pouches with the silica packet?

vapid niche
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ASA is not too terribly bad in that regard; it's fine to reseal it with the packets and take as much air out as you can.

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If the bag zips closed that's great. if not, perhaps use some tape to seal it shut. That's better for long term storage.

obsidian fern
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Perfect. Thanks.

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Now if this second order of PLA is also ASA, I guess I'm going to learn how to print ASA first haha

vapid niche
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Might want to get in touch with Polymaker then, if you ordered PLA but got ASA

obsidian fern
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I doubt it'll happen a second time

vapid niche
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If they sent it on accident, you might be able to get a discount on your PLA 😅

obsidian fern
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I bought through amazon, the official polymaker page even

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Theyll definitely make me send it back 😔

vapid niche
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I'd get in touch with them over amazon and let them know you received the wrong product but would consider keeping it. They can't force you to send it back, until/unless you've been refunded at least

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They're generally really nice folks 🙂

obsidian fern
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I guess it'd be good to let them know at least. I'll do that now.

vapid niche
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Who knows something's up with their digital tracking system :s