ASA-CF adds short carbon fibre to a UV-stable ASA matrix. Compared with unfilled ASA it trades some impact ductility for higher rigidity, better dimensional stability and a controlled matte surface—particularly valuable on large outdoor housings and assembly components.
Material family names are not specifications. This page anchors the discussion to a named commercial grade and published printed-specimen data, then translates that data into practical selection and design guidance.
ASA-CF adds short carbon fibre to a UV-stable ASA matrix. Compared with unfilled ASA it trades some impact ductility for higher rigidity, better dimensional stability and a controlled matte surface—particularly valuable on large outdoor housings and assembly components.
Choose ASA-CF when outdoor durability and dimensional accuracy must coexist.
Orientation, conditioning and geometry can move finished-part performance materially. Use these figures to compare candidate materials—not as guaranteed minimums.
| Property | Representative value | Test / context |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.09 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Tensile strength · XY | 43.51 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile strength · Z | 24.95 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Young’s modulus · XY | 3.61 GPa | ISO 527 |
| Flexural modulus · XY | 3.26 GPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural modulus · Z | 1.74 GPa | ISO 178 |
| Notched Charpy · XY | 5.46 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
| HDT · 0.45 MPa | 103°C | ISO 75 |
XY values normally represent flat-printed specimens. Z-direction strength can be substantially lower. Final production settings should be qualified on representative geometry.
A useful material choice starts with load case, temperature, environment, duty cycle and failure consequence—not the strongest number on a datasheet.