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Polymaker PolyLite ASA nozzle temperature should be between 240C and 260C according to their datasheet.
IMHO 230C is not hot enough to get a good layer adhesion.
My take on Polymaker ASA;
Positives:
Well, ASA is a great material to begin with
High dimensional stability, weather resistant, temperature resistant
Great diameter consistency
Great for structural parts
Negatives:
The colors could be a bit washed out, especially black is kind of very dark...
Could you, please, elaborate on your experience with acetone and powder-coated PEI?
PEI (Ultem) simply does not react with acetone at all (https://www.astisensor.com/ultem.pdf) so I'm curious, where are the "poor results" coming from.
I just went through exactly the same issue. New printer from LDO kit.
It is very likely that new build plates have a coat of sealant of some sort, possibly to protect the silk-screened LDO logo in the corner.
I'd suggest doing this:
Take a new Scotch Brite and rub the build plate with soap and...
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