ABS
A classic engineering plastic with high heat resistance and the ability to be smoothed with acetone. Warps badly without an enclosure and produces fumes, so ventilation is required.
Hard Enclosure recommended 1.04 g/cm³ ~$20/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 240–260 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 95–110 °C |
| Enclosure | Recommended |
| Drying | 80 °C × 4 h |
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~95 °C |
Properties
| Property | Rating |
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| Heat resistance | ●●●●○ |
| UV / weather resistance | ●●○○○ |
| Flexibility | ●●○○○ |
| Print difficulty | ●●●●○ |
Pros
- High heat resistance
- Acetone smoothing
- Machinable
- Cheap
Cons
- Warps badly
- Needs an enclosure
- Fumes need ventilation
Best uses
Automotive interior parts Enclosures Parts exposed to heat
Printers suited to ABS
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab P1S
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Voron 2.4
350×350×350 mm · Enclosed
Voron 0.2
120×120×120 mm · Enclosed
Qidi X-Plus 3
280×280×270 mm · Enclosed
FlashForge Adventurer 5M
220×220×220 mm · Enclosed
Cost and usage
At ~${price}/kg, 100 g of {name} costs about ${per100}. Use the {lenTool} to turn a printed weight into metres, or the {costTool} for a full price.