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What is ABS Filament?

ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is a popular filament choice for many 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals alike. In this blog post, we will explore the properties of ABS filament and discuss why it's a great choice for various 3D printing applications.

Features and Benefits of ABS Filament

Durability

ABS is a thermoplastic, which means that it can be melted and molded multiple times without losing its mechanical properties. It's a strong, durable material that can withstand a wide range of temperatures, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. ABS is also lightweight and has a low density, which makes it great for creating large, complex objects without adding a lot of extra weight.

One of the biggest advantages of ABS filament is its high strength-to-weight ratio. ABS parts are strong and stiff, yet lightweight, making it a great choice for many different applications. ABS is used in a variety of applications, including automotive, consumer products, toys and electrical components.

Impact Resistance

Another advantage of ABS is that it has good impact resistance. This means that it can withstand impacts and forces without breaking or cracking. This makes it a great material for creating parts that need to be durable, such as gears, wheels, and structural parts.

ABS is also a relatively inexpensive material, which makes it a great choice for prototyping and other applications where cost is a major consideration. It's widely available and is easy to find at most online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores that specialize in 3D printing materials.

UV Stability

ABS is also easy to work with and has a relatively low melting point, which means that it can be extruded at lower temperatures than other materials like PETG or Nylon. This makes it a great choice for users who are just starting out with 3D printing or who are working with entry-level or budget-friendly 3D printers. In most cases the only requirement being some kind of enclosure in order to raise the ambient temperature surrounding the part to minimize and prevent warping. Even a cardboard box over your machine will do.

Versatility

While a heated bed is preferred, ABS can be printed without a heated bed, making it also adaptable to different 3d printing setups. A heated bed will help to prevent warping and other issues that can occur when printing with ABS. Depending on your setup and how well enclosed or how high the ambient temperature surrounding the part is – using some fan to cool the filament while it's being extruded, can help to improve the quality of the final print.

It's also important to keep in mind that ABS is not ideal for every application. For example, ABS is not as heat-resistant as materials like polycarbonate, so it may not be the best choice for applications that require very high-temperature resistance. Additionally, ABS is not as flexible as materials like TPU or TPE, so it may not be the best choice for applications that require a lot of flexibility.

Our ABS Filament

Overall, ABS filament is a great choice for many 3D printing applications due to its strength, durability, and low cost. Its versatility and easy printing characteristics make it a great choice for beginners and professionals alike. Its strength-to-weight ratio, impact resistance and wide availability makes it ideal for a range of industries, for example for automotive, consumer products, toys and electrical components, and of course 3D printer parts!