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ABS

ABS • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

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Ubiquitous in consumer products. Cheap, handles impressive temperatures, crazy tough. Can be solvent welded and vapor smoothed with acetone. Two massive weaknesses: warps like crazy and reeks. Best for outdoor prints.

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Warnings
  • Releases toxic fumes - requires ventilation
Print Settings
Print Temp230-260°C
Bed Temp90-110°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength70
Flexibility22
Heat Resistance75
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Low
Chemical Resistance
Medium
Humidity Sensitivity
Low
Usability
Ease of Printing
(2/5)
Price Tier
$(Budget)
Pros
  • Cheap
  • Tough
  • Runs amazingly fast
  • Vapor smoothable
  • Good outdoor durability
Cons
  • Warps extremely
  • Terrible smell
  • Needs enclosure
  • Not UV resistant
  • ASA is usually better
Use Cases
Outdoor prints (with paint)Vapor smoothed partsFunctional partsCost-conscious projects

Also known as: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab