ABS
WHAT IS ABS?
ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is a thermoplastic that is easily molded when heated and hardens evenly when cooled. ABS is tougher and lighter than PLA which makes it ideal for prototyping.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength (kg/m2)
460 (Test Standard – ASTM D638)
Tensile Elongation (%)
25 (Test Standard – ASTM D638)
Flexural Strength (kg/m2)
790 (Test Standard – ASTM D790)
Flexural Modulus (kg/m2)
27000 (Test Standard – ASTM D790)
IZOS Impact Strength (kg-cm/cm)
21 (Test Standard – ASTM D256)
Melt Flow Index (g/10min)
22 (Test Standard – ASTM D1238)
Hardness (R Scale)
116 (Test Standard – ASTM D785)
Specific Gravity
1.05 (Test Standard – ASTM D792)
Vicat Softening Temp. (°C)
105 (Test Standard – ASTM D1525)
Heat Distortion Temp. (°C)
95 (Test Standard – ASTM D648)
Flammability
1.6mm, HB (Test Standard – UL 94)
PRINTER SETTINGS
Spool Net Weight:
1kg
Diameter:
1.75mm ± 0.05mm
Print Temperature:
220-250°C
Print Speed:
40-90mm/s
APPLICATION & TIPS
Tougher and lighter than PLA, it is ideal for prototyping applications.
For best results, the thinner the layer, the slower you print, the higher quality you will get.
Print with a bed temperature of 100 - 110°C.
For good adhesion to the print bed and easy removal, we recommend installing a WHAM BAM Flexible Build System on your FDM Printer.