What is ABS Filament? Explained

What is ABS Filament?

What ABS is good for

  • Parts that face indoor heat (over 50 C)
  • Tool housings and electronics enclosures
  • Vapour-smoothable display pieces (acetone smoothing)
  • Lego-style functional bricks
  • Automotive interior trim

Print settings

  • Nozzle: 240 to 260 C
  • Bed: 95 to 110 C with ABS slurry or glue stick
  • Enclosure: strongly recommended
  • Layer fan: off or minimal

ABS vs ASA

ABS prints almost identically to ASA, but ASA has much better UV stability. For outdoor parts, pick ASA. For indoor heat-tolerant parts, ABS works.

Browse ABS

All ABS at Siddament. Related: ABS Filament Australia, How to print ABS without warping.

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