ABS filament 1,75 mm is another popular material for FDM printing technology, suitable for printing durable and demanding objects. ABS is more demanding to print and we therefore recommend it for more advanced 3D printing users. Its advantage is high durability and the ability to withstand more demanding conditions, including outdoor use, as ABS resists degradation under UV light.

Surface treatment of ABS

ABS can be sanded well and, unlike PLA, does not show problems with "stringing" of fibers during friction. When sanding by hand, it is not necessary to cool the product. ABS is also suitable for drilling holes without overheating problems. To achieve a smooth surface, a filler can be used, which is sanded and repainted after application until the surface is completely smooth. Finally, the surface can be spray-painted.

Gluing ABS

ABS can be glued using special ABS glue available on the market. Superglue with an activator spray can also be effective.

Recommended settings for ABS printing

Commonly used nozzles are suitable. You can choose diameters according to the surface fineness you want to achieve or according to the layer thickness settings during printing. Printing temperature: 230 - 250 °C. ABS filament requires a heated bed, it is recommended to heat it to 100 - 110 °C. For ABS, it is advantageous to cover the printer in an enclosure to maintain a constant temperature in the printer and to prevent product deformation. Compared to PLA, less cooling is required for ABS; we recommend setting the plastic cooling fan on the printer to 50%.

We supply the printing filament vacuum-packed along with a moisture absorber and placed in a cardboard box. The plastic spools on which the filament is wound may differ in embossing or color. We strive to maintain 100% repeatability of the winding and spool color.