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 is therefore recommended 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.

ABS Surface Treatment

ABS can be sanded well and, compared to PLA, does not show problems with "pulling" fibers during friction. No cooling is required during manual sanding. ABS is also suitable for drilling holes without overheating issues. 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 sprayed with paint.

Gluing ABS

ABS can be glued using a special glue for ABS available on the market. Cyanoacrylate glue 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 deformations. Compared to PLA, ABS requires less cooling; we recommend setting the plastic cooling fan on the printer to 50%.

The printing string is supplied vacuum-packed together 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.