ABS

ABS stands for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. Its a polymer material. It is tough material to print due to its limitations although it has some uses in the industry. It is used for high-quality prototype production, if the parts have complex geometry. It is available in many colours. It is typically found as casings in end-use products or in rapid tooling applications.

Specifications

• Printing/nozzle temperature: 230°C – 260°C

• Print bed temperature: 80°C – 110°C

Benefits

• Longer lifespan than PLA

• Mechanically strong

• More temperature resistant than PLA

Limitations

• Heated bed (110 °C) is required when printing

• Temperature has to be maintained well in the print chamber

• Has high melting point so tends to warp if cooled while printing

• Non-biodegradable

• Not that aesthetic finish