ABS
Heat-resistant, impact-tough, and machinable - but warps without an enclosure.
intermediateEngineeringEnclosure required
Specifications
Nozzle Temperature
235-245°C
Bed Temperature
95-110°C
Max Print Speed
60 mm/s
Drying Temp
80°C
Drying Time
4 hours
Enclosure
Required
Moisture Sensitive
No
Signs of Moisture
Watch for these signs
- hissing or popping sounds
- bubbling at the nozzle
- weak layer bonding
- rough or pitted surface
Storage Requirements
Temperature
15-25°C
Max Humidity
20% RH
Container
airtight container with desiccant
Known Issues
Warping and corner lift
Cause: Uneven cooling on a non-enclosed printer
Fix: Use an enclosure, raise bed temp to 105-110°C, add a brim
Cracking between layers
Cause: Cool drafts during print or fan too high
Fix: Disable part cooling fan and seal the enclosure to keep heat in
Toxic fumes
Cause: Styrene released during printing
Fix: Print in a ventilated space or vented enclosure - never sleep near it
Best For
automotive interior partstool handles and housingsparts that need to survive 80-100°Cmachinable functional prototypes
Not Good For
open-frame printersrooms without ventilationfine detailed cosmetic prints
Compatible Build Surfaces
PEI in an enclosed printer
ABS slurry on glass
garolite
Post-Processing Options
acetone vapor smoothing
sanding
painting
solvent welding (acetone)
Popular Brands
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N 245°C B 100°C
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N 275°C B 90°C
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N 240°C B 100°C
View settings Anycubic
N 260°C B 90°C
View settings Artillery
N 260°C B 100°C
View settings BBL
N 270°C B 100°C
View settings Blocks
N 255°C B 90°C
View settings Buddy3D
N 245°C B 100°C
View settings Co Print
N 280°C B 100°C
View settings CoLiDo
N 245°C B 100°C
View settings Comgrow
N 260°C B 105°C
View settings Creality
N 260°C B 80°C
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