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What is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene?

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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) filament is used in the Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) type of 3D printing. The thermoplastic material is heated, and layers of the material are layered over one another. The extrusion temperature for ABS filament typically ranges from 230 to 260°C, A solid material used in the moulding industry is ABS plastic. It is a thermoplastic polymer that can make good quality products without having to spend so much money on them. A heated bed is essential for ensuring proper adhesion and preventing warping when printing with ABS.

80% of it is used in the printed

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products. It is most commonly used in the FDM printing process. Its usage’s main reasons are its excellent temperature tolerance and its composition, which makes it liable to all such conditions. ABS has a higher glass transition temperature, allowing it to withstand higher temperatures before deforming. Compared to other materials like PLA and nylon,

ABS offers better strength and heat resistance.

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To print ABS successfully, understanding the right printing parameters is crucial. The cost of raw materials for ABS is relatively low, making it an affordable option for many users. ABS also boasts strong temperature resistance and heat resistance,

making it suitable for high-temperature applications.

Material

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Description

STRENGTHS

Lead Time 3 days, Low-cost, good quality

WEAKNESSES

Print layers are likely to be visible

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Color & Finishes

Color
White , Black, Grey
Machining
no
Polishing
no

Walls

Supported Wall Thickness Min
1.0 mm
Unsupported Wall Thickness Min
1.0 mm

Design Guidelines

Bounding Box Max
300 x 300 x 300 mm

Technology

Download Datasheet

Parts in File

Max
Up to 260 parts accepted

Accuracy

Accuracy  0.50 mm + 0.5%

For example: a product with dimensions of 50x50x100 mm can be ±0.5% with a lower limit of ±050 mm (±0.020″) bigger or smaller in any direction.

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Materials for FDM 3D Printing

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