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ABS: hard, impact, temp. and scratch resistant. Machinable mechanically and chemically. Creates conceptual models and prototypes of increased rigidity. Ideal for manufacturing.
ABS is characterized by high hardness and impact strength. It is also more resistant to high temperatures and scratches. Prints from this filament can be additionally treated mechanically and chemically (with acetone). The resulting parts can be used to create conceptual models of new products and even their target versions. ABS is also used in manufacturing, in prototyping parts that require greater rigidity.
.A technical filament, used in 3D printers, working with incremental-design technology (FDM).
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Because of its strength properties, it is very often used in the printing of functional prototypes. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is less popular than PLA for 3D model printing. However, ABS is actually better than PLA in terms of material properties, it is more difficult to print - it is prone to warping without a hot printing table. ABS is offered in many colors and shades, keep in mind that dyes affect the properties and j quality of printed models. ABS absorbs moisture, so it should be stored in moisture-free conditions to preserve its properties. When printing damp ABS, you can hear the characteristic crackling of steam bubbles coming out of the printer nozzle. Moist ABS has inferior properties, which affects the printed model.
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Properties of 3D printer filament: ABS
Strength: High | Flexibility: Medium | Durability: High.
.Difficulty to use: Medium.
.Print temperature: 210 - 260 °C.
Printing table temperature: 80 - 110 °C.
Designed printing in heated chamber 35oC - 50oC.
.Shrinkage/warping: significant.
Soluble: in esters, ketones and acetone.
Food safety: Hazardous to food.
Food safety.
Fumes produced during printing are toxic.
.Unpleasant odor rising during printing.
Low abrasion resistance.
Low density.
Low material cost,
.High heat resistance.
.Absorb moisture.
.Low loss of strength properties under temperature.
.High impact strength.
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Products made of ABS are characterized by high durability and resistance to high temperatures. Users of 3D printers should be aware of the high printing temperatures of ABS filament and the tendency to warp during cooling and intense, potentially dangerous fumes.
When should I use ABS 3D printer filament?
.ABS is tough and can withstand high stresses and temperatures. It is also moderately flexible. Together, these properties make ABS a good filament for 3D printers.
Filament manufacturers offer standard ABS and modified varieties of ABS, which have less processing shrinkage, no requirement to print in a sealed heated chamber, and reduced toxic volatile compounds produced during 3D printing.
Printing with ABS plastic filament is widely used in many fields, such as industrial, medical, electronics, automotive, home, toy and many others.
These are some of the applications of ABS plastic filament prints:
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