Materials / ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
ABS 3D printing service
ABS is a tough engineering plastic that holds its shape at higher temperatures than PLA or PETG. It is a good fit for parts near motors, electronics, or anywhere that gets warm.
Quote in ABSData sheetABS
| Heat tolerance | ~95 – 100 °C |
|---|---|
| Toughness | Tough, impact resistant |
| Outdoor / UV | Not UV stable |
| Flexible | No |
| Layer height | 0.08 – 0.28 mm |
| Max part size | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Quantity | 1 – 500 per order |
Fit for purpose
Where ABS works, and where it doesn't.
Good for
- Automotive interior parts
- Housings for electronics
- Functional parts that see heat
- Parts you plan to sand or vapor smooth
Properties
- Heat tolerance to roughly 95–100 °C
- Tough and impact resistant
- Sands and post-processes well
Things to consider
- Not UV stable; choose ASA for parts that live outdoors
- Large flat parts are more prone to warping than in PLA or PETG
Compare
Other materials.
PLAStiff, accurate, most colors~55 – 60 °CPETGTough, moisture resistant, flexes before it breaks~70 – 80 °CASAABS toughness with UV stability for outdoor parts~95 – 100 °CTPUFlexible and tear resistant for seals and gripsFlexiblePLA-CFStiffer and lighter than PLA, matte finish~55 – 60 °CPETG-CFPETG toughness with added stiffness and a matte finish~70 – 75 °CPA-CFStrongest and most heat tolerant, for end-use parts~150 – 180 °CPCExtremely tough and heat tolerant, available clear~110 – 115 °C