ABS

ABS Filaments for Durable and Functional Parts

ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a widely used engineering thermoplastic suitable for 3D printing mechanically demanding and functional components. It combines good impact resistance, rigidity and heat resistance, making it a popular choice for electronics enclosures, tool components, brackets, mechanical parts and engineering prototypes.

Compared to PLA, ABS is better suited to applications requiring higher temperature resistance and impact durability. ABS parts can also be machined, sanded and chemically smoothed using acetone vapour to achieve a more uniform surface finish.

What Should You Know About Printing ABS?

• Heat resistance - suitable for parts exposed to moderately elevated temperatures.
• Impact resistance - provides good resistance to mechanical impacts and stress.
• Post-processing - printed parts can be sanded, drilled and smoothed using acetone vapour.
• Enclosed printer - recommended to maintain stable temperatures and reduce warping.
• Heated print bed - required for reliable first-layer adhesion and successful printing.
• Ventilation - ABS releases volatile compounds and ultrafine particles during printing, making appropriate ventilation important.

Our selection includes standard ABS and modified ABS formulations, including ABS+, which may offer improved printability or mechanical properties depending on the manufacturer.

Choose the right ABS filament by colour and properties. Buy ABS filaments from our online store with convenient ordering and delivery across Europe.