Materials
ABS
In stockTough parts, tooling, anything that gets warm.
The material most moulded plastic parts are made from. Tough, takes heat to about 95 °C, and can be vapour smoothed to a gloss. It goes chalky in sunlight over time, so for outdoor use pick ASA.
At a glance
Price£0.10 per g
StrengthHigh
Max working temperature95 °C
Layer heights0.12, 0.2, 0.28 mm
Colours in stock3
Outdoor useLimited
Density1.04 g/cm³
Figures from the filament manufacturer, measured at 100% infill. Printed parts are weaker across the layers.
Photo: a part printed in ABS, close enough to see the layers, white background
When to choose it, and when not to
Good for
- Parts near heat
- Tooling and jigs
- Replacement parts for appliances
- Anything that will be smoothed or painted
Not the right choice for
- Outdoor fixtures in the sun
- Very large flat parts, which can warp
How it's printed
Nozzle0.4 mm
Nozzle temperature260 °C
Bed100 °C, enclosed
CoolingMinimal
Colours in stock
Black
White
Grey
Parts printed in ABS
Photo: an ABS drill battery adapter