ABS 702 Glowing Blue Nebula 1.75 mm 1 kg

ABS filament 1.75 mm with a phosphorus additive is another popular material for FDM printing, suitable for printing durable and demanding objects. ABS is more challenging to print, so we recommend it for more advanced 3D printing users. Its advantage is high durability and the ability to withstand more demanding conditions, including outdoor use, because ABS resists degradation under UV light.

Surface finishing compared to PLA

ABS can be sanded well and, unlike PLA, does not exhibit problems with stringing when rubbed. When sanding by hand, there is no need to cool the part. ABS is also suitable for drilling holes without overheating issues. To achieve a smooth surface, you can use a filler that is sanded after application and then varnished until the surface is completely smooth. Finally, the surface can be sprayed with paint.

Bonding compared to PLA

ABS can be bonded using a special ABS adhesive available on the market. Cyanoacrylate glue with a spray activator can also be effective.

Recommended print settings compared to PLA

Standard nozzles are suitable. You can choose diameters according to the surface finish you want to achieve or according to the layer height settings during printing. Printing temperature: 230 - 250 °C. ABS filament requires a heated bed; it is recommended to heat it to 100 - 110 °C. For ABS, it is beneficial to enclose the printer to maintain a constant temperature inside the printer and to prevent part warping. Compared to PLA, ABS requires less cooling; we recommend setting the part cooling fan on the printer to 50%.

We supply the filament vacuum-sealed together with a desiccant and placed in a cardboard box. The plastic spools on which the filament is wound may vary in embossing or color. We strive to maintain 100% repeatability of winding and spool color.