ABS 702 Marble Gray Nebula 1.75 mm 1 kg

ABS filament 1.75 mm is another popular material for FDM printing technology, suitable for printing durable and demanding objects. ABS is more challenging to print, and therefore 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.

ABS surface finishing

ABS can be sanded well and, compared to PLA, does not exhibit issues with stringing when abraded. When sanding by hand, it is not necessary to cool the part. ABS is also suitable for drilling holes without overheating issues. To achieve a smooth surface, it is possible to use a filler which, after application, is sanded and lacquered until the surface is completely smooth. Finally, the surface can be spray-painted.

Bonding ABS

ABS can be bonded using a special ABS adhesive available on the market. Cyanoacrylate (super glue) with an aerosol activator can also be effective.

Recommended settings for printing ABS

Commonly used nozzles are suitable. You can choose diameters according to the surface smoothness you want to achieve or according to the set layer height 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 advantageous 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 printing filament vacuum-packed together with a desiccant and placed in a cardboard box. The plastic spools on which the filament is wound may differ in embossing or color. We strive to maintain 100% repeatability of winding and spool color.