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ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

A tough, heat-resistant plastic often used for functional parts, enclosures, and projects that need more durability than PLA.

Print Temp 230–260°C
Bed Temp 90–110°C
Rate ~$0.28/g
Difficulty Moderate

Material Properties

Flexibility Medium

Less brittle than PLA and can handle some stress before cracking.

Impact Resistance High

Good toughness for functional parts, housings, and utility prints.

Heat Resistance High

Handles heat much better than PLA and better than PETG in many cases.

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Advantages

  • Tough and impact resistant.
  • Better heat resistance than PLA.
  • Good for functional parts and enclosures.
  • Can be sanded and post-processed.

Limitations

  • Can warp during printing.
  • Harder to print than PLA or PETG.
  • Not as UV resistant as ASA.
  • Large parts may need controlled print conditions.

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