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ABS filament (Acrylonitril Butadiene Styrene)
ABS filament has the least chance of clogging and is one of the easiest materials to print with, from a hot end / extruder point of view. However, it is somewhat more difficult to post-process. After printing, it shrinks a bit when it cools. It is therefore an absolute must to print on a heated bed, and preferably inside an enclosed-case printer. At the very least, print in a room that is not too cold.
The print difficulty level is medium. Some fine-tuning of bed and nozzle temperature may be required.
Temperature: Print at 220-250 ºC with a heated bed of 90 ºC or more.
When to choose ABS?
- ABS is great for wearables due to its strength and resilience.
- Also for objects that might fall, or need to withstand impact, and 3D objects used in warm environments.
- Think of handles, car phone holders, Phone cases, toys, bracelets, and rings.
- In short: ABS is very suitable for most objects.
When not to choose ABS filament?
- When your 3D printer does not have a heated bed.
- If you want to print large objects and cannot protect them from wind or low ambient temperature; ABS can split or crack.
- If you cannot ventilate the room properly, the smell is somewhat irritating and even harmful.
