• Exceptional Strength & Durability: ABS produces prints with high tensile strength and impact resistance, making it ideal for functional prototypes, end-use parts, and items that will experience wear and tear.
• Heat Resistance: With a higher heat deflection temperature than PLA, ABS is suitable for applications where parts may be exposed to elevated temperatures, such as car interiors or outdoor components.
• Post-Processing Potential: ABS can be easily sanded, painted, and, most notably, smoothed with an acetone vapor bath for a glossy, professional finish that effectively hides layer lines. It can also be solvent-welded for strong bonds between printed parts.
• Moderate Flexibility: While rigid, ABS offers a slight degree of flexibility compared to PLA, making it less brittle and more resistant to sudden impacts.
• Chemical Resistance: It exhibits good resistance to various chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and some alcohols.
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for mechanical parts, enclosures, tools, toys, prototypes, and any application requiring a strong, long-lasting print.
• Standard Spool Sizes: Available in common weights (e.g., 1kg, 500g) and diameters (1.75mm, 2.85mm) to fit most desktop FDM 3D printers.

• Heated Bed is Essential: ABS is prone to warping and shrinking as it cools. A heated build plate (typically 80°C - 110°C) is crucial to minimize these issues and ensure good bed adhesion.
• Enclosure Recommended: To achieve the best results and prevent drafts that can lead to delamination, printing ABS in an enclosed 3D printer or with an enclosure is highly recommended.
• Ventilation: ABS can produce a noticeable odor and release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during printing. Ensure adequate ventilation in your printing area.
• Nozzle Temperature: Generally higher than PLA, typically ranging from 220°C to 260°C.

• Hotend - 230-240 degrees C
• Bed - 110 degrees C
• Bed Treatment - Kapton tape with acetone/ABS slurry or PEI sheet

The above settings are general guidelines. The exact optimal settings can vary slightly depending on your specific 3D printer model, the brand of filament, and even environmental factors like room temperature. Always refer to any specific recommendations provided by the filament manufacturer on the spool or packaging.