3D printing in ABS
ABS is a tough, heat-resistant plastic commonly used for 3D printing. Due to its durability and resistance to warping, ABS is a popular choice for prototyping and manufacturing applications.
Industrial FDM ABS Materials
ABS is a versatile thermoplastic that is widely used in 3D printing. It offers a good balance of strength and flexibility, making it ideal for applications where both properties are required.
3D printing that use FDM technology are well suited for working with ABS material. FDM printers heat the material until it reaches a semi-liquid state before depositing it layer by layer to create the desired object. This process allows for precise control over the dimensions of the final product.
Overall, ABS is a versatile and durable material that is well suited for use in a variety of industries and applications.
Available Materials
ABSplus Stratasys
ABSplus is a true production grade thermoplastic with high durability. It actually executes as a production part.
- Yield strength : 31 MPa
- Ultimate tensile strength : 33 MPa
- Young's modulus : 2.2 GPa
- Elongation at break : 2 - 6 %
- Thermal expansion coefficent : 8.82 10^-6/ºC
ABS M30 Stratasys
ABS M30 filament has a smoother finish, better feature detail, higher tensile, impact and flexural strength.
- Yield strength : 26 - 31 MPa
- Ultimate tensile strength : 28 - 32 MPa
- Young's modulus : 2.18 - 2.23 GPa
- Elongation at break : 2 - 7 %
- Thermal expansion coefficent : 8.82 - 8.46 10^-6/ºC
FDM ABS Materials
There are a variety of additive manufacturing processes and materials available on the market today. One popular technology is Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), which can utilize a range of engineering-grade plastics. One common material used in FDM is ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.
ABS is a tough, durable plastic that can be used for a wide variety of applications. It is frequently used in 3D printing due to its affordability and versatility. ABS filament is available in a range of colors, making it a popular choice for those creating prototypes or parts that need to be visually appealing.
Available Materials
Prototyping ABS
ABS (FDM) has good mechanical properties, with excellent impact strength, better than PLA, but with less detail definition. Typically used for shell prototyping.
- Yield strength : 43.6 MPa
- Ultimate tensile strength : 30.46 - 45 MPa
- Young's modulus : 2.3 GPa
- Elongation at break : 10 - 34 %
- Thermal expansion coefficent : 0.882 10^-6/ºC