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Description
Tough engineering plastic commonly used in molded consumer and automotive products.
Common use cases
Tool housings, automotive interior parts, enclosures, jigs, fixtures, and functional prototypes.
Advantages
Better heat resistance than PLA and PETG; tough; machinable; can be solvent-smoothed or chemically welded.
Disadvantages
Warping and shrinkage; noticeable fumes; lower UV resistance than ASA; requires good ventilation.
Printing tips and recommendations
Preheat the enclosed chamber, minimize drafts, and use a suitable high-temperature plate or adhesive. Allow the part to cool gradually before opening the chamber. Provide local exhaust or strong ventilation because ABS printing emits irritating fumes and ultrafine particles.
X2D guidance
The X2D's heated chamber makes ABS considerably more practical. Preheat the chamber and avoid opening the door during printing.
Support-material guidance
Support for ABS (preferred interface); HIPS/limonene-compatible support where appropriate; ABS for ordinary supports.
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