Filament
ABS
Durable, heat-resistant engineering plastic — needs an enclosure.
Ratings
Ease2/5
Strength4/5
Flexibility3/5
Heat res.4/5
Detail3/5
UV res.3/5
Print settings
- Nozzle temp
- 230–260 °C
- Bed temp
- 90–110 °C
- Enclosure
- Required
- Drying needed
- Yes
- Heat deflection temp
- 95 °C
Print tips
Enclosure required to prevent warping. 100 °C bed, 240–260 °C nozzle. Ventilate or use filtered enclosure.
Safety & food contact
Emits styrene fumes when printed — ventilate well or use an enclosure with active filtration.
Food contact: Not food-safe.
Common uses
Functional partsAutomotiveEnclosures
Pros
- Durable
- Heat resistant
- Machinable
Cons
- Warping
- Strong fumes
- Needs enclosure
Specs community-verified