ABS 3D printing
ABS is impact-resistant and heat-tolerant, and it can be acetone-smoothed to a glossy finish. It drills and machines cleanly after printing — a classic for enclosures and mechanical parts.
Starting price
$10.00 / part
Impact-resistant and heat-tolerant, and it can be acetone-smoothed to a glossy finish. Drills and machines cleanly after printing. A classic for enclosures, housings, and mechanical parts.
Properties
- Strength
- High, impact-resistant
- Flexibility
- Slight
- Heat resistance
- High
- Outdoor / UV
- Poor (choose ASA)
- Finish
- Acetone-smoothable to a gloss
- Density
- 1.04 g/cm³
Best for
- Enclosures and housings
- Mechanical parts that get drilled or tapped
- Parts that need a smooth, glossy finish
- Moderate-heat environments
Consider something else for
- Outdoor parts — ASA resists UV where ABS yellows and gets brittle