ABS (not Dead) | Filament-PM
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a strong and tough material with a high surface hardness, reserved for advanced makers due to strong warping behavior. It is suitable for both small and large 3D prints.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| HDT-B | 89 °C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 94 °C |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | Czechia |
| Filament density | 1.04 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
Spool weight and dimensions |
How to store filaments
Humidity and UV light can decrease the filament quality and weaken its mechanical properties. We strongly recommend storing open filaments in a dry and dark place. You can find a complete guide on how to properly store your filament here
Where to throw print fails and supports?
We kindly ask our customers to cope with plastic waste responsibly. Failed prints, support material, rafts, or brims should be liquidated according to the local guidelines. Paradoxically, in most cases, it is better to throw this waste in the regular trash can, as most of the material waste created in 3D printing is not identified, which causes more problems than benefits in the waste sorting facilities.
ABS (not Dead) | Filament-PM
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a strong and tough material with a high surface hardness, reserved for advanced makers due to strong warping behavior. It is suitable for both small and large 3D prints.
It is impact and heat-resistant, with a thermal resistance of up to 90°C. ABS is acetone-soluble, and some users do post-processing with ABS/Acetone, although we highly discourage it and recommend using a combination like PolySmooth/Isopropyl to obtain the same result with much less health hazard. During printing, it does have a strong smell, it is recommended to print ABS in a chamber with active air filtration.
General information about ABS :
ABS filaments were among the first, together with PLA, to enter the 3D printing material industry. As it was known for its good mechanical and thermal properties by the plastic industry, this material is not well suited for the 3D printing industry because of its bad printability. A popular use case of ABS was its ease of g postprocessing with acetone fumes. This dangerous and hazardous process can now be avoided by combining PolySmooth (PVB) filaments with isopropyl alcohol (and optionally the Polysher machine).
Printability of ABS filament
ABS is a hard-to-print material, and to be honest, there is almost always a better alternative to ABS. In the past years, PETG has been rapidly taking over ABS as it is much easier to print with and features similar mechanical properties. Printing ABS requires an enclosure, a strong adhesive, and a very hot hotbed (at least 100°C). ABS tends to warp a lot, and therefore we recommend printing only smaller parts. ABS cannot be cooled, as cooling drastically increase the warping effect and lower its interlayer adhesion, effectively lowering the printed parts' mechanical properties.
ABS mechanical and thermal properties
ABS has a typical thermal resistance of around 85°C and (if printed correctly) provides strong mechanical properties. Although, with the same printing gear and setting, much more advanced materials like PolyCarbonate or Nylon can be printed, which feature drastically better mechanical properties.
Tips and other notable benefits
Printing with ABS releases toxic and smelly ABS fumes. We don't recommend printing with ABS in a home environment. Printing with ABS filaments should be done in an air-filtered chamber or well-ventilated room.
Browse all ABS filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also ASA and PC.
Filament-PM is a Czech filament manufacturer with a wide and still growing range of materials, from everyday PLA and PETG to flame-retardant, ESD and fibre-reinforced engineering grades. It suits beginners and professionals alike. JustCreate3D keeps a large selection of Filament-PM in stock in its warehouse in Senec, Slovakia, and dispatches orders quickly.
Filament-PM was among the first producers of 3D printer filament, starting back in 2013. It is an official partner of PRUSA Manufacturing: the printed parts of the Prusa MK2 and MK3 printers were made from Filament-PM PETG. Today eight production lines run day and night. The company also watches its ecological footprint – its factory runs on renewable energy and it produces recycled filament from its own plastic waste.
Filament-PM at JustCreate3D
- Everyday materials – PLA, PLA+, PETG and the colour Tasty Packs.
- Special finishes – PETG Metal Edition, MarbleJet PLA, GlowJet (glow in the dark) and WoodJet.
- Recycled – RePLA+ and RePETG, made from the manufacturer’s own production waste.
- Technical – ASA, ABS (not Dead), PC/ABS V0, FRJet PETG V0, ESD PETG, CFJet, PA-CFJet, PA-GFJet, PAJet 160, PPJet and PEIJet 1010 Ultem.
- Flexible – RubberJet TPE 88A, RubberJet TPE 32D and TPU 96.
Who is Filament-PM for?
Beginners will appreciate the reliable PLA and PETG; makers looking for something special can try the metal, marble or wood finishes. Engineers get a wide choice of flame-retardant (V0), ESD and carbon or glass-fibre reinforced materials from a single manufacturer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Filament-PM PETG suitable for Prusa printers?
Yes. Filament-PM is an official partner of PRUSA Manufacturing, and the printed parts of the Prusa MK2 and MK3 printers were made from its PETG.
What is the difference between PLA and PLA+?
PLA+ is Filament-PM’s modified version of PLA. How it differs from standard PLA is described in detail in each product description.
Does Filament-PM make recycled filament?
Yes. RePLA+ and RePETG are made from the manufacturer’s own plastic production waste, so they are a simple way to print more sustainably.
Browse all Filament-PM filaments or compare them with other PETG filaments.