{"product_id":"3rdax™-abs","title":"3RDAX™ ABS 1.75mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003e3RDAX™ ABS 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003eABOUT THIS FILAMENT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eABS is one of the most widely used 3D printing materials for functional and durable parts. It has been used across manufacturing, automotive, consumer products, and engineering applications for decades because it balances strength, toughness, machinability, and heat resistance very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompared to PLA, ABS is more heat resistant and generally better suited to parts that may be exposed to sunlight, warm interiors, workshops, garages, or ongoing mechanical use. It is also easier to sand, drill, glue, paint, and post process than many other materials, which is part of why it remains popular despite newer filament options entering the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABS is not the easiest material to print, and it should not be treated like PLA. That is part of the trade off. It requires more attention to temperature stability and bed adhesion, but when printed properly it produces strong, reliable parts with a professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003eWHERE IT WORKS BEST\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eABS works best for functional parts, workshop prints, automotive components, enclosures, brackets, mounts, prototypes, jigs, fixtures, and general purpose engineering style prints where better heat resistance and toughness are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is also well suited to parts that may later be sanded, painted, glued, machined, or acetone polished after printing. That flexibility makes ABS useful both for rough workshop parts and more refined finished components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABS sits in a useful middle ground between everyday materials and more advanced engineering plastics. It is often the next step when PLA no longer suits the application, but moving to materials like nylon, polycarbonate, or reinforced composites would be unnecessary or excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003eWHERE IT COMES FROM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eABS stands for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a petroleum based thermoplastic made by combining three separate components, each contributing different characteristics to the final material. Acrylonitrile improves chemical and heat resistance, butadiene adds toughness and impact resistance, and styrene contributes rigidity and surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike PLA, ABS is not plant based and does not come from renewable biological sources. It is a traditional industrial plastic designed primarily around durability, manufacturability, and long term functional performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABS became widely adopted because it is relatively lightweight while still maintaining good toughness and strength. It also handles machining and post processing well compared to many other plastics, which helped make it one of the most common materials used across manufacturing and consumer products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003ePRINTING WITH IT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eABS prints at higher temperatures than PLA or PETG and generally benefits from an enclosed printer to help maintain stable temperatures during printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWithout enough temperature stability, ABS can shrink as it cools which may cause corner lifting, warping, or layer separation, especially on larger parts. Smaller prints are often manageable on open printers, while larger or more demanding prints benefit significantly from an enclosure and reduced airflow around the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABS is also more sensitive to sudden temperature changes than PLA. Even a breeze from a window, heater, fan, or air conditioner can sometimes affect print consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood bed adhesion is important with ABS. A suitable build surface and adhesive can make a major difference, especially on larger prints or parts with sharp corners. This is where products like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDimafix\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebecome useful, particularly for larger ABS prints that would otherwise be prone to lifting or warping. Check it out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.3rdaxisprints.kiwi.nz\/products\/dimafix-bed-adhesion\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABS also produces more noticeable fumes during printing compared to PLA or PETG, so reasonable ventilation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIAL COMPATIBILITY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eABS behaves well as a single material print and bonds strongly to itself when printed correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt can also work well with dedicated support materials designed for higher temperature printing environments, depending on the printer setup. Unlike PLA and PETG combinations, ABS generally prefers to be paired with materials that share similar printing temperatures and enclosure requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eABS does not naturally bond strongly to PLA or PETG, which can sometimes be useful in specific multi material setups, though compatibility depends heavily on temperatures, printer configuration, and part geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBASE, CARBON OR GLASS?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStandard ABS offers the best balance of toughness, affordability, ease of printing, and post processing within the ABS family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon fibre reinforced ABS is typically stiffer, lighter, and produces a more matte technical finish, but usually becomes less impact resistant and more brittle compared to standard ABS. It also requires a hardened nozzle due to the abrasive fibres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlass fibre reinforced ABS generally improves stiffness and dimensional stability while maintaining a different surface finish and feel compared to carbon fibre versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(16, 121, 191); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMaterial Type: ABS\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 1.75 mm ± 0.03 mm\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight: 1 kg\u003cbr\u003eComposition: ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene\u003cbr\u003eDensity: 1.05 g\/cm³\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Length per kg: 396 m\u003cbr\u003eVicat Softening Temperature: 105°C\u003cbr\u003eHeat Deflection Temperature - Unannealed: 85°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHeat Deflection Temperature - Annealed: 95°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTensile Strength (Yield): 54 MPa\u003cbr\u003eTensile Strength (Break): 37 MPa\u003cbr\u003eElongation at Break: 25%\u003cbr\u003eFlexural Strength: 77.5 MPa\u003cbr\u003eFlexural Modulus: 2650 MPa\u003cbr\u003eIzod Impact Strength: 210 J\/m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRockwell Hardness R: 116\u003cbr\u003eCertifications: CE and RoHS compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWant to know what these specs actually mean? Download the Technical Data Sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gyWzne\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1079bf;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRINT SETTINGS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNozzle Temperature: 190 to 230 °C\u003cbr\u003eBed Temperature: 80 to 100 °C\u003cbr\u003eEnclosure: Recommended to minimise warping and layer separation, but not essential\u003cbr\u003eNozzle Type: Standard brass nozzle suitable\u003cbr\u003eCooling: Minimal cooling generally recommended\u003cbr\u003eDrying: Beneficial for best surface quality and consistency\u003cbr\u003eBuild Surface: PEI, glass, textured plate, or suitable high temperature print surface\u003cbr\u003eBed Adhesive: Recommended for larger parts or difficult geometries\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3rd Axis Prints Ltd","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":36367432810650,"sku":"X-11-A-01-1KG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":36367433400474,"sku":"X-11-A-20-1KG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":36367433531546,"sku":"X-11-A-22-1KG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":48116714406042,"sku":"X-11-A-30-1KG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/0047\/1706\/files\/ABS_Filament.jpg?v=1780564044","url":"https:\/\/www.3rdaxisprints.kiwi.nz\/products\/3rdax%e2%84%a2-abs","provider":"3rd Axis Prints Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}