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Filament print guide

filament

ABS

A quick-reference guide for printing ABS. Values are ideal starting ranges, not machine-specific. Dial in from here for your printer and brand.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

260–280 °C

Bed temperature

85–95 °C

Print difficulty

3 / 5

Density

1.04 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: moderate.
  • Absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it sealed with desiccant and dry it before printing for clean results.
  • Safe out of a dry box for roughly 4 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • Automotive parts
  • Electronic housings
  • Mechanical components

Avoid for

  • Food contact
  • Unventilated rooms
  • Outdoor without coating

Watch out for

  • Warping from no enclosure
  • Layer splitting from drafts