ABS 3D Printing Service
Durable ABS 3D printing for functional prototypes, engineering samples, appliance parts, and thick-wall applications.
ABS is a practical FDM engineering plastic for parts that need better heat resistance and overall toughness than entry-level prototype materials. It works well for simple functional components and production-oriented samples, though its textured surface and lower elongation make it less forgiving than PETG or PC-ABS in some applications.
What Is ABS Filament?
ABS filament is a widely used engineering thermoplastic in FDM printing. It offers a useful combination of heat resistance, toughness, and practical cost, making it suitable for functional prototype parts and early production-use components.
Compared with PLA, ABS is more heat resistant and better suited for engineering-style applications. Compared with PETG, it is more traditional for appliance and functional part development, but it may show a more textured surface and generally needs more controlled printing conditions.
Best Fit for ABS 3D Printing
- Functional prototypes and engineering validation parts
- Automotive and household appliance samples
- Simple functional parts with thicker wall sections
- Projects needing higher heat resistance than PLA or PETG
- Applications balancing performance and cost in FDM production
ABS Specifications
Application
Engineering Plastics
Technology
FDM
Price
From $3.50
Build Time
96 – 120 hours
Color
Black / White
Tolerance
±0.3mm (within 100mm), ±0.4% (above 100mm)
Min. Wall Thickness
1.2mm
Max Size
580mm x 480mm x 480mm
Min. Build Size
30mm × 30mm × 15mm
Heat Deflection Temperature
87°C
Why Choose Our ABS 3D Printing Service
- More heat resistant than standard PLA and practical for engineering samples
- Good overall durability for appliance, automotive, and industrial prototype parts
- Well suited for thicker wall sections and simple functional use cases
- Balanced option when you need stronger performance without moving to higher-cost materials
- Useful stepping stone between basic prototype plastics and more advanced engineering filaments
ABS Material Properties
Impact Strength (X-Y)
39.3 ± 3.6 kJ/m²
Strength Bending Strength - XY
62 MPa
Stiffness Bending Modulus - XY
1,880 MPa
Toughness Impact Strength - XY
39.3 kJ/m²
Layer Adhesion Impact Strength-Z
7.4 kJ/m²
Saturated Water Absorption Rate 25°C,55%RH
0.65%
Young's Modulus (X-Y)
2200 ± 190 MPa
Breaking Elongation Rate (X-Y)
10.5 ± 1.0 %
Compare ABS Filament with Similar Materials
| Attribute | PLA | PETG | ABS | ASA | PC-ABS | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Best for low-cost visual prototypes | Best for balanced toughness and printability | Best for practical engineering and appliance-style functional parts | Best for outdoor and UV-exposed parts | Best for balanced toughness, heat, and surface finish | Best for high-heat and high-strength structural use |
| Technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM |
| Price | From $1.00 | From $1.20 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 |
| Max Size | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 × 480 × 480 mm | 580 × 480 × 480 mm |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 57°C | 69°C | 87°C | 100°C | 113°C | 117°C |
| Strength Bending Strength - XY | 76 MPa | 64 MPa | 62 MPa | 65 MPa | 90 MPa | 108 MPa |
| Stiffness Bending Modulus - XY | 2750 MPa | 2050 MPa | 1880 MPa | 1920 MPa | 1890 MPa | 2380 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion Impact Strength-Z | 13.8 kJ/m² | 10.6 kJ/m² | 7.4 kJ/m² | 4.9 kJ/m² | 8.4 kJ/m² | 9 kJ/m² |
| Toughness Impact Strength - XY | 26.6 kJ/m² | 31.5 kJ/m² | 39.3 kJ/m² | 41 kJ/m² | 55 kJ/m² | 34 kJ/m² |
| Typical Use | Visual models, assembled parts, fast low-cost prototypes | Enclosures, fixtures, containers, semi-structural parts | Functional prototypes, appliance parts, thicker-wall engineering samples | Outdoor parts, sunlight / UV exposed applications | Automotive components, housings, smooth engineering parts | Automotive, industrial, structural and higher-heat parts |
| Summary | Choose PLA when budget and easy printability matter most. | Choose PETG when you need better flexibility and toughness. | Choose ABS when you want a practical engineering-grade FDM material with better heat resistance and good all-around durability. | Choose ASA when outdoor weather resistance matters most. | Choose PC-ABS when you want a better toughness / finish balance. | Choose PC when maximum heat resistance and structural performance are more important. |
If PLA is too basic and PETG is still not your ideal engineering choice, ABS is a practical middle-ground for many functional prototypes. For outdoor exposure, move to ASA. For smoother engineering housings and tougher balanced performance, consider PC-ABS. For higher structural and thermal demands, PC remains the stronger upgrade path.
Need ABS 3D Printing Parts Fast?
Send us your 3D file and application details. We can help confirm whether ABS is the right choice, or recommend PETG, ASA, PC-ABS, PC, or another material based on strength, heat, surface finish, and budget.