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Mechanical properties of ABS 3D Prints

By November 26, 2022No Comments

ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is likely the most familiar filament used in 3D printing. It’s especially premium in strong plastic parts that must remain flexible in the face of temperature swings. It’s substantially used in FDM (fused deposition modelling) 3D printers. ABS is a thermoplastic polymer framed of three monomers acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene. The material was first patented in the 1940s and really swiftly gained popularity. ABS is used in numerous industries today because of its flexibility and strength. You can find it in similar varied products as Lego toys, home appliances, and pipeline systems. Compared to numerous affordable polymers, ABS is relatively malleable, resists high temperatures, and can fluently be machined. In the realm of 3D printing, it’s valued because it prints with great speed and is more durable than numerous other options.