

The PolyCore ABS pellets by Polymaker are available in a 20 % glass fiber blend as ABS-5012 or a 20 % carbon fiber composite - ABS-5022.
Both varieties were developed specially for BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing) and can be extruded with the help of equipment such as the CEAD AM Flexbot, the CEAD E25 extruder, the Mahor V4 pellet extruder, or the Dyze Pulsar extruder.
Both varieties of the PolyCore ABS pellets offer cost effectiveness and great printability, and are a great material for molding and tooling at low to middle temperatures. The PolyCore ABS-5012 pellets are ideal for the additive manufacturig of architecture molds and general prototyping.
Thanks to the carbon fiber included in their formula, the Polycore ABS-5022 pellets additionally demonstrate great mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and high thermal conductivity (low coefficient of thermal expansion). This makes the PolyCore ABS-5022 pellets suitable for applications that require thermal resistance and durability, for example low-to-middle temperature composite tooling or marine prototyping.
General information |
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Manufacturer | Polymaker |
Material | ABS |
Format | 25 kg |
Density | 1.2 g/cm³ |
Mechanical properties |
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Charpy impact strength | (ASTM D256) ABS-5012: 9.2 ± 0.2 kJ/m² / ABS-5022: 9.5 ± 0.6 KJ/m² |
Elongation at break | (ASTM D638) ABS-5012: 2.3 ± 0.1 % / ABS-5022: 2.2 ± 0.2 % |
Tensile strength | (ASTM D638) ABS-5012: 90.6 ± 0.9 MPa / ABS-5022: 132.2 ± 2.0 MPa |
Tensile modulus | (ASTM D638) ABS-5012: 7343 ± 158 MPa / ABS-5022: 11515 ± 224 MPa |
Flexural strength | (D790) ABS-5012: 119.3 ± 2.7 MPa / ABS-5022: 185.7 ± 3.8 MPa |
Flexural modulus | (D790) ABS-5012: 6328 ± 317 MPa / ABS-5022: 9574 ± 277 MPa |
Surface hardness | - |
Thermal properties |
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Melting temperature | 220 ºC |
Softening temperature | - ºC |
Processing temperature | 230-240 ºC |
MFR Ratio | (@ 220 ºC, 10 kg) ABS-5012: 12.7 g/10 min / ABS-5022: 11 g/10 min |
Glass transition temperature | - ºC |
Heat deflexion temperature | - ºC |
Other |
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HS Code | 3901.1 |
Proper storage of 3D printing materials is key to smooth extrusion and high surface quality and mechanical properties of the 3D printed part. PolyCore ABS pellets should be stored in a sealed package under dry conditions at a temperature below 50°C, protected from UV light at all times. If the pellets absorb excess moisture, they should be dried for 3-4 hours at 80°C. The recommended processing temperature for PolyCore ABS pellets is 210 to 230°C.
Extra Tools to Enhance the Printing Experience
To further facilitate the 3D printing experience, support tools such as app.polymaker.com, an interactive comparison tool for mechanical, technical, and color properties among different filaments, and wiki.polymaker.com, a quick and comprehensive guide on using our products and 3D printing recommendations, can be utilized.