The ABS filament by R3D ic characterized by impressive strength, dimensional stability, and abrasion resistance. Its favorable chemical properties further enhance its suitability for engineering-grade 3D printing endeavors. Recognized for its high-strength characteristics, R3D ABS filament emerges as a go-to option, ensuring reliable and durable prints that meet the rigorous demands of industrial settings. The R3D ABS filament is available in vibrant colors that will give life to any prototype or functional part.
Video 1: R3D filaments. Source: R3D.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) filaments showcase a blend of notable characteristics ideal for diverse applications in 3D printing. Renowned for their robustness, ABS filaments exhibit high impact resistance and durability, making them suitable for producing sturdy prototypes, mechanical parts, and functional components. Moreover, ABS boasts excellent temperature resistance, maintaining stability under varying environmental conditions, thus rendering it suitable for items subjected to temperature fluctuations. Its compatibility with post-printing treatments like acetone vapor smoothing or chroming further enhances its appeal, enabling the creation of smooth, polished surfaces, expanding its usability in aesthetic applications and consumer products like toys, decorative items, and casings.
Image 1: Part 3D printed with the R3D ABS filament. Source: R3D.
R3D is a brand founded in 2013 and one of the biggest filament manufacturers in the world with a daily output of more than 8000 kg. Their materials are high quality, reliable and environmentally friendly thanks to the spool and box made of recycled material.
General information
Material
ABS
Format
800 g
Density
1.06 g/cm³
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Filament tolerance
±0.03 mm
Filament length
313.8 m
Printing properties
Printing temperature
220-240 ºC
Print bed temperature
80-100 ºC
Chamber temperature
-
Cooling fan
-
Recommended printing speed
50-70 mm/s
Mechanical properties
Elongation at break
42 %
Tensile strength
46 MPa
Tensile modulus
- MPa
Flexural strength
- MPa
Flexural modulus
- MPa
Surface hardness
-
Thermal properties
Softening temperature
- ºC
Specific properties
Transparency
-
Other
HS Code
3916.9
Spool diameter (outer)
- mm
Spool diameter (inner hole)
- mm
Spool width
- mm
The recommended printing temperature for this ABS filament ranges between 220 and 240 ºC, and the best bed temperature is 80-100 ºC. The recommended printing speed is 50-70 mm/s.
Proper storage of the ABS filament is essential, as processing damp filament can lead to polymer chain degradation, fragility, poor layer adhesion, stringing, and oozing. It's best to store the filament in a sealed bag with desiccant or in a vacuum-sealed filament container.