ABS medical Pellets

Medical ABS is an ABS-based material. ABS is a plastic consisting of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. It is called an engineering plastic because it is a material with superior mechanical and thermal properties compared to conventional plastics, which also means that it is more difficult to print.

Medical ABS is a material developed specifically for medical applications and meets the biocompatibility requirements of USP Class VI or ISO 10993-1 certification, which guarantees that it is biocompatible for up to 30 days in contact with the human body (topical use).

Image 1: Polypropylene pellets. Source: Filament2print.

Medical ABS pellets are small cylinders of the highest quality material and do not incorporate recycled or reclaimed material. Because of these qualities, Medical ABS pellets are perfect for 3D printing, achieving high print quality. There are several methods for using pellets in 3D printing:

• Medical ABS pellets can be used in the manufacture of filament for FDM 3D printers using Filastruder or any other filament extruder.
• It is possible to use a pellet extruder for direct 3D printing.

With the combination of Medical ABS Pellets and a good filament extruder such as Filastruder, it is possible to obtain 3D printing filament with qualities similar to those of a commercial Medical ABS filament.

When using Medical ABS Pellets to make filament with a filament extruder such as Filastruder or using a pellet extruder for direct 3D printing, it should be noted that the extrusion temperature must be regulated in relation to the extrusion speed used. For optimal results, it is recommended to read the product's usage tips.

Whether for filament manufacture or for direct use with a pellet extruder, this material is ideal for the creation of fixation structures for rehabilitation patients, light and strong customised prostheses, orthopaedics, etc. Thanks to the existence of 3D scanners and subsequent modelling, it is possible to create customised prostheses for each patient to ensure greater patient comfort and satisfaction.