Whether you're prototyping functional components, designing custom enclosures, or building parts for end-use applications, ABS is your gateway to high-performance, professional-grade results.
What Is ABS Filament?
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic polymer known for its toughness, impact resistance, and temperature tolerance. Used in everything from LEGO bricks to car dashboards, it's no surprise that ABS filament has become a staple in the world of 3D printing.
In filament form, ABS is perfect for creating strong, durable prints with a clean finish and good dimensional accuracy. While it requires a heated bed and prefers an enclosed print environment, the results speak for themselves, solid, dependable parts that perform well in real-world applications.
Why Choose ABS Filament?
ABS isn’t just another plastic. Here’s why it earns its place in serious print workflows:
• Heat Resistance – With higher glass transition temperatures than PLA or PETG, ABS filament is ideal for parts exposed to warmth or mechanical stress.
• Tough and Impact-Resistant – Great for mechanical parts, brackets, tools, and prototypes that need to handle wear and tear.
• Post-Processing Friendly – Sand, smooth, or vapor-polish your prints with ease to achieve the finish you need.
• Excellent Value – High performance doesn’t have to come at a high cost. ABS offers a solid balance of price and print quality.
Compatible and Versatile
ABS filament works across a wide range of printers that support heated beds and enclosed chambers. It’s also fully compatible with systems like the Bambu Lab range, including the H2D and A1 series, just ensure your setup matches the temperature and enclosure requirements.
Want to explore multi-material workflows or integrate support filaments? ABS plays nicely with soluble supports, making it a great option for more complex designs.
Filament You Can Rely On
At Additive-X, we only stock ABS filament we trust. From premium colour consistency and spool-to-spool reliability to enhanced formulations for reduced warping.
Let’s Build Something Brilliant
If you’re ready to step up your 3D printing game with a tougher, more resilient material, you’re in the right place. Browse our full ABS collection today and find the perfect filament for your next job. Need advice? Our in-house experts are here to help, just reach out.
