ANYCUBIC ABS Filament 3D printer 1.75mm 1kg (14 Color Options)

The granddaddy of filaments, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), is one of the most popular filaments on the market today. Used for making a variety of objects due to its strong build and slight flexibility, ABS is great, if you have a heatbed.

From tools to toys, phone cases to fan blades, ABS is easy to print and glue with – even if the fumes from the printing process are a bit strong for some people

Material: ABS
Model Number: Anycubic
Brand Name: ANYCUBIC
Form: Solid
Material: ABS
Form: 3D PLA filament
Diameter: 1.75mm
Color: 21 kinds
N.W: 1.00KG
G.W: 1.35KG
Recommend print temperature: 190-230 C
Recommend print speed: 40-90mm/s
Density: 1.25±0.05g/cm³

Below is a table that highlights the differences between ABS and PLA filaments.

	ABS	PLA
Full Name	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene	Polylactic acid or polylactide
Composition	Petroleum	Plant starch
Properties	Durable Strong Slightly flexible Heat resistant	Tough Strong
Extruder Temperature	210-250°C (410-482F)	160-220°C (320-428F)
Price	14-60$/kg	19-75$/kg
Post-processing	Easy sanding Easy gluing Easily soluble in acetone	Sanding possible Limited gluing
Smell	Hot burning plastic	Sweet cooking-oil like smell

The Pros and Cons of ABS and PLA

I am not going to tell you which one you should use, as I don’t know what you are going to be printing. But, I can tell lean you in the right direction by providing you with the pros and cons for each one. If you really enjoy the pros and can deal with the cons, then that filament is your answer.

	ABS	PLA
Pros	Very sturdy and hard More flexible – easier to work with Suitable for machine parts Increased lifespan Higher melting point	Can be printed on a cold surface Shinier and smoother appearance Higher 3D printer speed More rigid features More detail Translucent colors Heatbed not always necessary That sweet smell
Cons	More difficult to print Heatbed required Prone to cracking if cooled too quickly Not suitable for using with food That not so sweet smell	Can deform because of heat Less sturdy More brittle Bent area turns white Not suitable for using with food Lower melting point

When to use which filament

Great, so you know the details for each type and how it makes it either good or bad to use for certain conditions. So finally I’ll be helping you out by giving you the times when you should use ABS, or when you should be focusing just on PLA.

	ABS	PLA
When to use it	If the object is going to be dropped often (like tool parts). If the object needs to cope with temperatures over 60ºC.	If you’re a 3D printing enthusiast – as much as possible. Can sometimes be used in outdoor areas. Perfect for gifts and prototypes.
When to stay clear	If you don’t have a heatbed . If you want to print large objects in a place where there might be wind or changes in temp (cracking and splitting). If the place you use doesn’t have good ventilation (smell could get bad).	If you want to make objects that might be dropped often (too brittle for tool handles). If the object will be used in temperatures greater than 60ºC (sagging can occur).

ANYCUBIC ABS Filament 3D printer 1.75mm 1kg (14 Color Options)

The Pros and Cons of ABS and PLA

When to use which filament

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