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ABS 3D printing service
ABS is the classic engineering plastic: the same family used for power-tool housings and car interiors. It takes heat, takes impact, and finishes beautifully when sanded and painted.
STL · 3MF · OBJ · STEP · printed in 2–3 business days · 3D printed in the USA · shipped to all 50 states
- Feel
- Rigid, impact-resistant
- Softens at
- About 95–100 °C
- Sun and weather
- Best indoors or painted
- Chemicals
- Good with water, weak acids and alkalis
- Finish
- Sands, glues and paints very well
- Cost
- Low
- ABS price
- $0.10 / gram
Spec sheet · ABS
What is ABS?
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is rigid, impact-resistant and holds its shape at temperatures that soften PETG. It needs a heated, enclosed printer to print well, which is how we run it, so parts come out flat with strong layers. It is the most economical choice when a part has to handle heat indoors.
Design tips for ABS
- Keep wall thickness even to avoid warping on large flat parts.
- Add fillets at the base of tall thin walls.
- Planning to paint? Tell us and choose Fine quality for a smoother starting surface.
- For outdoor use, choose ASA, which looks the same and lasts in the sun.
Nozzles: 0.4 mm as standard, 0.2 mm for fine detail, 0.6 mm for larger parts printed faster. General tolerance is ±0.5% with a lower limit of ±0.5 mm. More in the design guide.
Best for
- ✓Electronics and equipment housings
- ✓Car interior parts
- ✓Parts that will be sanded, filled and painted
- ✓Functional prototypes of molded ABS products
- ✓Fixtures near warm machinery
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ABS
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Prototype
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Short run
Up to 100 ABS parts are priced instantly. The price per part drops as copies share print plates.
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Production
Runs over 100 parts are custom quoted with a schedule, and a real part is approved before the batch.
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ABS 3D printing FAQ
What is ABS good for?
Housings, enclosures, car interior parts and functional prototypes. It tolerates heat to about 95–100 °C, resists impact and is easy to sand, glue and paint.
Is printed ABS the same as molded ABS?
It is the same plastic. A printed part is built in layers, so it is strongest along the layers; we orient parts so the load runs that way. It is an excellent stand-in for a molded ABS part during development and for low-volume production.
Can ABS parts be painted?
Yes. ABS sands smooth and takes primer and paint very well, which is why it is popular for display models and finished housings.
How fast can I get ABS parts?
Standard orders are printed in 2–3 business days, then shipped. Your quote shows the ship date before you pay.
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