Technical
data
sheet ABS
Chemical Name Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Description Used by an array of industries worldwide, ABS is known
for its exceptional mechanical properties. Our ABS is
specifically formulated to minimize warping and ensure
consistent interlayer adhesion.
Key features Excellent mechanical properties and interlayer adhesion
(especially when using the front door add-on), nice
aesthetics, minimal warping and reliable bed adhesion.
Applications Visual and functional prototyping and short run
manufacturing.
Non suitable for Food contact and in-vivo applications. Long term UV
exposure can negatively affect properties of an ABS
print. Applications where the printed part is exposed to
temperatures higher than 85 ˚C.
Filament specifications Value Method
Diameter 2.85±0.10 mm -
Max roundness deviation 0.10 mm -
Net filament weight 750 g -
Color information Color Color code
ABS Black RAL 9017
ABS White RAL 9003
ABS Red RAL 3020
ABS Blue RAL 5002
ABS Silver RAL 9006
ABS Pearl Gold RAL 1036
ABS Green RAL 6018
ABS Orange RAL 2008
ABS Yellow RAL 1023
ABS Gray RAL 7011
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Mechanical properties (*) Injection molding 3D printing
Typical value Test method Typical value Test method
Tensile modulus 2030 MPa ISO 527 1681 MPa ISO 527
(1 mm/min) (1 mm/min)
Tensile stress at yield 43.6 MPa ISO 527 39 MPa ISO 527
(50 mm/min) (50 mm/min)
Tensile stress at break - - 33.9 MPa ISO 527
(50 mm/min)
Elongation at yield 4.8 % ISO 527 3.5 % ISO 527
(50 mm/min) (50 mm/min)
Elongation at break 34 % ISO 527 4.8 % ISO 527
(50 mm/min) (50 mm/min)
Flexural strength - - - -
Flexural modulus - - - -
Izod impact strength, notched (at 23˚C) - - - -
Charpy impact strength (at 23˚C) 58 kJ/m2 ISO 179 - -
Hardness 97 (Shore A) - - -
Thermal properties Typical value Test method
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR) 41 g/10 min ISO 1133 (260 ˚C, 5 kg)
Heat deflection (HDT) at 0.455 MPa - -
Heat deflection (HDT) at 1.82 MPa - -
Glass transition 97 ˚C ISO 306
Coefficient of thermal expansion (flow) - -
Coefficient of thermal expansion (xflow) - -
Melting temperature 225-245 ˚C ISO 294
Thermal shrinkage - -
Other properties Typical value Test method
Specific gravity 1.10 ISO 1183
Flame classification - -
(*) See notes.
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Notes
Properties reported here are average of a typical batch. The 3D printed tensile bars were printed in the XY plane, using
the normal quality profile in Cura 2.1, an UM2+, a 0.4 mm nozzle, 90% infill, 250 ˚C nozzle temperature and 80 ˚C build
plate temperature. The values are the average of 5 white and 5 black tensile bars. Ultimaker is constantly working on
extending the TDS data.
Disclaimer
Any technical information or assistance provided herein is given and accepted at your risk, and neither the Ultimaker or
its affiliates make any warranty relating to it or because of it. Neither Ultimaker nor its affiliates shall be responsible for
the use of this information, or of any product, method or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determi-
nation of its suitability and completeness of your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and
safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability or fitness of any
product; and nothing herein waives any of Ultimaker’s conditions of sale. Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Version Version 3.003
Date 19/10/2016
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