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Snapmaker Academy: How to 3D Print with ABS Filament

We provides a tutorial on how to 3D print with ABS plastic, including printing parameters, how to avoid deformation and cracks, and tips on how to deal with hangs and bridges.

The Snapmaker Team

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A Snapmaker ABS filament spool on a table showing the topic "How to 3D Print with ABS Filament"

ABS can be trickier to print with than PLA, as it's more demanding on the printer, the environment and printing skills. Here is a short video tutorial of how to print ABS nicely with Snapmaker. Have a quick look below:

 

The basics:

  • Printing temperature: 210℃-250℃
  • Heated Bed temperature: 80℃-110℃
  • Brim or Raft required
  • Good ventilation required

How to avoid warping or cracking:

  • Level the bed
  • Use an enclosure
  • Fine-tune the temperature and speed
  • Use 3D printing glue or blue tape
  • Change the G-code to turn off the cooling fan

How to print ABS overhang or bridge:

  • Lower the print speed & the layer height
  • Use support
  • Use PLA instead if durability and heat resistance are not critical.

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