ABS, short for Acylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is an oil-based plastic. It is a strong, sturdy material that businesses widely use for constructing things such as plastic car parts, musical instruments, industrial model, mechanical parts, and the ever-popular Lego building blocks.
ABS has a high melting point, and can experience warping if cooled while printing. Because of this, ABS objects must be printed on a heated surface, which is something many at-home printers do not have.
ABS also requires ventilation when in use, as the fumes can be unpleasant. The aforementioned factors make ABS printing difficult for hobbyist printers, though, it’s the preferred material for professional applications.
PLA, or Poly Lactic Acid, is made from organic material — specifically cornstarch and sugarcane. This makes the material both easier and safer to use, while giving it a smoother and shinier appearance that’s more aesthetically pleasing.
The thermoplastic is also more pleasant on the nose, as the sugar-based material smells slightly sweet when heated opposed to the harsh smell often associated with ABS.
However, while PLA might seem like a better overall choice at first glance, it features a far lower melting point than ABS. This means that using printed parts for mechanical operations, or even storing them in high-temperature locations, can result in the part warping, cracking, or melting.
The material is also weaker than ABS, though, it can achieve a superior level of print detail and is less prone to errors while printing.
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Material (Over 26 kinds) | Diameter | Color | Suggestion Printing Temp | |
PLA 3D Printer filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 37 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 0 - 80°C |
PLA Glow 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 2 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 0 - 80°C |
PLA Color change | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 3 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 0 - 80°C |
PLA Metal filled | 1.75mm | 6 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 60 - 80°C |
PLA Carbon fiber | 1.75/3.0mm | 1 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 60 - 80°C |
PLA Gradient 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | / | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 60 - 80°C |
PLA Silk Filament | 1.75/2.85mm | 7 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 0 - 80°C |
PLA Soft Filament | 1.75/2.85mm | 4 | Nozzle:190~230°C | Bed: 0 - 80°C |
ABS 3D Printer filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 26 | Nozzle:200~240°C | Bed: 80-110°C |
ABS Glow 3D filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 2 | Nozzle:200~240°C | Bed: 80-110°C |
ABS Color change | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 4 | Nozzle:200~240°C | Bed: 80-110°C |
ABS Carbon fiber | 1.75/3.0mm | 1 | Nozzle:200~240°C | Bed: 80-110°C |
ABS Conductive | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 1 | Nozzle:230~250°C | Bed: 90-110°C |
ABS Fireproof Filament | 1.75/2.85mm | 3 | Nozzle:200~240°C | Bed: 80-110°C |
PETG 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 17 | Nozzle:200~240°C | Bed: 75 - 85°C |
ASA 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 3 | Nozzle:200~250°C | Bed: 80 - 100°C |
HIPS 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 7 | Nozzle:190~240°C | Bed: 60 - 80°C |
TPU 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 7 | Nozzle:220~240°C | Bed: 75 - 85°C |
TPE 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 7 | Nozzle:220~240°C | Bed: 80 - 90°C |
PC+ 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 10 | Nozzle:235~270°C | Bed: 95 - 105°C |
PA6 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 7 | Nozzle:230~270°C | Bed: 90 - 100°C |
PA12 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85mm | 4 | Nozzle:230~270°C | Bed: 90-110°C |
PVA 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85mm | 1 | Nozzle:190~220°C | Bed: 0°C |
Wood 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85/3.0mm | 1 | Nozzle:200~250°C | Bed: 90 - 100°C |
PCL 3D Filament | 1.75mm | 4 | Nozzle:70~140°C | Bed: 0°C |
PEI 3D Filament | 1.75/2.85mm | 1 | Nozzle:290~330°C | Bed: 100-140°C |
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