Absorbing blows and resisting fire, these ABS filaments produce holders, guards, housings, and other parts that protect sensitive, flammable equipment and machinery. They’re rated UL 94 V-0, which means they meet strict flammability standards. Print them on a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. Because they have a high melting point, they require a heated print surface and may warp as they cool. They also emit fumes, so you need direct ventilation, such as a fume exhauster, to print safely.

ABS filaments have a lower printing temperature than polycarbonate ABS filaments, so they’re easier to print. You don’t need to store them with a desiccant to keep them dry, since they resist absorbing moisture from the air.

Polycarbonate ABS filaments are about 33% stronger and handle slightly higher temperatures than standard ABS filaments.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament’s overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it’s the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your part will start to lose structural integrity.