BigRep ABS

BigRep ABS High-Performance Engineering Filament

BigRep ABS is a durable engineering-grade thermoplastic filament designed for functional prototypes, manufacturing tools, and end-use components that require excellent impact resistance and elevated temperature performance. Optimized for large-format additive manufacturing, BigRep ABS delivers reliable dimensional stability, strong layer adhesion, and consistent print quality across a wide range of industrial applications.

Combining toughness, heat resistance, and easy post-processing, BigRep ABS is ideal for demanding environments where strength and durability are essential. Its excellent machinability and ability to be sanded, drilled, painted, or acetone vapor smoothed make it a versatile material for production tooling, fixtures, automotive components, and functional prototypes.

Engineered specifically for industrial FDM/FFF printing, BigRep ABS provides dependable mechanical performance while maintaining compatibility with a broad range of enclosed 3D printers capable of printing ABS materials.

Key Benefits

• High impact resistance
• Excellent heat resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• Strong layer adhesion
• Easy post-processing (sanding, machining, acetone smoothing)
• Reliable dimensional stability
• Optimized for large-format additive manufacturing
• Cost-effective engineering material

Typical Applications

• Functional prototypes
• Manufacturing fixtures and tooling
• Automotive components
• Consumer product housings
• Factory jigs and assembly aids
• End-use industrial parts
• Low-volume production
• Mechanical enclosures and brackets

BigRep ABS delivers an excellent balance of strength, toughness, and heat resistance, making it an ideal choice for engineers, manufacturers, and product designers who require durable parts capable of withstanding demanding mechanical and thermal conditions.

Specifications

Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Physical Properties

• Diameter: 2.85 mm
• Density: 1.08 g/cm³

Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: 36 MPa
• Tensile Modulus: 1,400 MPa
• Flexural Strength: 48 MPa
• Flexural Modulus: 1,350 MPa
• Notched Impact Strength: 40 kJ/m²

Thermal Properties

• Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa): 75°C
• Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa): 90°C
• Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 109°C

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 230–260°C
• Build Plate Temperature: 80–110°C
• Cooling Fan: 0–25%

Additional Information

• Drying Recommendation: 80°C for 4–6 hours
• REACH Compliant: Yes
• RoHS Compliant: Yes
• FDA Compliant: No