ABS Filament
The heat-resistant, impact-tough engineering classic — the plastic behind automotive trim, tool housings, and LEGO bricks. Higher temperature resistance than PLA or PETG, acetone vapor-smoothing for a molded finish, and the rigidity functional parts need.
What is ABS filament?
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a rigid, impact-resistant engineering thermoplastic and one of the most widely used plastics in manufacturing — from automotive interiors and power-tool housings to the classic LEGO brick. In 3D printing it's the go-to when a part has to survive heat, stress, and daily use.
Its defining strengths are heat resistance to roughly 100 °C (well past PLA and PETG), genuine toughness, and the ability to be acetone vapor-smoothed to a glossy, sealed, injection-molded look. The trade-off is that ABS prefers an enclosed, draft-free printer and a well-ventilated space, because it warps as it cools and gives off a styrene odor while printing.
ABS vs PLA vs PETG — how to choose
Pick your material by what the finished part has to survive:
If your part will see sustained temperatures beyond ABS, step up to ASA, PC, or PA (nylon) — all stocked at Rev1.
Printing ABS successfully
- Use an enclosure. A warm, draft-free chamber is the single biggest factor in crack- and warp-free ABS.
- Hot bed, 90–110 °C with glue stick or ABS slurry for a first layer that stays down.
- Keep part cooling low or off — too much fan cracks layers.
- Ventilate — print in an open, ventilated space or with enclosure filtration.
- Finish with acetone vapor for a glossy, sealed surface.
ABS brands stocked at Rev1
Rev1 Technologies stocks ABS from multiple brands alongside our own Rev1 ABS, all shipped from Auburn Hills, Michigan with real phone support. Use the brand filter below to narrow the range, or call (248) 707-2950 for bulk and color-match help.