3DXTECH FIREWIRE™ • FLAME RETARDANT ABS • REV1 TECH
3DXTech Firewire™ FR-ABS UL94 V-0 Flame Retardant ABS -- 105 C Tg -- Standard Nozzle -- Open FFF Compatible
UL94 V-0 Flame Retardant ABS Filament
3DXTech’s Firewire™ FR-ABS is a self-extinguishing ABS copolymer engineered to UL94 V-0 at 1.5mm. Standard nozzle compatible — no hardened nozzle required. Open FFF compatible with heated chamber recommended. 105°C Tg, 95°C HDT. ISO 9001:2015 certified, made in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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750g in stock. Contact Rev1 to confirm availability.
WHY FIREWIRE FR-ABS
V-0 Flame Rating. 105°C Tg. Prints Like Standard ABS.
Firewire™ FR-ABS is 3DXTech’s flame-retardant ABS copolymer — engineered to UL94 V-0 at 1.5mm for safety-critical plastic components. No carbon fiber reinforcement: standard hot ends and standard brass nozzles are fully compatible. Open FFF printers work. Heated chamber recommended for best layer adhesion. Made in Grand Rapids, Michigan under ISO 9001:2015.
UL94 V-0 @ 1.5mm
Self-extinguishing flame rating under the UL94 V-0 standard at 1.5mm wall thickness. Flame stops within 10 seconds on two applications; no drip ignition. Required for electronics enclosures, aviation cabin components, and industrial control housings submitted to safety approval.
105°C Tg / 95°C HDT
Glass transition temperature of 105°C and HDT of 95°C at 0.45 MPa (ISO 75). Improved thermal ceiling vs. standard ABS (≈100°C Tg) — suitable for applications near heat-generating electronics and automotive interior environments.
Standard Nozzle Compatible
No carbon fiber reinforcement means brass nozzles are not worn down. Any standard hot end reaching 220–240°C is sufficient. This removes the hardened-nozzle barrier of CF-grade filaments and makes FR-ABS accessible on the widest range of FFF platforms.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
3DXTech manufactures Firewire FR-ABS in Grand Rapids, MI under ISO 9001:2015 quality management. Lot traceability and process controls throughout filament fabrication support documentation requirements for safety-critical applications.
FR-ABS CHEMISTRY
Self-Extinguishing ABS. V-0 Rated. Printability of Standard ABS.
Most flame-retardant thermoplastics sacrifice printability for fire performance. Firewire FR-ABS is an ABS copolymer with integrated halogen-free FR chemistry — designed to achieve UL94 V-0 without the elevated temperatures, chamber requirements, or abrasive fillers that make other FR materials difficult to run on standard FFF platforms.
UL94 V-0 Self-Extinguishing
UL94 V-0 at 1.5mm wall thickness means flame propagation stops within 10 seconds after ignition source removal, with no burning drip. This is the highest vertical burn rating in the UL94 standard and is required for electronics, avionics, and industrial control applications subject to fire safety approvals.
Halogen-Free FR Chemistry
Firewire FR-ABS uses halogen-free flame retardant additives — reducing toxic combustion byproducts vs. brominated FR systems. Suitable for applications where end-of-life and environmental compliance considerations apply alongside fire safety requirements.
ABS Printability Retained
220–240°C extruder, 100–110°C bed, standard brass nozzle. The FR chemistry is incorporated without requiring elevated processing temperatures or abrasion-resistant hardware. Engineers familiar with standard ABS will find the print profile near-identical — with flame safety built in.
PRINT PARAMETERS
220–240°C Extruder — Standard ABS Profile
Full processing parameters for Firewire™ FR-ABS per 3DXTech TDS Rev 3.0. Standard FFF hardware compatible — no all-metal hot end required; no hardened nozzle required. Heated chamber recommended for optimal layer adhesion and warping control on larger parts.
Standard ABS hot end range — no all-metal hot end required. Any FFF printer reaching 240°C can run FR-ABS. Start at 230°C and adjust for adhesion. Lower temp reduces potential for warping on small sections.
Heated bed required. 100–110°C mirrors standard ABS bed temp protocol. PEI, glass, or ABS-slurry build surfaces are all compatible. A brim is recommended for large flat parts to manage corner lift.
No required minimum temperature — open FFF compatible. A heated enclosure significantly reduces warping and improves layer adhesion on larger structural components. Standard ABS enclosure practice applies.
Dry at 80°C for 4 hours before printing. ABS absorbs ambient moisture over time. Wet filament produces rough surface texture, reduced layer adhesion, and increased internal stress. Dry before every session for consistent results.
- Nozzle Standard brass or hardened steel — no hardened nozzle required; FR-ABS contains no abrasive carbon fiber or glass filler
- Layer Height 0.10mm or higher — no minimum layer constraint; thin walls possible with 0.4mm nozzle at standard ABS settings
- Enclosure Heated chamber recommended for parts >50mm in any dimension — reduces warping; open FFF compatible for smaller components
- Drying 80°C for 4 hours before printing — re-dry between sessions for critical applications
- Bed Adhesion PEI, glass, or ABS slurry; brim recommended for large flat parts; standard ABS adhesion protocol applies
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Open FFF Compatible — Standard Hot End — No Hardened Nozzle
Firewire™ FR-ABS is an unfilled ABS copolymer — no carbon fiber, no glass fiber. Any standard FFF printer with a hot end reaching 240°C and a heated bed is a valid platform. A heated enclosure improves results on large parts but is not required for most applications.
Standard Hot End Required
220–240°C extruder range is within standard PTFE-lined and all-metal hot end capability. Brass nozzles are fully compatible — no wear risk without CF or glass reinforcement. Upgrade to hardened steel is optional, not mandatory.
Heated Bed Required
100–110°C heated bed is required for adequate first-layer adhesion and to prevent delamination. ABS warps at room temperature. PEI spring steel sheets, glass with ABS slurry, or Garolite build surfaces all provide reliable adhesion.
Heated Chamber Recommended
A heated enclosure significantly reduces ambient temperature differential and associated warping stress — especially on parts over 50mm in any dimension. Bambu X1C, Qidi, Voron builds, and similar enclosed printers are excellent platform choices for FR-ABS.
FR-ABS is compatible with any standard FFF printer. No all-metal hot end, no hardened nozzle, no chamber minimum temperature. Heated enclosure recommended for quality. Consult 3DXTech Firewire FR-ABS TDS Rev 3.0 for complete specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS
Firewire™ FR-ABS — Full Technical Data
Source: 3DXTech Firewire FR-ABS TDS Rev 3.0. ISO-standard test specimens. 1.75mm black filament. ISO 527 / ISO 178 / ISO 75 / ISO 1183.
Mechanical Properties
| Polymer | Flame-retardant ABS copolymer |
| Color | Black |
| Diameter | 1.75mm / 2.85mm |
| Density | 1.18 g/cc (ISO 1183) |
| Tensile Strength | 45 MPa (ISO 527) |
| Tensile Modulus | 1,990 MPa (ISO 527) |
| Tensile Elongation | 4% (ISO 527) |
| Flexural Strength | 80 MPa (ISO 178) |
| Flexural Modulus | 2,250 MPa (ISO 178) |
Thermal & Fire Properties
| Glass Transition (Tg) | 105°C (DSC) |
| HDT (0.45 MPa, ISO 75) | 95°C |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-0 @ 1.5mm |
| FR Chemistry | Halogen-free additive |
| Nozzle Required | Standard (no hardened required) |
| Quality Cert | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Origin | Grand Rapids, MI, USA |
Print Parameters
| Extruder Temp | 220–240°C |
| Bed Temp | 100–110°C |
| Chamber | Recommended (open FFF compatible) |
| Drying Protocol | 80°C / 4 hours |
| Nozzle | Standard brass acceptable |
| Layer Height | 0.10mm or higher |
| Availability | 750g ($80); 2kg special order |
SPOOL SELECTION
750g In Stock. Black. 1.75mm.
Firewire™ FR-ABS is available in 750g Black (1.75mm) at $80 from stock. 2kg spools available by special order (MOQ-10). 2.85mm diameter available — contact for pricing.
- 1.75mm diameter — Black
- UL94 V-0 @ 1.5mm certified
- Ships from stock
- 1.75mm diameter — Black
- MOQ-10 spools per brand policy
- Contact Rev1 for lead time
PRODUCT IMAGES
Firewire™ FR-ABS — Spool & Detail Views
750g Black spool, 1.75mm. Flame-retardant ABS copolymer — UL94 V-0 rated. Standard nozzle compatible. Heated chamber recommended.
APPLICATIONS
Safety-Critical Housings. Aerospace Cabin. Industrial Controls.
Firewire™ FR-ABS is specified wherever FFF parts must pass UL94 V-0 fire safety testing. 105°C Tg and standard ABS printability make it the accessible flame-retardant option for electronics enclosures, automotive interior components, and industrial safety hardware.
Electronics Housings & Enclosures
Printed enclosures for PCBs, power supplies, LED drivers, and control boards requiring UL94 V-0 compliance. FR-ABS passes the 10-second self-extinguishing requirement at 1.5mm wall thickness — enabling compliant electronics enclosures directly off an FFF printer without secondary fire-retardant treatment.
Automotive Interior Trim & Brackets
Interior cabin components where flame spread requirements apply: trim brackets, wire management clips, vent covers, and structural mounting components. 95°C HDT handles interior heat environments. V-0 rating satisfies automotive fire safety specifications for non-load-bearing interior plastic components.
Aerospace Cabin Components
Non-structural cabin interior hardware where flame propagation control is a certification prerequisite. FR-ABS enables rapid prototyping of cabin components requiring V-0 fire performance testing. Standard ABS print profile enables faster iteration vs. high-temperature FR alternatives.
Industrial Control Panel Enclosures
Housings for industrial controllers, relay panels, and terminal blocks where UL508A or similar panel standards require flame-retardant plastics. FR-ABS provides V-0 self-extinguishing behavior to protect surrounding wiring and components in industrial enclosure environments.
Safety-Critical Consumer Electronics Shells
Consumer product housings for medical devices, battery management systems, and home automation hardware where UL certification or CE marking requires UL94 V-0 compliant plastics. Enables direct FFF production of fire-safe prototype and low-volume production enclosures without injection-molded tooling.
Rapid FR Compliance Prototyping
Accelerate fire safety certification by prototyping in the actual production-equivalent FR material. Standard ABS print profile means existing FFF workflows require minimal adjustment. Test form, fit, and fire compliance simultaneously before committing to injection-molded production tooling.
MATERIAL CARE
Dry Before Printing. Store Sealed. Maintain FR Properties.
Firewire™ FR-ABS requires drying at 80°C for 4 hours before printing. ABS absorbs ambient moisture. Proper storage and drying maintains the mechanical properties and ensures consistent flame-retardant performance from the FR additive system.
Dry Before Every Session
80°C for 4 hours minimum. Even sealed spools benefit from a fresh drying cycle before printing critical parts. Wet FR-ABS shows rough surface texture, reduced layer adhesion, and inconsistent mechanical properties.
Print From the Dryer
For highest-quality results, print directly from a heated dry-box or dedicated filament dryer. Ambient humidity will re-absorb into ABS filament during extended print runs, particularly in humid environments.
Store Sealed With Desiccant
Return unused filament to an airtight bag or container with fresh desiccant immediately after printing. Long-term storage in original sealed packaging with desiccant is acceptable. Avoid high-humidity environments.
Recognize Wet Filament Symptoms
Popping during extrusion, rough surface texture, reduced layer adhesion, and inconsistent extrusion are signs of moisture contamination. Re-dry at 80°C for 4 hours before resuming. Wet ABS can also affect dimensional accuracy on precision parts.
HOW IT COMPARES
Firewire™ FR-ABS vs. Commonly Evaluated Alternatives
Buyers evaluating Firewire FR-ABS typically compare against standard ABS as a baseline and Firewire FR-PC-ABS for more thermally demanding environments. FR-ABS uniquely combines accessible print temperature, standard nozzle compatibility, and UL94 V-0 flame performance. Data sourced from published manufacturer data sheets.
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MATERIAL PERFORMANCE PROFILE
Firewire™ FR-ABS — Relative Property Scale
Nine-bar relative scale. Reference maximum: ThermaX PEEK at ~11,000 MPa tensile modulus = 9 bars. Values per ISO 527 / ISO 178 / ISO 75 / ISO 1183 / DSC on 3DXTech Firewire FR-ABS TDS Rev 3.0.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Production under a certified quality management system. Lot traceability and process controls throughout filament fabrication at 3DXTech’s Grand Rapids facility support documentation requirements for fire-safe applications.
UL94 V-0 Flame Rated
Self-extinguishing at 1.5mm wall thickness — the highest UL94 vertical burn class. V-0 at 1.5mm means flame stops within 10 seconds and no burning drip. Verified by the manufacturer for consistent fire performance lot-to-lot.
Made in Grand Rapids, MI
Filament extruded and wound in-house at 3DXTech’s Michigan facility under ISO 9001:2015 certification. Direct factory quality control — not overseas commodity production.
RESOURCES
Downloads & Technical Support
Everything you need to qualify and print Firewire™ FR-ABS with confidence. Processing parameters, TDS, SDS, and technical support from Rev1.
WHY REV1 TECH
Authorized 3DXTech Reseller. Industrial AM Specialists.
Rev1 Technologies is an authorized 3DXTech reseller headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, with direct technical expertise in high-performance FFF materials. Firewire FR-ABS prints at 220–240°C on standard open FFF platforms — we support material qualification, printer selection, and print profile setup for safety-critical applications.
Authorized 3DXTech Reseller
Every spool ships direct from the authorized channel. MAP pricing guaranteed. Single-channel license compliance — not a grey-market distributor. Full lot traceability available on request for safety-critical applications.
Platform Expertise
FR-ABS runs on standard ABS-capable platforms. Our team has experience qualifying ABS-class materials on enclosed printers including Bambu X1C, Qidi Tech, Voron, and similar. We can advise on chamber temp, bed adhesion, and profile setup for your specific hardware.
Pre-Sales Technical Support
Questions about fire compliance requirements, printer qualification, or whether FR-ABS suits your application? Contact Rev1 before you order — that conversation is free. We support material selection decisions for electronics, automotive, and aerospace applications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Firewire™ FR-ABS — Buyer & Engineer Questions Answered
What does UL94 V-0 mean for a 3D printed part?
UL94 V-0 is the highest vertical burn classification under the UL94 flammability standard. A material rated V-0 at a specified wall thickness self-extinguishes within 10 seconds after ignition source removal, with no burning drip or glow. At 1.5mm wall thickness, Firewire FR-ABS meets V-0. This rating is required for electronics enclosures, PCB housings, and industrial control components in many markets.
What applications is Firewire FR-ABS best suited for?
Firewire FR-ABS is specified for electronics enclosures and housings, automotive interior trim and brackets, aerospace cabin components, industrial control panel hardware, and consumer electronics shells where UL94 V-0 or equivalent flame certification is required. The 105°C Tg and 95°C HDT cover most non-engine-bay automotive and near-electronics thermal environments.
Does Firewire FR-ABS require a hardened nozzle?
No — Firewire FR-ABS contains no carbon fiber or glass filler reinforcement. Standard brass nozzles are fully compatible. This is a key advantage over CF-grade filaments that require hardened steel nozzles at a significant hardware cost. Any standard FFF hot end reaching 240°C is suitable.
Is a heated chamber required for Firewire FR-ABS?
No minimum chamber temperature is required — open FFF platforms are compatible. A heated enclosure is strongly recommended for parts over 50mm in any dimension to reduce warping and improve layer adhesion, consistent with standard ABS best practice. For small components, an unenclosed printer is acceptable. Bambu X1C, Qidi, and Voron builds are well-suited platforms.
How is Firewire FR-ABS different from standard ABS?
The primary difference is flame performance: standard ABS has no UL94 vertical burn rating and supports flame propagation. Firewire FR-ABS achieves V-0 at 1.5mm through integrated halogen-free FR additives. Mechanical properties are comparable: 45 MPa tensile strength, 1,990 MPa modulus. Print temperature is virtually identical (220–240°C). FR-ABS at $80/750g costs more than standard ABS, reflecting the FR additive system.
How does Firewire FR-ABS compare to Firewire FR-PC-ABS?
Both achieve UL94 V-0. FR-PC-ABS is the higher-performance option: 137°C Tg vs. 105°C for FR-ABS, and 125°C HDT vs. 95°C. FR-PC-ABS runs at 240–260°C vs. 220–240°C for FR-ABS. Choose FR-ABS when standard ABS thermal performance is sufficient and you want the lowest possible print temperature. Choose FR-PC-ABS for applications requiring higher thermal stability — such as automotive under-hood adjacent or electronics with significant self-heating.
What are the drying requirements for Firewire FR-ABS?
Dry at 80°C for 4 hours before printing. ABS absorbs ambient moisture, which causes rough surface texture, reduced layer adhesion, and inconsistent extrusion. For critical applications, print directly from a dry-box. Store unused filament in an airtight container with fresh desiccant immediately after printing. This protocol maintains both mechanical and flame-retardant properties lot-to-lot.
What print settings work best for Firewire FR-ABS?
Extruder: 220–240°C. Bed: 100–110°C. Enclosure: recommended, not required. Nozzle: standard brass or hardened steel. Layer height: 0.10mm or higher. Drying: 80°C for 4 hours minimum. Standard ABS slicer profiles are a reliable starting point. Add a brim for large flat parts. Reduce cooling fan speed or disable front-facing cooling to improve layer adhesion on taller parts.