Technical Specifications
Typical Applications
- Housings for electronics and control systems
- Automotive prototypes and trim panels
- Mechanically stressed structural parts
- Parts with threaded inserts (easy to machine)
- Post-processed design models (paintable, sandable)
Compliance Evidence
⚠ Partially documented – no complete RoHS certificate available. Evidence via manufacturer documentation.
Evidence: Bambu Lab publishes RoHS information in the Material Safety Portal.
⚠ Partially documented – SVHC statement available, but no complete REACH conformity declaration on file.
Evidence: REACH data via the Bambu Material Safety Portal.
The evidence listed applies to the filament or raw material per manufacturer documentation. Regulatory clearance of the printed final product – particularly for food contact, medical devices, electrical applications or UL-relevant parts – is not automatically included and must be evaluated on a project-specific basis. Technical machine assignment is handled internally.
Material Documents
Material Profile
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is the most widely processed engineering thermoplastic in conventional manufacturing – from LEGO bricks to automotive trim. In FFF 3D printing it stands out for high heat deflection, good toughness and excellent post-processability.
ABS vs. ASA – Which Material When?
| Property | ABS | Prusament ASA |
|---|---|---|
| Heat deflection | ~100 °C | ~100 °C |
| UV resistance | Poor | Very good |
| Post-processability | Very good | Good |
| Outdoor use | No | Yes |
| Paintability | Very good | Good |
Rule of thumb: Indoor parts → ABS. Outdoor or UV exposure → ASA.
Post-Processing
ABS is particularly easy to post-process: sanding, drilling, joining with cyanoacrylate or solvent adhesive, painting. For series parts with threaded (heat-set) inserts, ABS’s heat deflection makes it well suited.