ABS is one of the most widely understood engineering plastics, and for good reason. It's stiff, reasonably tough, prints reliably in our enclosed heated chambers, and — critically for certain product tiers — it can be acetone vapor smoothed to a glossy, injection-molded finish.
Keyboard Components: A solid choice for cases and housings, especially when a smooth, finished aesthetic is desired. Vapor-smoothed ABS cases have a polished look and feel that's difficult to achieve with other FDM materials without extensive hand finishing.
Impact Toys: ABS serves as our standard-tier material for impact toy heads, offering good rigidity and durability at a lower price point than PC. Vapor smoothing also eliminates the micro-notches between layer lines that act as stress concentrators, providing a measurable strength improvement beyond the cosmetic benefit.
Functional Parts: Well-suited for general-purpose fixtures, housings, and replacement parts. ABS is easy to post-process, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is a proven workhorse in functional applications.
