Material info
Properties:
• Strength: High — excellent impact resistance
• Flexibility: Moderate — more forgiving than PLA under stress
• Heat Resistance: Very good — up to ~100°C
• UV Resistance: Moderate — better than PLA, worse than ASA
• Surface Finish: Good — can be acetone-smoothed for a glossy finish
• Machinability: Excellent — drillable, tappable, sandable, paintable
• Odour: Noticeable — print in a ventilated area
• Warping Tendency: High — enclosure strongly recommended
Best for:
• Automotive parts and under-bonnet components
• Electronic enclosures and housings
• Power tool accessories and jigs
• Parts that need post-processing (sanding, painting, acetone smoothing)
• High-temperature applications
Not ideal for:
• Beginners — warping and bed adhesion can be challenging
• Open-frame printers without an enclosure
• Poorly ventilated spaces (fumes)
• Food-contact items
Print settings
| Nozzle temperature | 240-260°C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 100-110°C |
| Print speed | 40-60 mm/s |
| Cooling fan | 0-20% (minimal — kills layer adhesion) |
| Retraction | 4-6mm @ 35mm/s (Bowden) / 1-2mm (direct drive) |
| Flow rate | 100% |
| Layer height | 0.20-0.28mm |
Enclosure is essential for anything beyond small prints. Use a brim for adhesion. ABS slurry (ABS dissolved in acetone) on the bed is the gold standard. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes during printing.