Polymer Additive

ABS-M30

ABS-M30, a high-performance thermoplastic for FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing, delivers superior strength and durability, making it ideal for a wide range of manufacturing applications.

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Material Overview

ABS-M30, a high-performance thermoplastic, offers enhanced strength and durability, making it ideal for a wide range of manufacturing applications. Compared to standard ABS, ABS-M30 boasts 25-70% greater strength and improved material properties, making it a superior choice for producing tough and detailed parts.

Key Features:

25-70% stronger than standard ABS
Significantly improved layer bonding
Superior tensile, impact, and flexural strength
Durable, smooth surface finish
Exceptional feature detail

Color Options: Ivory, White, Black, Dark Gray, Red, Blue

Property	ASTM	Metric Units
Tensile Strength	D638M	26 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs Modulus	D638M	2,180 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)	D638M	2%
Flexural Strength	D790M	48 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D790M	1,760 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)	D256A	128 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)	D648	96 °C

Technology:

FDM

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) uses a heated filament, like ABS or PLA, which is extruded through a nozzle that follows a programmed path to deposit material layer by layer on a build platform. The thermoplastics used in FDM create strong, durable parts that can endure mechanical stress. Its use of standard materials makes it a cost-effective choice for prototyping and low-volume production.

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Applications:

Precision in Every Part

Conceptual Modeling: Ideal for visualizing early-stage product designs with realistic detail and smooth surfaces.
Functional Prototyping: Suitable for creating working prototypes that require durability and mechanical strength.
Manufacturing Tools: Used to produce jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids due to its toughness and reliability.
End-Use Parts: Capable of producing low-volume, functional parts for final product applications, with strong mechanical properties.

Advantages:

Strength and Durability: ABS-M30 is 25-70% stronger than standard ABS, offering superior tensile, impact, and flexural strength, making it suitable for robust, durable parts.
Improved Layer Bonding: Enhanced layer adhesion provides greater overall part strength, reducing weak points between layers.
Smooth Surface Finish: Produces smoother parts with better feature detail, reducing the need for extensive post-processing.
Thermoplastic Versatility: ABS-M30 maintains the same material properties as traditional ABS, allowing for easy integration into established manufacturing processes.
Affordability: ABS-M30 is cost-effective, making it a good choice for prototyping, low-volume production, and functional applications.
Color Options: Available in a variety of colors (Ivory, White, Black, Dark Gray, Red, Blue), providing design flexibility.

Disadvantages:

Lower Heat Resistance: While durable, ABS-M30 has limited heat resistance compared to some higher-performance materials like polycarbonate or PEEK, making it less suitable for high-temperature applications.
Prone to Warping: ABS-based materials, including ABS-M30, can warp during printing due to temperature changes, requiring heated build platforms or enclosed chambers to minimize deformation.
Limited Chemical Resistance: ABS-M30 offers limited resistance to certain chemicals and solvents, potentially limiting its use in chemically harsh environments.
Not Biodegradable: As a petroleum-based thermoplastic, ABS-M30 is not biodegradable, which may pose sustainability concerns in certain industries.

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