ABS 3D Printing
The application field of ABS 3D printing service technology is becoming increasingly widespread, which is an advanced manufacturing technology that creates three-dimensional solid objects by stacking materials layer by layer. This technology has been widely applied in various fields such as manufacturing and healthcare.
ABS 3D Printing Service Fundamentals
ABS 3D Printing Service Fundamentals
ABS 3D printing technology is an advanced manufacturing technique that creates three-dimensional solid objects by stacking materials layer by layer. This technology has been widely applied in many fields, including manufacturing, healthcare, and art. The application fields of 3D printing service technology are becoming increasingly widespread, which can not only some ordinary materials but also materials with special characteristics, such as tough materials.
ABS material, as a material with good toughness, plays an important role in custom 3D printing. Its wide range of applications and excellent performance characteristics make ABS material an indispensable part of the 3D printing industry.
Precautions for ABS 3D Printing
- A Stable Environment
The processing environment needs to have stability to reduce the ambient temperature and minimize the interference of airflow on ABS printing. Suggest turning off the chassis and temperature control device. In addition, the use of ABS 3D printing equipment consumables can produce strong odors. Technicians should do a good job of air circulation or air filtration, as prolonged inhalation is harmful to the human body. There are many measures taken, including the installation of air filtration systems and the need to exhaust smoke outdoors.
To minimize the warping state to the greatest extent possible, a high-temperature hotbed must be set up and heated to above 100 ℃ to improve the warping state. Alternatively, you can enable the print temperature start layer function in the slicing software to increase the temperature of the nozzle and platform when printing the start layer. To reduce shrinkage when printing large parts, please reduce the wall thickness and its filling within an effective range. This means reducing the overall use of model materials, thereby reducing the amount of shrinkage deformation. Consider the function of windproof film and local temperature to prevent excessive cooling and significant temperature changes caused by surrounding airflow during the printing process.
- Use Eaves or Bases
Even if the model is successfully printed on the platform, the edges of the model are still prone to deformation and organization due to composite force issues. Models with large bottoms are particularly prominent. To reduce the occurrence of this situation, it is necessary to use eaves or bases simultaneously to increase the area attached to the platform. Of course, one thing to note is that the base will increase a lot of printing time. By modifying the thickness of the base and the density of the bottom, the printing time can be shortened. The eaves are relatively thin, and the sharp corners of the model may tear the eaves. In this case, it is necessary to thicken the eaves or create a circular flat extension for the bottom acute angle in the modeling.
- Warping Control
The most common issue when using ABS 3D printer consumables for printing ABS is warping. Immediately cool the ABS wire to ambient temperature after extrusion at least 220 degrees. This temperature change is significant and may cause material shrinkage. As a result, the material separates from the platform, often resulting in a curled state, and the model shrinks to form deformation, such as the long side bending inward.
Material Advantages of ABS 3D Printing
ABS is one of the earliest plastics used in precision 3D printers, widely popular due to its low cost, excellent mechanical properties, outstanding toughness, and impact resistance. ABS material is a major material in 3D printing, and its characteristics make it the most stable material in custom 3D printing. One thing to note is that ABS material may undergo severe deformation after cooling, and a heating bed or heating chamber is needed to improve the edge curling situation.
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer) is a common tough material with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance. It has the characteristics of high strength, high toughness, and high corrosion resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing various pressure-resistant, heat-resistant, and wear-resistant components. ABS material is widely used in various industries, including automotive parts, electronic product casings, and household appliances.
FDM Technology for ABS 3D Printing
The core principle of FDM technology is to use a heating nozzle to heat and melt thermoplastic materials, and then stack them layer by layer on the workbench through computer control.
Advantages of FDM Technology in ABS 3D Printing:
- Widely Applicable Scenarios: FDM technology can be used in product development and design processes in fields such as home appliances, communications, electronics, automobiles, medicine, construction, toys, etc., such as product appearance evaluation, scheme selection, assembly inspection, functional testing, etc.
- High Efficiency: FDM technology replaces lasers with liquefiers, resulting in low equipment costs; The utilization efficiency of raw materials is high and there is no toxic gas or chemical pollution, and it has high-efficiency performance during manufacturing.
- Strong Material Adaptability: The raw materials are provided in the form of rolled silk, which is easy to handle and quickly replaceable. Multiple materials can be selected, such as various colored engineering plastics ABS and medical ABS.
- Environmentally Friendly: The operation process of FDM technology has no chemical changes, so there is no need to worry about pollution caused by granular dust, making custom 3D printing more environmentally friendly.
The custom 3D printing technology method has a unique performance. Its principle is to gradually add materials layer by layer, and the raw materials are formed into high-quality workpieces with the help of a printer. Different printing processes have a wide range of performance. In the manufacturing industry, ABS materials are expected to further improve their performance, such as strength and temperature resistance, to meet the needs of more fields. Due to the popularity of ABS 3D printing technology, the market demand for ABS materials will continue to increase.
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