Red does double duty. It is the convention for anything meaning stop, hot or do not touch, and it is a strong display colour for models that will be looked at rather than bolted down. This ABS keeps the shade deep rather than orange-leaning, and holds it consistently from the start of a spool to the end, which matters on multi-part builds printed across several days. The material underneath is a locally made engineering ABS, so a lever, handle or cover made from it will take heat and knocks that a PLA equivalent would not. It finishes well under sanding and paint.
Specifications
| Material | ABS |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 240-260 °C |
| Bed temperature | 90-100 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 120 mm/s |
| Brand | SA Filament |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Print in an enclosure. ABS warps and splits in a draught, and it needs ventilation.
Good for
- Levers, handles and stop controls
- Display models and show pieces
- Warning covers on hot surfaces
- Multi-part builds printed over days
