3D pens printing with ABS plastic

ABS plastic

— synthetic plastic with a melting point of about 230 °C (softening point is slightly lower). This material has a fairly high strength and rigidity, it is suitable even for “drawing” freestanding parts (vertical lines, spirals, etc.) right in the air; however, ABS parts can be bent to some extent. The stickiness of this type of plastic is low: it is suitable for drawing on paper, but does not stick to glass, ceramics and other similar materials. The surface of parts made of ABS is glossy, the plastic itself is usually opaque. The unequivocal disadvantages of ABS are, firstly, the need to heat up to fairly high temperatures, which increases the risk of burns; secondly, the unpleasant smell of burnt plastic that occurs during operation. Thus, this option is considered to be best suited for experienced 3D artists who often work with floating forms.