ABS has always been a popular material in the field of 3D printing. In recent years, with the increasing demand for industrial grade 3D printing, ABS wire has been highly favored due to its excellent performance and diverse application scenarios.
Technology is constantly advancing, and the performance of ABS materials is also continuously improving, resulting in various versions of wires such as ABS+, fast ABS+, and low odor ABS. In order to meet the printing needs of higher strength and durability, carbon fiber reinforced ABS (eABS CF) has emerged as a new star in the ABS wire family.
ABS+carbon fiber, strong alliance
Carbon fiber reinforced ABS, as the name suggests, is achieved by adding carbon fiber reinforced material to ABS material and modifying it to significantly improve its performance. Carbon fiber is known for its excellent mechanical properties and lightweight characteristics. Integrating it into ABS not only greatly improves the rigidity and strength of the material, but also endows it with more outstanding chemical and temperature resistance, thereby further expanding the application range of carbon fiber reinforced ABS.
82% increase in stiffness, performance leap
According to the print test results, compared to ordinary ABS materials, carbon fiber reinforced ABS has a particularly significant improvement in rigidity and strength, with a bending modulus of 2694Mpa, an increase of 82%; The bending strength increased from 46Mpa to 76Mpa, an increase of 65%. Carbon fiber reinforced ABS not only improves its mechanical properties, but also enhances its chemical and temperature resistance, with a thermal deformation temperature of up to 95 ℃. This means that carbon fiber reinforced ABS can maintain stable performance in more demanding environments, making it very suitable for special applications such as outdoor use.
From models to industrial components, widely used
Carbon fiber reinforced ABS has the characteristics of lightweight while maintaining strength. The material density is low, and the weight of printed models is lighter than that of general materials. Therefore, it can also be used for rapid manufacturing of models such as drones, aircraft models, and ship models. In addition, carbon fiber reinforced ABS is widely used in the production of 3D printer accessories, fixtures, engineering accessories, and electronic and electrical related accessories, providing high-performance and high-quality solutions for various industries.
Exterior matte texture, balancing aesthetics
Unlike traditional carbon fiber materials that are typically limited to black, carbon fiber reinforced ABS offers a variety of color options, such as black, dark red, dark purple, dark blue, dark green, etc. These dark colored products have a more textured visual appearance, coupled with the unique frosted surface brought by carbon fiber, making the printed models more sophisticated, while ensuring strength and aesthetic appeal.
It should be noted that carbon fiber reinforced ABS material has a high shrinkage rate. When printing, attention should be paid to insulation and printing should be done in a closed box printer. During the printing process, it is recommended to maintain continuous ventilation. If the environment permits, it is recommended to use an air filter in combination. In addition, due to the relatively poor cooling performance of carbon fiber reinforced ABS, the use of fans can be moderately adjusted or the printing speed can be reduced during the printing process to optimize the printing effect. The following are the relevant parameters obtained from multiple tests of eSUN for your reference.
Carbon fiber reinforced ABS not only improves the overall performance of the material, but also expands the application range of 3D printing technology. Its lightweight characteristics and rich color choices also add more possibilities to it. Whether for 3D printing users seeking high-performance materials or those who have a demand for model appearance, they can experience and try this wire through actual printing.
