Hello 3D printing community, Mark from Siraya Tech here.
I want to introduce you to our Fibreheart ABS-GF Filament. It's a glass fiber-reinforced ABS that offers a good balance of properties for engineering applications at an affordable price point. Let me share some details about why this filament might be a good fit for your projects.
What is ABS-GF?
ABS-GF takes the familiar properties of ABS and enhances them with glass fiber. This combination improves heat resistance, increases hardness, and helps reduce warping, making it easier to print larger models. It's a practical choice for those needing something more robust than standard ABS without breaking the bank.
Key Properties
Here are some technical details that highlight the capabilities of Fibreheart ABS-GF:
- Shore Hardness (D): 82
- Tensile Stress at Break: 44 MPa
- Vicat Softening Temperature: 106°C
- Bending Strength: 66.4 MPa
- Glass Transition Temperature: 101°C
View ABS-GF TDS for more data.
Advantages of ABS-GF
- Improved Durability: With a Charpy impact strength of 8.5 KJ/m², this filament offers better impact resistance than standard ABS. While not our toughest option, it's suitable for many engineering applications.
- Enhanced Heat Resistance: The Vicat softening temperature of 106°C means it can handle higher temperatures than standard ABS, useful for many industrial applications.
- Better Dimensional Stability: The glass fiber content helps reduce warping, a common issue with ABS printing, especially for larger parts.
- Balanced Weight and Strength: With a density of 1.08 g/cm³, it maintains a good strength-to-weight ratio, suitable for applications where weight is a consideration.
- Versatility: This filament bridges the gap between standard ABS and more specialized engineering materials, making it suitable for a range of applications.
Find more about ABS-GF Filament details here
Potential Applications
Fibreheart ABS-GF is well-suited for:
- Automotive industry: Interior and exterior trim parts, under-hood components
- Consumer electronics: Casings and internal components
- Industrial applications: Functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, end-use parts
- General engineering: Brackets, housings, and structural components
Printing Guidelines
To get the best results with Fibreheart ABS-GF:
- Use a direct drive extruder if possible
- Set bed temperature to 100-110°C
- Nozzle temperature should be between 250-270°C
- Print speeds can range from 30 to 120 mm/s, depending on your setup
- A hardened steel or diamond-tipped nozzle (0.4mm) is recommended
- Store the filament properly to prevent moisture absorption
Check out ABS-GF User manual for more printing data.
Closing Thoughts
Fibreheart ABS-GF fills an important niche in our product line. It's not our most advanced or toughest material, but it offers a cost-effective solution for those needing improved performance over standard ABS. It's a practical choice for engineers and makers working on projects that require good heat resistance, reduced warping, and moderate impact strength.
We're interested to see how you'll use Fibreheart ABS-GF in your projects. If you have any questions or want to share your experiences, don't hesitate to reach out.
Happy printing,
Mark