Fibreheart ABS-GF Filament TDS
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
- Superior Toughness: Glass Fiber enhances durability and impact resistance.
- Stability: Maintains integrity under high temperatures and chemicals.
- Precision Printing: Glass fiber increases rigidity, brings dimensional stability, and reduces warpage.
- Lightweight yet Strength: Premium formula offers high strength without added weight.
2. APPLICATIONS
- Automotive Industry: Interior and exterior trim parts, engine covers, dashboards, etc.
- Consumer Electronics: Casings for electronic products, etc.
- Sports Equipment: Used in manufacturing various sports equipment, such as bicycle parts, etc.
- Industrial Applications: Gears, valve components, various brackets, and mechanical parts, etc.
View more detailed descriptions on the ABA-GF product page.
3. Property Data
| Mechanical Properties | Measure | Method | Processed |
| Tensile Stress at Break (MPa) | 44± 3.0 | ISO 527 | Tested on X/Y axis |
| Young’s Modulus (MPa) | 2350 | ASTM D638 | / |
| Elongation at Break(%) | 3 | ASTM D638 | Tested on X/Y axis |
| Charpy impact strength (KJ/m^2) | 8.5 | / | / |
| Bending Strength (MPa) | 66.4 | / | / |
| Bending Modulus (MPa) | 2705 | / | / |
| Vicat softening temperature °C | 106 | ISO 306 | / |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 101 | / | / |
| Shore Hardness (D) | 82 | / | / |
| HDT (℃) | 93℃ / 97℃ | Method A/B | |
| Melting Point (C) | 250 | / | / |
| Biocompatibility | Not Tested | / | / |
| Filament Density g/cm3 | 1.08 | ISO 1183 | / |
4. Preparing for Printing
- Nozzle: Use a hardened steel nozzle to handle the abrasive nature of carbon fiber reinforcement. If you're unsure, please contact the nozzle manufacturer, as there are many types available on the market.
- Print Bed Preparation: A clean, level print bed is essential for successful prints. We recommend a heated bed temperature between 100°C and 110°C, depending on your printer’s capabilities.
- Enclosure: An enclosure is crucial for maintaining consistent printing temperatures, ideally around 50°C. This helps significantly reduce issues like warping and failure rates, especially in colder environments.
5. Print setting for Fibreheart ABS-GF
| Extrusion nozzle temperature | 250°C to 270°C | |
| Print Speed | 30-120 mm/s | Start at the lower end and gradually increase speed |
| Nozzle | 0.4mm | hardened steel or diamond-tipped nozzle |
| Retraction speeds | 1800-3600 mm/min | Start with slow retraction first |
| Retraction distances | 1-5 mm | Start with short retraction first |
| Build Platform Material | PEI or glass | with glue stick application |
| Cooling Fan | 0-30% fan speed | Running at low speed to maintain print quality |
6. Moisture Management
ABS filaments, including Fibreheart ABS-GF, are prone to moisture absorption, which can adversely affect print quality. Effective moisture management is therefore crucial.
(1) Storage: Store Fibreheart ABS-GF in the provided moisture-resistant aluminum bags when not in use. Using a dry box with desiccant, maintaining humidity below 15% is ideal for prolonged storage.
(2) Drying Filament: If moisture absorption is suspected, dry the filament at 65°C for 4-6 hours in a filament dryer or an oven.
7. Troubleshooting Common Issues
(1) Stringing: Adjust retraction settings and print speed to tackle stringing. Also, ensure the filament’s moisture level is within acceptable limits.
(2) Poor Bed Adhesion: Improve bed adhesion using a glue stick or hairspray, or by slightly increasing the bed temperature. Make sure temperature is set to at least 100C and an enclosure can greatly help with the results.
8. Contact US
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our support at support@siraya.tech.
You can also post in the Siraya Tech Facebook user group, where many enthusiastic and experienced experts will also help you. We will also reply to the post, which can also help other printers with the same problem.