Bambu Lab ABS-GF Filament on Spool
Description
Bambu ABS-GF is a glass fiber-reinforced ABS filament, enhanced in both mechanical and aesthetic properties. Compared to regular ABS, ABS-GF outperforms in strength, stiffness, temperature resistance, and dimensional stability, while being less prone to deformation and warping. Glass fiber imparts a smooth matte finish with micro-spot gloss, blurring layer lines. ABS-GF is ideal for both mechanical parts and decorations due to its water resistance, wear resistance, durability, and vibrant colors.
Key Features
- Enhanced Strength and Stiffness
- Greater Dimensional Stability
- Fine Matte Finish
Accessory Compatibility
| Recommended | Not Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Build Plate | Engineering Plate, High Temperature Plate, or Textured PEI Plate | Cool Plate |
| Hotend | Hardened Steel 0.4 mm / 0.6 mm (recommended) / 0.8 mm | Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle (all sizes) Hotend with Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.2 mm) |
| Glue | Bambu Liquid Glue Glue Stick |
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ABS-GF Hex Code Table
| Color | Hex Code | Display |
|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Gray | #C6C6C6 | |
| Yellow | #FFE133 | |
| Orange | #F48438 | |
| Red | #E83100 | |
| Green | #61BF36 | |
| Blue | #0C3B95 | |
| Black | #000000 |
Printing Tips
- Drying conditions: 80℃ for 8 hrs. Dry the filament before printing to achieve higher print quality.
- To minimize warping, avoid printing large-sized high infill density models. Use enclosed printers and ensure the build plate is properly applied with glue for better print adhesion before printing. Set lower printing speed and higher heatbed temperature. For more details please refer to: Common print quality problems and solutions on Bambu Lab Wiki.
- Similar to ABS, pungent and unpleasant odors may be released during printing. Make sure your printer is placed in a well-ventilated area and use enclosed printers.
- Feel free to reuse your Bambu Reusable Spool. Bambu Lab has designed the entire filament feeding system around a reusable spool concept, reducing plastic waste in filament consumption by at least 20%.
- All printing parameters are embedded in RFID, accessible through Bambu Lab AMS (Automatic Material System). Load and print! No more tedious setup steps.
Model Overview
| ABS | ABS-GF | PA6-GF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | Acrylonitrile - butadiene - styrene | Acrylonitrile - butadiene - styrene, glass fiber | PA6, glass fiber |
| AMS Compatibility | YES | YES | YES |
| Dry Out Before Use | Recommended | Recommended | Required |
| Printing Speed | < 300 mm/s | < 180 mm/s | < 130 mm/s |
| Printer Type | Enclosure | Enclosure | Enclosure |
| Toughness (Impact Strength - XY) | 39.3 kJ/m² | 14.5 kJ/m² | 27.2 kJ/m² |
| Strength (Bending Strength - XY) | 62 MPa | 68 MPa | 120 MPa |
| Layer Strength (Bending Strength - Z) | 39 MPa | 46 MPa | 51 MPa |
| Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY) | 1880 MPa | 2860 MPa | 3670 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength - Z) | 7.4 kJ/m² | 5.3 kJ/m² | 4.1 kJ/m² |
| Heat Resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa) | 87 °C | 99 °C | 182 °C |
| Saturated Water Absorption Rate/% (25 °C, 55% RH) | 0.65 | 0.53 | 2.56 |
| Recommended Printing Settings for ABS-GF | |
|---|---|
| Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) | 80 ℃, 8 h |
| Printing and Keeping, Container's Humidity | <20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Nozzle Temperature | 240 - 270 ℃ |
| Bed Temperature (with Glue) | 80 - 100 ℃ |
| Printing Speed | < 180 mm/s |
| Physical Properties | |
| Density | 1.08 g/cm³ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 103 ℃ |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 99 ℃ |
| Melting Temperature | 202 ℃ |
| Melt Index | 7.56 ± 1.4 g/10 min |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength | 36 ± 3 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate | 6.3 ± 1.2 % |
| Bending Modulus | 2860 ± 130 MPa |
| Bending Strength | 68 ± 4 MPa |
| Impact Strength | 14.5 ± kJ/m² |
Package Contents
- Filament x 1 & Desiccant x 1
- Instructions x 1 & Spool Sticker x 1
- Package x 1
- Filament Label x 1
Features
Greater Dimensional Stability
Glass fiber reinforcement gives ABS-GF better dimensional stability than regular ABS, minimizing warping and deformation during printing. This makes it ideal for intricate mechanical assembly parts or geometric components.
Enhanced Strength and Stiffness
ABS-GF outclasses regular ABS in strength and stiffness, making it perfect for load-bearing and bending-resistance parts.
Fine Matte Finish
ABS-GF outclasses regular ABS in strength and stiffness, making it perfect for load-bearing and bending-resistance parts.
Water Resistance & Built to Last
With improved water resistance and durability, Bambu ABS-GF is ideal for printing long-lasting production and household items, like mechanical casings, connectors and molds.
