ABS-M30 FDM Plastic

Production-grade Thermoplastic

ABS-M30™ is up to 25 to 70 percent stronger than standard ABS and is an ideal material for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools and production parts.

ABS-M30 has greater tensile, impact and flexural strength than standard ABS. Layer bonding is significantly stronger than that of standard ABS, for a more durable part. This results in more realistic functional tests and higher quality parts for end use. ABS-M30 parts are stronger, smoother and have better feature detail. ABS-M30 runs the Xtend 500 Fortus Plus option, which enables more than 400 hours of unattended build time.

ABS-M30 Material Properties

Behaviour and use

TENSILE STRENGTH, YIELD

31 MPa (XZ Axis), 26 MPa (ZX Axis)

TENSILE MODULUS

2,180 MPa

HEAT DEFLECTION TEMP

@ 66 psi, 0.125" unannealed - 96 C

IMPACT TOUGHNESS

IZOD Impact, notched - 2.4 ft-lb/n (XZ Axis), 128 J/m (XZ Axis)

Main Features

ABS-M30 is 25-75% stronger than the standard ABS material and provides realistic functional test results along with smoother parts with finer feature details.

Top Applications
  • Concept modeling
  • Functional Prototyping
  • Jigs and Fixtures
  • Manufacturing Tooling
  • Production Parts

FDM Materials Profile

Learn more about 3D printing FDM parts

Take a closer look at some of Stratasys’ most popular and versatile FDM materials along with six useful tips and tricks for getting the best results from each.

The materials covered in this video span from standard plastics (ABS-M30 and ASA) to engineering (Nylon 12) and high performance plastics (ULTEM 9085 and ULTEM 1010).

FDM Material Applications

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ABS-M30 Specification & Features

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHOD ENGLISH METRIC
XZ Axis ZX Axis ZX Axis ZX Axis
Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) ASTM D638 4,550 psi 3,750 psi 31 MPa 26 MPa
Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) ASTM D638 4,650 psi 4,050 psi 32 MPa 28 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) ASTM D638 320,000 psi 310,000 psi 2,230 MPa 2,180 MPa
Tensile Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) ASTM D638 7% 2% 7% 2%
Tensile Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) ASTM D638 2% 1% 2% 1%
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) ASTM D790 8,700 psi 7,000 psi 60 MPa 48 MPa
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) ASTM D790 300,000 psi 250,000 psi 2,060 MPa 1,760 MPa
Flexural Strain at Break (Method 1, 0.05”/min) ASTM D790 4% 3.5% 4% 3.5%

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHOD ENGLISH METRIC
XZ Axis XZ Axis
IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) ASTM D256 2.4 ft-lb/n 128 J/m
IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) ASTM D256 5.6 ft-lb/in 300 J/m

 

 

THERMAL PROPERTIES TEST METHOD ENGLISH METRIC
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi, 0.125” unannealed ASTM D648 204°F 96°C
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi, 0.125" unannealed ASTM D648 180°F 82°C
Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ASTM D1525 210°F 99°C
Glass Transition (Tg) DMA (SSYS) 226°F 108°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (flow) ASTM E831 -05
4.90x10     in/in/°F
-05
8.82x10     mm/mm/°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (xflow) ASTM E831 -05
4.70x10     in/in/°F
-05
8.46x10     mm/mm/°C
Melting Point --------- Not Applicable2 Not Applicable2

 

ELECTRICAL
PROPERTIES
TEST METHOD ORIENTATION VALUE RANGE
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 XZ Axis 4.0x10 - 3.3x10 ohm-cm
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150-98 XZ Axis 2.6 - 2.86
Dissipation Factor ASTM D150-98 XZ Axis 0.0048 - 0.0054
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149-09, Method A XY Axis 100 V/mil
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149-09, Method A XZ Axis 360 V/mil

 

OTHER TEST METHOD VALUE
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.04
Rockwell Hardness ASTM D785 109.5

 

SYSTEM
AVAILABILITY
LAYER THICKNESS
CAPABILITY
SUPPORT
STRUCTURE
AVAILABLE
COLOURS
Fortus 450mc
Stratasys F123 Series
Stratasys F770
Stratasys F900
0.013 inch (0.330 mm)
0.010 inch (0.254 mm)
0.007 inch (0.178 mm)
0.005 inch (0.127 mm)4
Soluble Supports Ivory
Black
Red
White
Dark Grey
Blue

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology

Advantages of 3D printing ABS-M30 with a Stratasys FDM Machine

Tough long-lasting parts

FDM technology works with engineering-grade thermoplastics to build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology. ABS-M30 parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts.

Meet production demands

FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce. Advanced FDM 3D Printers boast the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, delivering longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing systems, delivering high throughput, duty cycles and utilization rates.

Gain new possibilities

FDM 3D Printers streamline processes from design through manufacturing, reducing costs and eliminating traditional barriers along the way. Industries can cut lead times and costs, products turn out better and get to market faster.

Compatible 3D Printers

Stratasys Machines that can print with ABS-M30 material

Stratasys F123 Polyjet

Stratasys F123

The Stratasys F123 series combines powerful FDM technology with design to print GrabCAD software for the most versatile and intelligent solution available

Fortus 380mc

Fortus 450mc

A workhorse 3D printer for engineers that require demanding flexibility to print larger-sized or many parts in an array of engineering-grade materials with high speed and unfailing throughput.

Stratasys F900 Production Machine

Stratasys F900

The Stratasys F900 is the ultimate manufacturing-grade production 3D printer with the widest array of engineering-grade materials, maximum throughput, largest build platform, and highest accuracy.

Stratasys F770

Stratasys F770

Print big with the Stratasys F770™ large format 3D printer. 3D printing large, complex parts is now more affordable, reliable and easy.

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