ABSi FDM Plastic

Production-grade Thermoplastic

Stratasys 3D Printers give engineers the ability to manufacture real industrial thermoplastic parts direct from digital files. ABSi™ is an ideal material for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping and direct digital manufacturing.

Its strength is superior to standard ABS, and the translucent nature of ABSi is beneficial for monitoring material flow and light transmission, most commonly used for medical and automotive applications. When combined with a Stratasys 3D Printer, ABSi gives you parts that are visually unique, dimensionally accurate, durable and hold their shape over time.

ABSi Material Properties

Behaviour and use

TENSILE STRENGTH, YIELD

37 MPa

TENSILE MODULUS

1,920 MPa

HDT @266 PSI

86°C

IMPACT TOUGHNESS

IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23 C) - 96.4 J/m

Main Uses

ABSi-P500 is an ABS type with high impact strength. The semi-translucent material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved. Most commonly used for automotive and medical applications. Available in three colours.

Top Applications

Concept modeling
Functional prototyping
Direct digital manufacturing
Monitoring material flow
Light transmission

FDM Material Applications

Learn how designers and engineers are using FDM Materials

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Additive Manufacturing reduces fixture costs by 65%

Oreck uses PC thermoplastic to create custom assembly pallets for its commercial vacuum business. Oreck uses Additive Manufacturing extensively to produce prototypes, specialized assembly tools and CNC milling fixtures.

Reaching New Heights of Efficiency with Additive Manufacturing Tooling

GKN Aerospace Achieves Significant Savings with Additive Manufactured Tooling and Prototypes. GKN Aerospace (GKN) is a leading multi-technology tier one aerospace supplier, serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.

Additive manufacturing aerospace component

Additive Manufacturing reduces Aerospace part lead time by 95%

Rapid Processing Solutions Inc. (Rapid PSI) is a contract manufacturer that specializes in Additive Manufacturing Aerospace parts. The company uses Stratasys 3D Production Systems to make production parts for most every large business jet manufacturer worldwide.

ABSi Specification & Features

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	TEST METHOD	ENGLISH	METRIC
Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	5,400 psi	37 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	277,700 psi	1,920 MPa
Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	4.4%	4.4%
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min)	ASTM D790	8,980 psi	62 MPa
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min)	ASTM D790	278,000 psi	1,920 MPa
IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C)	ASTM D256	1.8 ft-lb/in	96.4 J/m
IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C)	ASTM D256	3.6 ft-lb/in	191.1 J/m

Thermal PROPERTIES	TEST METHOD	ENGLISH	METRIC
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi, 0.125" unannealed	ASTM D648	188°F	86°C
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi, 0.125" unannealed	ASTM D648	163°F	73°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	DMA (SSYS)	240°F	116°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	6.7x10 in/in/°F	12.1x10 mm/mm/°C
Melting Point		Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Electrical Properties	Test Method	Value Range
Volume Resistivity	ASTM D257	1.5x10 - 6.1x10 ohm-cm
Dielectric Constant	ASTM D150-98	3.4 - 3.6
Dissipation Factor	ASTM D150-98	0.12 - 0.15
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149-09, Method A	100 - 320 V/mil

OTHER	TEST METHOD	VALUE
Specific Gravity	ASTM D792	1.08
Rockwell Hardness	ASTM D785	108
Flame Classification	UL 94	HB (0.059”, 1.5 mm)

System Availability	Layer Thickness	Support Structure	Available Colours
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)	Soluble Supports	Translucent Natural Translucent Amber Translucent Red

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology

Advantages of 3D printing ABSi 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. ABSi 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.

Learn about FDM Technology

Compatible 3D Printers

Stratasys Machines that can print with ABSi material

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.

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