ABS 3D printed part — FGF tough & durable material
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ABS

Impact resistant, heat tolerant. The standard for extra-large format builds.

Max build size1200 x 1000 x 1000mm
Tolerances±1.0mm
Lead timeFrom 7 business days
Applications
ProtoXL
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Material spec

The standard for extra-large format builds up to 1200mm.

Impact resistantHeat tolerant
Strengths
Massive build volume (up to 1.2m)
Impact resistant and machinable
Good for oversized prototypes
Limitations
Lowest resolution of all technologies
Visible layer lines
Requires CNC finishing for smooth surfaces
Colors
Cream
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Performance profile

Flexible
Rigid
0.0030 GPa10.00 GPa
Textured
Smooth
60 Ra μm1 Ra μm
Low Detail
High Detail
500 μm25 μm
Brittle
Impact Resistant
12 J/m220 J/m
Low Temp
Heat Resistant
41 °C238 °C
Soft
Hard
2890
Small Build
Large Build
145 mm1200 mm
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Applications

ABS is available on our and and and and services. Typical jobs:

Hardware Development

Iterate on enclosures, brackets, and assemblies.

Design Verification

Test form, fit, function before committing.

Investor Samples

Presentation-quality parts for demo day.

Bridge Manufacturing

Keep shipping while your injection mold is being cut.

Low Volume Manufacturing

Production runs below the injection molding crossover.

Production Parts

End-use nylon parts without mold tooling.

Replacement Parts

On-demand spares for legacy products.

Hardware Development

Iterate on enclosures, brackets, and assemblies without tooling.

Jigs and Fixtures

Assembly line tooling printed and delivered in days.

Functional Prototypes

Production-grade thermoplastics, working parts.

Large Format Prototypes

Oversized parts in a single print.

Hardware Development

Iterate on enclosures, brackets, and assemblies without waiting for tooling.

Product Design Validation

Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing.

Investor Samples

Presentation-quality parts that look and feel like the final product.

Pre-Production Testing

Validate tolerances, material behavior, and assembly flow at low volume.

Jigs and Fixtures

Custom tooling for your production line — printed and delivered in days.

Architectural Models

Site models, facade studies, and presentation pieces at true scale.

Trade Show Builds

Oversized displays and product replicas built to withstand transport and handling.

Industrial Housings and Enclosures

Full-size prototypes of panels, covers, and housings before committing to sheet metal.

Tooling and Molds

Large-format mold masters and lay-up tools printed faster than machined.

Props and Set Pieces

Camera-ready props for film, TV, and commercial production on tight timelines.

Wind Tunnel Models

Dimensionally accurate aerodynamic test models at scale.

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Design guidelines

Guidelines

Recommended parameters when designing parts for ABS on FGF.

Wall thickness
2.0mmMinimum recommended wall thickness
Support & overhangs
45°
Avoid overhangsSupport requirements and max overhang angle
Holes
Ø 5.0 mmMinimum hole diameter
Tolerance
±
±1.0mmExpected dimensional accuracy
Minimum features
3.0 mmSmallest printable feature
Clearance
2.0 mmRecommended clearance between parts
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Post-processing

Standard finishing included with every ABS order on FGF.

Included (standard)

Support removal— Supports cut with power tools and surfaces ground smooth.
Surface grinding— Coarse layer lines reduced with belt sanding. Critical surfaces machined flat.

Optional (quoted separately)

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Assembly— Multi-piece builds bonded with structural adhesive. Seams filled and sanded.
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Filling and fairing— Body filler applied to layer lines, sanded smooth, and primed.
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Painting / priming— Full paint finishing for trade show pieces and display applications.
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Coating— Protective coatings for UV resistance, chemical resistance, or food contact.

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Shipping & delivery

Every FGF order ships from our production facility in Brooklyn, NY. Lead time starts at From 7 business days. Enter your zip code to see exactly when parts will arrive at your door.

Local Pickup

Same day, free. Brooklyn facility, Mon\u2013Fri 10am\u20135:30pm ET.

Courier

Same day across all five boroughs and northern NJ.

Nationwide Shipping

UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air, and Next Day Air. Tracked and insured.

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Mechanical properties

Tensile Modulus2.35 GPa
Tensile Strength (UTS)55 MPa
Elongation at Break25%
Flexural Modulus2.35 GPa
Impact Strength (Izod)220 J/m
HardnessRockwell R 110
Density1.04 g/cm³

Physical & thermal

Heat Deflection (HDT)95°C @ 0.45 MPa
Surface Roughness60 Ra μm
Min Layer Height500 μm
Light TransmissionOpaque
Max Build Dimension1200 mm
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