ABS is a durable, impact-resistant filament known for its strength, heat resistance, and mechanical properties. It requires high temperatures and an enclosure to minimize warping and layer splitting.

General Settings

• Hot End Temperature: 220–250°C (Recommended: 235–245°C)

• Bed Temperature: 90–110°C (Higher temps improve adhesion and reduce warping)

• Print Speed: 40–60 mm/s (Slower speeds improve adhesion and print quality)

• Cooling Fan: 0–20% (Too much cooling causes layer separation)

• Retraction Distance:

  • Direct Drive: 1–2 mm

  • Bowden: 4–6 mm

• Retraction Speed: 30–45 mm/s (Higher speeds help reduce stringing but must be tuned carefully)

Additional Settings

• Layer Height: 0.1–0.2 mm (Smaller layers improve strength and detail)

• First Layer Speed: 15–20 mm/s (Slower speeds improve bed adhesion)

• Infill: 20–30% (Higher for mechanical parts)

• Bed Adhesion:

  • Use brims or rafts to prevent warping

  • Kapton tape, PEI sheet, glue stick, or ABS slurry help with bed adhesion

  • Enclosure required for consistent heat retention

Troubleshooting & Tips

• Abrasive Filament: Regular brass nozzles will wear out quickly—always use a hardened steel or specialty nozzle

• Warping? Print in a fully enclosed chamber, increase bed temperature, and use an adhesion aid

• Layer Splitting? Reduce cooling, increase hot end temperature, and use higher flow rate

• Poor Bed Adhesion? Use rafts, brims, or ABS slurry for a stronger first layer

• Weak Prints? Increase wall thickness (3+ perimeters) and higher infill (40% or more)

• Post-Processing: ABS can be sanded, glued, or acetone-smoothed for a polished, professional look

Creality Hyper ABS is a high-performance ABS filament designed to offer stronger, more durable prints with improved adhesion and fewer printing issues. This filament is designed for enhanced stability and minimal warping compared to standard ABS, but it still requires proper temperature control and ventilation.

General Settings

• Hot End Temperature: 240–260°C (Recommended: 250°C for optimal layer adhesion)

• Bed Temperature: 90–110°C (Higher temperatures improve adhesion, but the bed should be heated thoroughly before printing)

• Print Speed: 40–60 mm/s (Standard for ABS, slower speeds give better results for more detailed parts)

• Cooling Fan: 0–20% (Avoid excessive cooling to prevent layer separation)

• Retraction Distance:

  • Direct Drive: 1–2 mm

  • Bowden: 4–6 mm

• Retraction Speed: 25–40 mm/s (Test for stringing and adjust as necessary)

Additional Settings

• Layer Height: 0.1–0.2 mm (Larger layers can affect strength; 0.2 mm is a good balance for general prints)

• First Layer Speed: 15–20 mm/s (Slower speed helps first layer adhesion)

• Infill: 20–40% (Higher infill is recommended for parts requiring strength)

• Bed Adhesion:

  • Use a raft or brim to ensure better adhesion and reduce warping

  • Kapton tape, PEI sheet, or ABS slurry will provide strong adhesion on the heated bed

  • Enclosure is recommended to avoid drafts and maintain a consistent temperature

Troubleshooting & Tips

• Abrasive Filament: Regular brass nozzles will wear out quickly, always use a hardened steel or specialty nozzle

• Warping or Lifting Corners? Increase the bed temperature to 100°C or higher and use a raft or brim

• Poor Layer Adhesion? Increase the hot end temperature to 250°C and reduce the cooling fan speed

• First Layer Not Sticking? Slow the first layer speed and ensure the bed is level before printing

• Stringing Issues? Fine-tune retraction settings (slightly higher retraction distance and speed)

• Post-Processing: Creality Hyper ABS can be sanded, glued, or acetone-smoothed to create a polished, professional finish

Safety & Ventilation

• Ventilation: Print in a well-ventilated area or use an air filtration system to mitigate the fumes produced by ABS during printing.

• Enclosure: Using an enclosure will help maintain a consistent temperature and reduce warping issues.