ABS-CF combines the familiar post-processing and heat capability of ABS with a large increase in stiffness and improved dimensional stability. It is well suited to tooling, brackets and fixtures that need to feel rigid and machine-like.
Material family names are not specifications. This page anchors the discussion to a named commercial grade and published printed-specimen data, then translates that data into practical selection and design guidance.
ABS-CF combines the familiar post-processing and heat capability of ABS with a large increase in stiffness and improved dimensional stability. It is well suited to tooling, brackets and fixtures that need to feel rigid and machine-like.
Choose ABS-CF for stiff, dimensionally controlled indoor engineering parts and acetone-finishable tooling.
Orientation, conditioning and geometry can move finished-part performance materially. Use these figures to compare candidate materials—not as guaranteed minimums.
| Property | Representative value | Test / context |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.11 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Tensile strength · break | 46 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile modulus | 5.21 GPa | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at break | 2% | ISO 527 |
| Flexural strength | 76 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Flexural modulus | 5.26 GPa | ISO 178 |
| Glass transition | 105°C | DSC |
| HDT · 0.45 MPa | 76°C | ISO 75 |
XY values normally represent flat-printed specimens. Z-direction strength can be substantially lower. Final production settings should be qualified on representative geometry.
A useful material choice starts with load case, temperature, environment, duty cycle and failure consequence—not the strongest number on a datasheet.