IIID Max ABS Filament ā When Your Prints Need to Take a Beating
Need parts that can handleĀ heat, impact, and real-world abuse? IIID Max ABS is the filament for functional, industrial-strength prints that won't crack, warp, or soften under pressure. When PLA isn't tough enough and PETG isn't heat-resistant enough ā ABS is the answer.
Specs at a glance:
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Diameter: 1.75mm (±0.03mm dimensional accuracy)
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Spool weight:Ā 1kg / 2.2 lbs
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Print temperature:Ā 230°C ā 250°C
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Bed temperature:Ā 90°C ā 110°C
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Drying temperature: 80°C for 4 hours
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Heat deflection: ~100°C (parts won't soften in hot environments)
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Available colors:Ā Red, Orange, Tan, Gray, Black, Blue, Emerald
Why makers choose IIID Max ABS:
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Superior heat resistanceĀ ā ABS handles temperatures up to ~100°C without softening. Perfect for parts near engines, electronics enclosures, or anything exposed to heat that would destroy PLA.
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High impact strengthĀ ā ABS absorbs impacts instead of shattering. Drop it, flex it, stress it ā ABS bends before it breaks.
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Acetone-smoothableĀ ā Want a perfectly smooth, injection-molded look? ABS can be vapor-smoothed with acetone to eliminate layer lines completely. No sanding, no painting.
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Excellent machinabilityĀ ā ABS parts can be drilled, tapped, sanded, glued, and painted after printing. Ideal for post-processing workflows.
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Consistent, reliable extrusionĀ ā Tight diameter tolerance means fewer clogs, even layers, and predictable prints every time.
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Works with enclosed FDM 3D printersĀ ā Bambu Lab (with enclosure), Creality K1, Prusa (with enclosure), and any printer capable of 250°C+ nozzle temps with a heated bed.
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Vacuum-sealed & moisture-freeĀ ā Ships dry and ready to print.
Perfect for:
- Functional prototypes and end-use mechanical parts
- Electronics enclosures and housings
- Automotive brackets, clips, and under-hood components
- Jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing tools
- LEGO-compatible parts and snap-fit assemblies
- Any part that needs to survive heat, impact, or chemical exposure
Important:Ā ABS requires anĀ enclosed printerĀ (or at minimum a draft-free environment) to prevent warping and layer splitting. Good bed adhesion is essential ā use ABS slurry, glue stick, or Kapton tape on a heated bed at 90ā110°C. Print in aĀ well-ventilated areaĀ as ABS emits fumes during printing. If your spool has been exposed to humidity, dry atĀ 80°C for 4 hoursĀ before printing.