ABS –ESD (for electrostatic discharge or electrostatic sensitive devices) as a 3D printing filament is used for all electrostatically sensitive components. This includes almost all electrical, electronic and optoelectronic as well as numerous electromechanical components. The ABS-ESD filament guarantees the safe and controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges due to its dissipative (energy-absorbing) properties.
Otherwise, these could cause a short, high electrical current and energy pulse, which can impair the function of the components or damage them entirely. ABS-ESD must also be used in many areas for safety reasons, since sudden voltage discharges can lead to explosions. With ABS-ESD as a thermoplastic plastic, 3D printed components can be created that guarantee a safe and permanent discharge of static electricity.
Areas of application can be found in the electronics and semiconductor sector, in the construction of fans and pumps, and in medicine. This dissipative property is also necessary wherever powder is used or where dust must not be attracted to the plastic components.
Processing parameters:
| Extrusion temperature: | 240 – 260 °C |
| Platform temperature: | 90 °C – 110 °C |
| Print surface: | Kapton |
| Pre-drying: | 70 °C / 2 – 4 h |
ABS-ESD is a modified version of ABS. Additives were added to the plastic to prevent electrostatic charging.
Since these additives only deal with a small proportion of the material properties, the same measures apply as for 3D printing of ABS. A closed installation space and active regulation of the installation space temperature are prerequisites in order to avoid tension cracks due to warping and to achieve consistent results.
Continue to EL-28 Continue to EL-102A wide range of post-processing methods is available for ABS. The plastic can be welded, glued, screwed directly or with an insert, and machined.
Since ABS adheres well to HIPS, support structures can be created using 2-component printing, which can be removed using limes after printing is complete. In this way, internal cavities and recesses can also be realized in the parts to be manufactured.
ABS is resistant to dilute acids, dilute alkalis and oils and can be dissolved in esters and ketones (especially acetone).
In general, the operating temperature of ABS is between -20 and 95 ° C.
ABS –ESD (for electrostatic discharge or electrostatic sensitive devices) as a 3D printing filament is used for all electrostatically sensitive components. This includes almost all electrical, electronic and optoelectronic as well as numerous electromechanical components. The ABS-ESD filament guarantees the safe and controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges due to its dissipative (energy-absorbing) properties.
Otherwise, these could cause a short, high electrical current and energy pulse, which can impair the function of the components or damage them entirely. ABS-ESD must also be used in many areas for safety reasons, since sudden voltage discharges can lead to explosions. With ABS-ESD as a thermoplastic plastic, 3D printed components can be created that guarantee a safe and permanent discharge of static electricity.
Areas of application can be found in the electronics and semiconductor sector, in the construction of fans and pumps, and in medicine. This dissipative property is also necessary wherever powder is used or where dust must not be attracted to the plastic components.