HATCHBOX ABS 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Bronze

This is great stuff, i'm sorry for the people who had difficulty with it; i;m not sure what they did. first of ABS is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is a copolymer. That is to say that its a blending of three different types of materials, acrylonitrile a poisonous liquid that provides a vinyl backbone of the filament. butadiene a compressed liquid used to solidify rubbers, styrene a monomer derivative of benzene used in many commercial plastics. So ABS ( acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a mixture of materials as such every manufactures recipe is going to be different its going to have qualities. For this one specifically i find if i lay it out at the standards 230 c with 105 c heated bed works well. the biggest problem i've had with this stuff is getting to to stick to the bed and stay stuck to the bed. there is an easy solution though take a chunk of the filament dissolve it in acetone and make a slurry, i use my left over trimmings as i trim the end every time i switch out of the left over brim or left over supports. place that on the bed and let it heat up and bake on to the bed. instant stick wont pull off doesn't warp, at least in my experience. i haven't had any clogging yet i have my printer set to 100mm print speed but everyone s printer is different in what their heat block can handle. i personally really like this stuff is it top of the line filament? No but then again i'm not paying 60 bucks a kilo, and you don't need to pay 60/kg for good filament. this stuff is cheap cost with with good results in my experience, if you willing to slow down and check your setting; it works well. an i mean this is mid range stuff good prints at reasonable prices. its great for the average joe if your the professional, your lively hood depends on it or you don't have the time to slow down and check print settings, ect..... then yeah i might look for a different filament;for me if a starter abs is what i'm looking for ,and abs is harder than pla, i wouldn't shy away from this. i'm quite satisfied with my purchase and plan to do it again

I'm still fairly new to 3D printing. I started about 6 or so months ago. All of what I have done is PLA, up until this spool. And I can tell you; I may stop using PLA all together. I decided to try ABS for a helmet I'm making for a Star Wars themed costume (Imperial Guard), due to the simpler post-processing, and reported increased durability. The quality of the prints I am getting with ABS is phenomenal. I did fully enclose my machine, and set up a ventilation system, so that did take some extra work, but it has been totally worth it. There was a learning curve with getting it to stick properly to my bed plate, but once I got that all figured out, it has been extremely smooth sailing. I was also blown away by the increased strength. I had some failed prints initially (learning curve), so I was breaking them apart to make ABS glue, and was stunned at how strong the parts were, even at only a few layers thick. A few things to understand about ABS (which you likely already know): 1) Cooling - Don't. I removed my cooling fan completely, and have been getting great results 2) Heating - Do. 95C Heated bed, 245C hotend, fully enclosed = great results 3) Filtered Ventilation - The fumes on this are pretty bad for you. Do yourself a favor, and build a ventilation system that protects you. I've got a simple 120mm computer fan pushing through activated carbon sheets, next to a exchange fan which blows anything not captured outside. 4) Storage. I haven't experimented with just leaving my filament out, I do live in an extremely dry climate (around 6-16% humidity normally), but I also store it inside my enclosure with silica beads next to it. I understand this is pretty important for good prints with ABS. 5) RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) - This is a PERMANENT plastic, unlike PLA, which is biodegradable. Don't throw it away. Re-use the bits as glue (mix with Acetone), recycle what you can't, and only print what you know you will use. Being good to the environment is just a good thing to do, not a political movement. 6) Have fun! 3D printing is one of those things that is just an incredibly fun hobby... so enjoy!!

Very happy with the color and performance of this filament. I am new to 3D printing and this is first time I printed with ABS so I can offer no comparison to other filaments at this point - only actual performance vs expectations. Very good. No tangles. No bad spots. I used most of this spool to print an RC model ship 28" long and 6.5" wide, in multiple pieces. Each piece took about 10 to 14 hrs so it took about a week printing a piece or 2 each day. It rained 2 of those days but didn't seem real humid to me. Printer was Prusa MK2S kit built. The room temp was 61 degrees F, I had a thin foamboard box around my printer 24" square, no bottom. I used Prusa Control software to slice and changed no settings from the default for generic ABS - 255 degrees C hotend and 100 degrees for the heatbed. I used glue stick on the bare bed, no cleaning between prints but did add some glue each time - parts stuck extremely well. I thought this might be too hot a temp but it worked real well and the ABS is pretty solid - you can twist & bend it but it doesn't come apart at the layers. Pretty smooth finish at 150 microns, looks about the same as the PLA I used and was able to do some overhangs I thought not possible with such hot material. So on the second to last print, 4th day of printing, I could see a minor change in the surface appearance, not quite as smooth looking. Then the final print on friday looked like it had a rough finish. On close inspection I believe this to be the result of accumulated moisture absorbed by the ABS finally showing its effect. It was very minor and smoothed out easily enough. Very good results gluing/chemical welding the parts together with some of the scrap ABS (power went out on one piece and so it became scrap, I mean glue ingredient). So when my glue had finally gotten to the right consistency for me, it had been sitting for a couple of days and had enough ABS to Acetone ration so it was like melted ice cream. No clamps, just brush on each piece, hold for a few seconds, move on to the next piece, let dry completely overnight and it won't come apart but sands easily. Am going to buy some more of this brand ABS in other colors for other RC projects.

Purchased this filament for my Flashforge Creator Pro and found it difficult to work with at first. I had finished the spool of red ABS filament that came with the printer (Flashforge brand?), and found it to be much more superior to the black Hatchbox material. I had little to no issues printing with the Flashforge filament at the recommended settings. Starting layers and overall print quality were better with the Flashforge material and the Flashforge material handled varying temperature settings very well. After a little tinkering (extruder temp 230, bed 80, with raft) I started to get better results from the Hatchbox filament. The smell from the Hatchbox material also seems stronger than the Flashforge material. For the price, the filament is good. I will probably go with the Flashforge filament on the next purchase, but for general printing and what I have read from others, this filament isn't bad at all. Update 1/25/17 After working with the Hatchbox material and switching back to the Flashforge material, I found that the Hatchbox ABS was just as good as the Flashforge. The initial issues I was having with the Hatchbox ABS was due to a printer alignment related issue vs the material. Still good stuff!

Before I dive into the negatives, it's worth pointing out the goods in the product and why I like it. ABS is hard to print with, Hatchbox ABS is usually pretty strong and very good for the price. If you are looking to build durable materials and are willing to do some filament testing and stress tests you can absolutely get this to print beautiful parts that hold up to abuse, but you have to test the material. Being ABS, this suffers the same level of warping and shrinking as any other ABS material in 3d printing. You need a solid heat bed that can get to 100°C to even consider printing this and cold spots in your heat bed or lack of warm air during a print can cause shrinking, recommend having an enclosure around your printer as well as a decent heat bed to even consider printing ABS. That aside, this specific color does appear to be a little more difficult to work with than the black, grey, and white ABS that I've had from the same company. Temperature tolerances are much lower on this specific color and so printing above 210°C has caused printing quality issues as well as burned filament. Occasionally I'll just have blobs or streaks of brown as if the filament had been sitting in the hot end too long but never had the same issue with the white filament. I did some serious dial-in testing with my prints (photos included to show progress) because out of the box I struggled to get any form of decent bridging or overhang. For some reason this material oozed like hell and was especially apparent when trying to bridge even small gaps. It's not consistent with flow rate and actually had worse blob issues with decreased flow rate. I have my finalized settings below, but after about 30-40 extreme bridging tests I was able to understand the tolerances of this material. Unfortunately I had some issues with first layer adhesion as well and I'm not sure if this is related to the color and dye used or not, but using a brim of 2mm has almost entirely eliminated all first layer issues. Settings I landed on are below, your mileage may vary so I recommend doing temperature and bridge tests if you have issues. Slicer: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 Printer: Prusa Mini (DIY, not official) Enclosure: Yes First layer temperature: 235°C Every other layer temperature: 210°C Heatbed: 100°C (All Layers) Bridge fan speed: 75% Normal cooling fan: 25% (always on) Bridge print speed: 25mm/s Bridge flow rate: 0.75

HATCHBOX ABS 3D Printer Filament in Black is a game-changer for 3D printing enthusiasts. This filament boasts exceptional dimensional accuracy with a precision of +/- 0.03 mm, ensuring that your prints turn out with the utmost detail and precision. What sets this product apart is its consistency - every layer adheres seamlessly to the previous one, resulting in flawlessly smooth and professional-looking prints. I found the 1 kg spool to be generously sized, allowing for numerous projects without the need for constant replacements. Whether you're a seasoned 3D printing pro or just starting out, the 1.75 mm diameter of this filament ensures compatibility with a wide range of 3D printers. I've tried other filaments, but HATCHBOX ABS stands out for its reliability and consistent performance. The black color option adds a touch of sophistication to my prints, making them suitable for both functional prototypes and creative projects. Overall, this filament has exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for high-quality 3D printing results.

I LOVE this ABS. I've used quite a few different types, Octave, some generic chinese ones, and this one is the best. I've only used white exclusively, as I post-process 99% of everything I print, so white is better for me to see imperfections and use primer on, funky colors are neat if you're printing upgrade for your printer or something, but my setup is enclosed so it doesn't matter. Pros: This stuff prints amazing. I use an E3Dv6 with a custom plate and print consistent around 220 degrees, first layer around 230 (Though this will vary by thermistor, etc). My all time favorite aspect of this filament is of the multiple rolls I've purchased I have NEVER had one get jammed up/stuck within itself while printing - which means my extruder motor isn't straining, and I don't have to completely babysit it or have some sort of complicated filament guide - it drops perfectly. The dimensional accuracy of the filament is near perfect, and I've yet to have one arrive or quickly deteriorate from moisture (When not in use I store in the original bag with silica packets, then put the whole thing in a silica filled closed bin). - The price! I used to use Octave, which on Amazon ranges from $30-$35 in most cases, while this ABS is Prime at $21 and change, which is amazing, I can get almost two rolls for the same cost as one octave, and have better printing results - can't be beat! Cons: - The spool hole (center) seems to have either changed, or varies depending on when you order, so I've had to make a couple of spool inserts so it can sit nicely on my spool rack, easy enough thing to deal with though.

The old review is at the bottom if anyone is interested. My original rating was 1 star, but I stripped about a quarter of the filament off the roll and tried again and it prints just fine now. Can't give it a great rating because obviously there are some issues but I like the color, it's just what I wanted and prints without any issues anymore. Old Review: There is something wrong with this filament. I assume it is the color particles, because I have 2 rolls of Hatchbox black that print just fine. This bronze is BRITTLE. The filament doesn't bend, it snaps. Bed adhesion is poor on gluestick and PEI. I have had 0 successful prints that went longer than an hour. I had one print fail as it was laying down the brim when the filament that was passing through the extruder splintered. It literally split down the length of the filament. I wish I could get it to work because I love the color, but I guess it's not to be.

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Ich habe mir 2 Rollen Hatchbox ABS Filament gekauft , 1* Orange und 1* Schwarz . Mit der Orangen habe ich mir jetzt vorsichtshalber Ersatzteilen für mein Prusa I3 Mk2 gedruckt , Qualität ist super . Das Filament haftet bei mir sehr gut an der PEI-Beschichtung des Betts , es war kein Kleber oder ABS-Juice notwending ! Gedruckt habe ich mit 230° Hot-End , 100° Bett mit bis zum 100mm/s ohne Probleme . Danach zu Schwarz gewechselt , die Druckeigenschaften waren absolut gleich . Würde mir dieses Filament auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen !

Ich habe nun schon die 6. Rolle verschiedenster Farben der Hatchbox ABS Filamente verbraucht. Keine der Rollen machte Schwierigkeiten. Alle sauber gewickelt, der Durchmesser passt auch soweit. Ich kann nichts schlechtes berichten.

Prints extremely well on my BBL P1S Very tough material Adheres well to the build plate and prints relatively fine details

Nachdem ich einige Hersteller durch hatte, entschied ich mich für Hatchbox Filamente, da diese günstig und gut zu sein schienen. Die PET-G und PLA Rollen machten ein absolut gutes Bild und schienen meine Entscheidung zu bestätigen. Doch diese ABS Rolle gab mir in vielerlei Hinsicht zu denken. Zuerst riecht das Filament nicht. ABS ist ja bekannt dafür, beim Druck unangenehm zu riechen. Dieses Filament hingegen ist absolut neutral beim Druck. Was eigentlich nach einem Vorteil klingt macht mich etwas stutzig über die Zusammensetzung. Hat es die Performance, die man von ABS erwarten kann? Bisher hatte ich zumindest keine Probleme bzgl. Stabilität und somit sehe ich diesen Punkt eher positiv als negativ. Eine wissenschaftliche Analyse kann ich allerdings nicht abgeben. Die Druckbarkeit des Materials ist einwandfrei. Ich nutze 3DLAC auf einer beheizten Glasplatte, das funktioniert wunderbar. Auch die Variation des Durchmessers ist äußerst gering und macht keine Schwierigkeiten. Leider gibt es 1 KO-Kriterium, welches mich veranlasst hat, von Hatchbox wieder Abstand zu nehmen: Das Filament ist äußerst schlecht gewickelt. Knoten sind leider kein Einzelphänomen sondern sind auf der Rolle desöfteren zu finden. Das führt unweigerlich zum Druckabbruch, denn den Knoten schnell genug zu lösen ist schwierig bis unmachbar. Egal wie günstig eine Spule sein mag, so etwas darf auch bei 10 Euro Filamenten nicht passieren. Knoten - vor allem wenn sie im Rudel auftreten - machen das Filament unweigerlich zu Abfall, außer man wickelt es auf eine Leerrolle um. Fairerweise muss ich sagen, dass ich bei mehreren Rollen von Hatchbox - vor dieser Rolle - NIE ein einziges Problem hatte. Vielleicht habe ich ja eine "Montags-Spule" erwischt. Ich hoffe es zumindest, denn insgesamt ist das Material mitunter eines der besten bzgl. Preis/Leistung.