Polymaker ABS Filament 1.75mm Metallic Blue, 1kg 3D Printing Filament, PolyLite ABS 3D Printer Filament, Heat Resistant, Strong & Durable, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm

I got this for two projects where I needed some extra strength. My first small test prints were nearly perfect, without the stringing of PETG or PLA, but I still had some lessons to learn. This ABS has much less adhesion to the print bed than the PLA and PETG I used before. This caused my first larger object to lift at one end, hitting the print head and creating an unacceptable "washboard" effect. The fix wasn't hard. I used the stick adhesive which came with my printer (other people use hairspray). That was enough to keep things stable. Note also that the ideal temperature for ABS is higher. I'm using 90 C for the bed and 255 C for the print head, but testing for your application is always a good idea. The first photo shows my real reason for buying ABS. It is a handlebar to add more comfortable hand positions on an indoor trainer. It clamps to the bike's original bar at two points, using steel bolts through the ABS shapes. Hex insets for the nuts worked nicely. This is the center part of the bar, to which I added "cowhorns" printed separately. I made D.I.Y white ABS cement from a recipe online and it worked great. I would not consider it responsible to ride a home-printed ABS bar on a road or trail, but for a trainer it seems more than strong enough. I should spray it with a UV-resistant coating since it does see some sun exposure through a window. If you look carefully you can see that one of the tall thin supports failed, but you can blame me or the Cura slicing software for that. Probably no material would have built that correctly. There was no harm to the final object. The other photo shows one of the test objects you can find online. It was printed with no supports and the "bridges" came out nicely with no stringing. I have not cleaned up this print. You can see that the underside of the large overhang is quite rough beyond 50 degrees, but the overall shape is right.

I’ve ordered this Polymaker PolyLite ABS several times now, and it’s pretty much become my default ABS filament. It’s consistently good, which honestly isn’t something you can say about every ABS out there. What I like: Low odor: This is the biggest win for me. Regular ABS can really stink up a room, but this stuff has a noticeably lighter smell. It’s a huge difference compared to the cheaper brands I’ve used. Prints really well: It feeds smoothly, layers down nicely, and the colors match the product photos almost exactly. No surprises when you open the box, which I appreciate. Clean winding: I’ve never had a tangle or knot. The winding is neat all the way through the roll, which makes printing a lot less stressful. A couple small downsides: Cardboard spool: I like that it’s eco-friendly, but the spool doesn’t always survive shipping perfectly. A few times the edges arrived a bit bent. It still works fine on my spool holder, but it can be annoying if it’s really warped. One tip: Like any ABS, it absorbs moisture. Even though it comes sealed, I always dry the spool before printing. Once it’s dried, it prints flawlessly for me—no popping, no weird surface issues.

Reliable, Vibrant, and Easy to Print for ABS – Great Value! I've used several brands of ABS over the years, and the Polymaker PolyLite ABS in Neon Green really stands out—literally and figuratively. The color is bold, bright, and consistent throughout the spool. It gives prints a really striking look, especially under good lighting or UV. Pros: Print Quality: Excellent layer adhesion with minimal warping (when printed in an enclosure). Surface finish is smooth and clean, even on more detailed prints. Color: The neon green is super vivid and pops. Great for models where visibility or aesthetics matter. Dimensional Accuracy: As advertised—my calipers measured it within the ±0.03mm tolerance, which helped ensure consistent extrusion. Durability: Strong and heat-resistant as expected from quality ABS. Great for mechanical or functional parts. Packaging: Comes vacuum-sealed with desiccant, and the spool is neatly wound with zero tangles. Things to Note: Smell: As with all ABS, there is a noticeable odor when printing, so good ventilation or an enclosure with filtration is a must. Bed Adhesion: You’ll need a proper heated bed and possibly an adhesive like ABS slurry, Magigoo, or Kapton tape to prevent first-layer lifting. Not Beginner-Friendly: If you're new to 3D printing, ABS in general is trickier than PLA or PETG. Verdict: Polymaker’s ABS delivers on quality, consistency, and durability. It's a solid choice for experienced users who need strong parts with a vibrant finish. With the right setup (enclosure, ventilation, bed adhesion), this filament performs exceptionally well.

Très bon filament ABS, facile at imprimer.

定番です。迅速丁寧に対応頂きました。満足です、ありがとうございました。

Similar to other brands at higher price point.

I use this ABS filament with the Polymaker ABS profile in Orca Slicer on an Elegoo Centauri Carbon, using an additional chamber heater. Printing has been straightforward with these settings. I did not need extra tuning. I had some minor bed adhesion issues with very small parts, but a brim usually fixes that. The filament has been consistently reliable. The spool is well wound, feeds smoothly, and I have not had any tangles or clogs. Print quality has been very good, including fine detail with a 0.2 mm nozzle. Layer adhesion is solid, surfaces come out clean, and I have not had warping problems when printing enclosed and heated. After using Polymaker filament, it is hard to go back to cheaper brands. It dries quickly and behaves predictably after drying.

so i bought 2 of these, one teal and one black, the black one failed over and over, i wasted a massive amount of filament because the roll was wound far too tight!