Testing of the ABS Materials for Application in Fused Deposition Modeling Technology

Abstract

In paper are presented knowledge about types and properties of materials used for production of models using by rapid prototyping Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) method. In today used rapid prototyping technologies is used material in initial state as solid, liquid or powder material structure. In solid state are used various forms such as pellets, wire or laminates. Basic range materials include paper, nylon, wax, resins, metals and ceramics. In FDM rapid prototyping technology are mainly used as basic materials ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), polyamide, polycarbonate, polyethylene and polypropylene. For advanced FDM applications are used special materials as silicon nitrate, PZT (Piezoceramic Material - Lead Zirconate Titanate), aluminium oxide, hydroxypatite and stainless steel.