ABS

Best Use Cases:

Automotive components

Electronic housings

Functional prototypes

Mechanical parts under stress

Durable enclosures

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Pros:

High strength and durability

Heat resistant (better than PLA/PETG)

Can be post-processed (acetone smoothing)

Widely used in industry

Good impact resistance

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Cons:

Warping and shrinkage issues

Requires heated bed and enclosure

Produces fumes (ventilation needed)

More difficult to print than PLA/PETG