3DXSTAT ESD ABS is an advanced ESD-Safe filament formulated for a wide range of applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and thermal stability up to 95°C. Made using high-flow ABS and CNT to deliver exceptional repeatability and reliability.

3DXSTAT ESD ABS

Target surface resistance of 107 to 109 Ohms. Compare Stratasys® ABS-ESD7 in terms of performance and price and you'll never go back! Made using cutting-edge multi-wall carbon nanotube technology, cutting-edge compounding technology and precision extrusion processes.

3DXSTAT™ ESD ABS is an advanced ESD-safe compound designed for use in critical applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and a high level of cleanliness. Made with consistency in mind, 3DXTECH starts with high-quality ABS and then compounds it with a proprietary formulation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes, giving you a filament with excellent printing characteristics and consistent ESD properties.

The benefits of ABS include:

• Durable and robust parts for virtually all machines on the market
• Easier to print than most industrial-grade materials
• Higher melting point and thermal properties than PLA or PETG
• Ideal for prototyping or end-use parts among both industry engineers and hobbyists

The benefits of 3DXSTAT™ include:

• Constant surface resistivity
• Better impact and stretch retention
• Low particulate contamination
• Minimal contribution to outgassing and ionic contamination

Typical applications of ESD ABS include:

• Semi-con: HDD components, wafer handling, masks, enclosures and connectors
• Industrial: transportation, measurement and sensing applications

Target Conductivity for ABS 3DXSTAT ESD:

• Surface resistivity from 10^7 to 10^9 ohms on 3DP sample using concentric ring test method.
• Note: Internal studies have shown that increasing the extruder temperature can achieve higher levels of conductivity. Likewise, lower extruder temperatures have resulted in lower levels of conductivity. Each printer is set up differently and part geometry varies. Therefore, expect some trial and error to figure out how ESD ABS filament works in your specific printer/application.

Surface conductivity as a function of extruder temperature:

The surface resistance of the ESD-protected part varies depending on the printer's extruder temperature. For example, if tests indicate that the part is too insulating, increasing the extruder temperature will result in better conductivity. Therefore, the surface resistance can be "tuned" by adjusting the extruder temperature up or down depending on the reading received on the ESD ABS part.

Recommended print settings:

• Extruder: 220-240°C
• Bed temperature: 100-110°C
• Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep Adhesive and 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape
• Heated chamber: Recommended, a chamber helps reduce warping.
• Other: You may need to increase the extrusion multiplier to 1.15 or even 1.2 and vary the fan speed between 50 and 100%.
• Supports: Water-soluble AquaTek X1 USM works great for complex parts.
• Drying instructions: 80°C for 4 hours.