Digital ABS DABS2
Grade
also RGD5160
DABS2 = digital ABS2
Pick for thin-wall (≈1.2 mm) housings and snap-fits where as-printed impact and dimensional stability matter most.
Values for the DABS2 condition
Other Digital ABS grades and fills
Digital ABS is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at Digital ABS.
Compare all 3 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital ABS Plus green shade | Same mechanical family as Ivory; the green shade is chosen for part visibility/contrast and multi-colour assemblies. | 50 | 57 | 30 | 86 Shore D |
DABS2This page Digital ABS2 | Pick for thin-wall (≈1.2 mm) housings and snap-fits where as-printed impact and dimensional stability matter most. | 52 | 58 | 32 | 86 Shore D |
Heat-treated | Use when the part must survive short exposure near 90 °C (e.g. injection-mould inserts, hot-air fixtures); toughness drops slightly. | 57 | 60 | 15 | 88 Shore D |
What is Digital ABS DABS2?
Digital ABS DABS2 is Digital ABS in the DABS2 grade — pick for thin-wall (≈1.2 mm) housings and snap-fits where as-printed impact and dimensional stability matter most. Digital ABS DABS2 has a tensile strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi), stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 32% and the elastic modulus is 2.8 GPa (0.406 Msi). Digital ABS DABS2 has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0424 lb/in³), lighter than 52% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 50°C (122 °F).
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 50°C (122 °F), worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Absorbs moisture — dry before molding — 1.7%, worse than 94% of polymer grades
- Degrades in UV without stabilisers — 20/100, worse than 88% of polymer grades
- Needs corrosion protection — 70/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
- Difficult to weld — 15/100, worse than 78% of polymer grades
Digital ABS DABS2 properties
Typical room-temperature values for Digital ABS DABS2; 24 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Digital ABS reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among polymer grades.
Physical3
Digital ABS DABS2 has a density of 1.18 g/cm³ (0.0424 lb/in³), lighter than 52% of polymer grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 50°C (122 °F).
Mechanical9
Digital ABS DABS2 has a tensile strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi), stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Elongation at break is 32% and the elastic modulus is 2.8 GPa (0.406 Msi).
Thermal5
Digital ABS DABS2 is rated for continuous service to 50°C (122 °F).
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), worse than 78% of polymer grades. UV resistance is poor.
Manufacturability3
Digital ABS DABS2's machinability is good (56/100, worse than 56% of polymer grades); weldability poor (15/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Digital ABS DABS2
Is Digital ABS easy to machine?
Light drilling, reaming and tapping are practical with sharp tools and slow feeds; the crosslinked acrylic is notch-sensitive so avoid heavy cuts and keep parts cool.
Can Digital ABS be welded?
Not weldable (thermoset); bond with cyanoacrylate or two-part epoxy, avoid acetone-based solvent cements which craze the surface.
Can Digital ABS be formed, bent or molded?
Shape is fixed by PolyJet jetting/UV cure — design for 0.6 mm minimum wall (1.2 mm for load-bearing), remove SUP70x support fully, and post-cure/anneal if elevated-temperature service is needed.
What surface finishes work on Digital ABS?
Sands and primes readily; paint or clear-coat for UV protection, and vapour-free wet sanding gives a near-injection-moulded finish before electroplating for cosmetic models.
Digital ABS chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| acrylate oligomer (urethane/epoxy acrylastructural backbone of RGD515 component | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| photoinitiatorUV cure | 0.5 – 3 | 1.5 |
| pigment / additivesivory or green shade; inorganic ash ≈0.3 % | 0.1 – 1.5 | 0.5 |
| acrylic monomer (mono-/di-functional acrreactive diluent; RGD535 contributes tougher/elastomeric acrylates | ≥ 25 (balance) | — |
Digital ABS DABS2 — frequently asked
What is Digital ABS DABS2 used for?
Digital ABS DABS2 is typically used for functional prototypes, snap-fit housings and clips, thin-wall electronic enclosures, assembly jigs and short-run fixtures, injection mould inserts for low-volume trials and drop-test and handling samples. In short: tough ABS-emulating resin.
What is the tensile strength of Digital ABS DABS2?
Digital ABS DABS2 has a typical tensile strength of 58 MPa (8.41 ksi) — stronger than 66% of polymer grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Digital ABS DABS2 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (56/100, worse than 56% of polymer grades). Light drilling, reaming and tapping are practical with sharp tools and slow feeds; the crosslinked acrylic is notch-sensitive so avoid heavy cuts and keep parts cool.
Can Digital ABS DABS2 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (15/100). Not weldable (thermoset); bond with cyanoacrylate or two-part epoxy, avoid acetone-based solvent cements which craze the surface.
What surface finishes work on Digital ABS DABS2?
Sands and primes readily; paint or clear-coat for UV protection, and vapour-free wet sanding gives a near-injection-moulded finish before electroplating for cosmetic models.
Can Digital ABS DABS2 be formed, bent or molded?
Shape is fixed by PolyJet jetting/UV cure — design for 0.6 mm minimum wall (1.2 mm for load-bearing), remove SUP70x support fully, and post-cure/anneal if elevated-temperature service is needed.
What is the maximum service temperature of Digital ABS DABS2?
Digital ABS DABS2 is rated for continuous use to about 50°C (122 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in Digital ABS DABS2?
Yes — Digital ABS DABS2 is available for 3D printing with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- PolyJet Digital ABS Plus / Digital ABS2 material data sheet (RGD5160-DM) — Stratasys (2023)
- PolyJet Digital Materials — design and post-processing guide — Stratasys (2022)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 / D570 test methods — ASTM International (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.