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Olive· Bambu Lab ABS

Name: Bambu Lab ABS Olive
Brand: Bambu Lab

Bambu Lab· SKU: 40502

Heat ResistantTough / Impact ResistantChemical ResistantVapor SmoothableSandable

AMS compatible

Ease of use Hard

Tricky. Wants careful tuning, strong bed adhesion, and usually an enclosure.

Filament Color

Olive#789D4A

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Bambu Lab ABS Olive Summary

This filament is tricky to print, heat-resistant. Worth watching: it can be prone to warping and a bit smelly to print.

Print characteristics

Layer adhesion GoodBed adhesion EasyBridging & overhang FairSpeed sensitivity HighWarping HighShrinkage 0.4-0.8 %Stringing LowOozing LowOdor Strong

Strengths

Solid strength for everyday parts
Handles heat well
Prints clean with minimal stringing
Good electrical insulator

Things to watch

Prone to warping, use a heated bed and ideally an enclosure
Degrades in sunlight, not ideal for long-term outdoor use
Gives off noticeable fumes, print with ventilation or filtration
Fussy about bed adhesion, use a brim, glue, or a textured plate

Drying

This material is fairly forgiving about moisture. When it needs drying, run it at 60-70 °C for 2-4 h. Keep it in a heated dry box while printing for the cleanest results.

Compatibility

AMS

Compatible

ENCLOSURE

Required

PART COOLING

None

WHILE PRINTING

Keep in a dry box

NOZZLE TEMP

240–270 °C

BED TEMP

80–100 °C

Color

A solid Olive filament. It reads as a green, close to olive drab.

Finishing

SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly

Common uses

⚙️ Mechanical GearsSnap-fit enclosures

☀️ Outdoor Automotive partsCar interior accessories

⚡ Electronics Electronics enclosures

Specialties

Heat ResistantWithstands elevated temperatures (hot car, warm electronics) without deforming. Printable on standard printers. HDT ~80-120°C.

Tough / Impact ResistantEngineered to resist breaking, cracking, or shattering under impact. Unlike standard PLA, which snaps, this flexes slightly before breaking. Ideal for parts that get dropped, bumped, or stressed.

Chemical ResistantResists damage from oils, fuels, acids, industrial chemicals or solvents. For laboratory equipment, fuel system components, or chemical storage.

Vapor SmoothableReacts to chemical vapors (acetone for ABS/ASA, or other solvents) that partially melt the surface. Creates a glossy, injection-molded finish with no layer lines.

SandableEasily sanded, filed, or carved without gumming up sandpaper.