TissueDB/Materials/ABS
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ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic polymer used in 3D printing for rigid, durable models. Supplied as filament for FDM printers; print temperature typically 230–250 °C with a heated bed. Acetone vapour smoothing yields a fused surface finish. Used as a structural substrate in surgical simulators.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | Yes | Partial | 3D print at 230–250 °C with heated bed. | Acetone vapour smoothing improves surface finish. | |
| Cartilage | 3D-printed (FDM). | White UW Cricothyrotomy Simulator | |||
| Thyroid Cartilage | Partial | No | 3D-printed (FDM). | Lee 2021 | |
| Cricoid Cartilage | Partial | No | 3D-printed (FDM). | Lee 2021 |
Used In Simulators
| Simulator | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Injection Laryngoplasty Simulator | Rigid 3D-printed structural framework. See the simulator page for build detail.[1] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Lee M, Ang C, Andreadis K, Shin J, Rameau A. An open-source three-dimensionally printed laryngeal model for injection laryngoplasty training. Laryngoscope 2021;131(3):E890–E895. DOI: 10.1002/lary.28952. PMID: 32750164.
At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]- Common names: ABS plastic, ABS filament, ABS print material
- Regional names: Plástico ABS (Spanish/Portuguese), Plastique ABS (French), ABS樹脂 (Chinese)
- Forms: ABS filament, ABS sheet, ABS rod, ABS pellets, ABS pipe
- Chemical/Technical terms: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ABS terpolymer, ABS thermoplastic
Background
Clinical Context for Simulation
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/ABS". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |