Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2: Complete Guide to ABS-Like Photopolymer Resin for Strong Functional 3D Printing
Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2 is an ABS-like photopolymer resin for LCD, MSLA and DLP resin 3D printers. It is designed for stronger, more resilient and more functional 3D printed models. This resin is especially useful when standard resin feels too brittle and printed parts need to survive assembly, post-processing, transport, moderate stress and practical use.
While standard resin is often selected for decorative models and simple display prints, ABS-Like Resin Pro 2 is better suited for functional prototypes, electronic housings, clips, brackets, mounting parts, tooling fixtures, master models, miniatures, engineering parts and design objects. It combines the detail of resin printing with better impact resistance and reduced brittleness.
🚀 What Is Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2?
Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2 is a liquid photopolymer material that produces stronger and less brittle models after UV curing compared with many standard resins. The term ABS-like means that the resin imitates some practical properties of ABS plastic: better impact resistance, improved crack resistance and more useful behavior for functional parts.
This is not FDM filament. It is a resin for vat photopolymerization 3D printing. It cures under UV light, prints layer by layer in a resin vat and requires washing, drying and final UV curing after printing.
⭐ Features — Key Benefits of Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2
- 🛡️ Toughness Upgrade
The resin is designed for models that need improved impact resistance and reduced brittleness. - 💧 High Flowability, High Success Rate
Viscosity of 300-400 mPa·s at 25 ℃ helps the resin flow well in the vat and supports stable layer formation. - 🌿 Low Odor for Peaceful Printing
Reduced odor makes printing more comfortable, while ventilation, gloves and eye protection are still required. - 🎯 High Detail Reproduction
The resin captures small details, textures, reliefs, thin walls, fittings and complex geometry. - 🧩 Wide Compatibility
Suitable for LCD, MSLA and DLP resin 3D printers using 365-405 nm / 405 nm UV curing. - 🎨 Multiple Color Options
Available in White, Grey, HD Gray, Beige, Black, Purple, Blue, Clear, Translucent Green, Translucent Blue, Translucent Red, Translucent Yellow and Smoky Black.
🧱 Best Applications
- Functional prototypes: engineering samples, test parts, R&D models and fitting components.
- Housings and shells: electronic enclosures, covers, panels and decorative inserts.
- Mounting parts: brackets, clips, snap-fit parts, holders and mechanical connectors.
- Tooling fixtures: jigs, guides, workshop aids and production fixtures.
- Miniatures and figures: characters, tabletop models, collectibles and decorative prints.
- Architectural models: facades, buildings, interior elements and scale models.
- Master models: parts for silicone molding, casting or duplication workflows.
💪 Why Choose ABS-Like Resin Instead of Standard Resin?
Standard photopolymer resin can provide excellent detail, but it is often brittle. That is fine for display models, but not always suitable for parts that must be assembled, clipped, handled, transported or used in functional testing. ABS-like resin is designed to make printed parts more practical.
Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2 offers 35-40% elongation at break, 212 J/m Izod impact strength and 82-84 HD hardness. These properties make it a better option for practical parts than many brittle standard resins, while it still keeps the precision and smooth surface quality associated with resin 3D printing.
⚙️ Specification — Technical Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material type | Photopolymer resin |
| Resin type | ABS-like functional resin |
| Pre-print preparation | Shake well before use |
| Print environment | 20-40 ℃ |
| First layer exposure duration | 20-40 s |
| Normal exposure duration | 1.5-3 s |
| Print temperature | 20-50 ℃ |
| Wavelength | 365-405 nm |
| Viscosity | 300-400 mPa·s at 25 ℃ |
| Density | 1.05-1.25 g/cm³ |
| Hardness | 82-84 HD |
| Tensile strength | 35-45 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 35-40% |
| Flexural modulus | 40-45 MPa |
| Flexural strength | 1400-1800 MPa |
| Young’s modulus | 1600-1800 MPa |
| Izod impact strength | 212 J/m |
| Volume shrinkage | 4.3-5.6% |
| Cleaning | 95% IPA / isopropyl alcohol |
| Washing duration | ≥3 min |
| Post-curing UV wavelength | 405 nm |
| Curing temperature | 18-30 ℃ |
| UV intensity | 25000-30000 uW/c㎡ |
| Curing time | 3 min |
🎨 Color Type — Available Colors
| Official color | HEX | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|
| White | #EFF0F1 | Models for painting, priming and clean display prototypes |
| Grey / Gray | #7E93A7 | Universal prototypes, miniatures, mockups and detail inspection |
| HD Gray | #768692 | Technical models, strict prototypes and surface inspection |
| Beige | #FCC89B | Figures, characters, anatomical mockups and warm light-toned prints |
| Black | #212721 | Housings, technical parts and finished black models |
| Purple | #825DC7 | Miniatures, decorative prints and design parts |
| Blue | #00A3E0 | Display prototypes, housings, mockups and vivid models |
| Clear | Not specified | Clear parts, light-transmitting elements and polishing workflows |
| Translucent Green | #009A17 | Decorative models, housings and visual prototypes |
| Translucent Blue | #077CAB | Translucent elements, design models and illuminated parts |
| Translucent Red | #D22630 | Bright decorative prints and visual effects |
| Translucent Yellow | #D5BF39 | Light translucent parts and display models |
| Smoky Black | #688197 | Dark translucent housings and design models |
⚙️ Recommended Printing Parameters
The settings below are starting points. Always run exposure calibration before production printing, because results depend on resin color, temperature, LCD screen condition, release film type, model geometry and UV power.
| Printer Model | Exposure Time | Light-Off Time | Bottom Exposure Time | Bottom Layers | Z Lift Distance | Z Lift Speed | Z Retract Speed | Anti-Aliasing Level | Layer Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photon P1 | 2 s | 2 s | 25 s | 1 | 5 mm | 3 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 4 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 | 2.2 s | 0.5 s | 35 s | 4 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 Pro | 2 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 4 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M7 Max | 2 s | 0.5 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5 | 2.8 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 5 | 8 mm | 5 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5s | 2.8 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 5 | 8 mm | 5 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono M5s Pro | 3.6 s | 0.5 s | 30 s | 5 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4 | 2.8 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4K | 2 s | 0.5 s | 40 s | 6 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 4 Ultra | 2.6 s | 1 s | 30 s | 5 | 5 mm | 8 mm/s | 8 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono 2 | 2.5 s | 1 s | 25 s | 5 | 6 mm | 4 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono X2 | 2.5 s | 0.5 s | 20 s | 5 | 8 mm | 2 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono X 6K | 2 s | 0.5 s | 23 s | 6 | 8 mm | 2 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Photon Mono X6Ks | 2.5 s | 0.5 s | 20 s | 5 | 8 mm | 3 mm/s | 4 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Anycubic Photon M3 Max | 3 s | 2.5 s | 35 s | 6 | 10 mm | 2 mm/s | 3 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
| Anycubic Photon M3 Premium | 2.5 s | 0.5 s | 25 s | 4 | 8 mm | 6 mm/s | 6 mm/s | 1 | 0.05 mm |
📄 File Download — Technical Files
- MSDS / SDS — material safety data sheet for safe handling, storage and disposal.
- TDS — technical data sheet with material parameters.
- REACH — chemical safety compliance document.
- RoHS — report related to restricted hazardous substances.
🧪 Instructions for Use
Before Printing
- Shake the bottle well to distribute pigment and resin components evenly.
- Clean the resin vat and build plate.
- Check the release film for cloudiness, cuts or deformation.
- Make sure the build plate is calibrated and slicer settings match the resin and printer.
- Keep the working temperature above 20 ℃.
During Printing
- Pour resin carefully without exceeding the maximum fill line.
- Use proper model orientation and reliable supports for functional parts.
- Do not place the printer in direct sunlight.
- For clear and translucent colors, avoid increasing exposure without testing.
After Printing
- Remove the model from the build plate with a scraper.
- Remove supports with flush cutters or a suitable tool.
- Wash the model in 95% IPA or a compatible resin cleaner.
- Dry the model before final UV curing.
- Perform final curing at 405 nm.
- Filter remaining resin through a 100-mesh filter before reuse.
🛡️ Safety and Storage
Reduced odor does not mean that the resin is completely safe. Liquid photopolymer resin requires careful handling, ventilation and personal protection.
- Wear nitrile gloves and safety goggles.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- Store the bottle tightly closed, away from sunlight and UV sources.
- Keep resin away from children, pets and food-contact surfaces.
- Do not pour liquid resin or contaminated IPA into drains.
- Fully cure resin waste with UV light before disposal.
❓ FAQs
It is suitable for prototypes, housings, brackets, figures, mockups, tooling fixtures, snap-on parts and functional components. Yes. Functional printing is one of its main use cases. For highly loaded parts, separate strength testing is recommended. Use 95% IPA or a compatible cleaner for photopolymer resin. No. This is liquid resin for resin 3D printers, not plastic filament. Yes. Exposure testing helps tune settings for a specific printer, color, temperature and release film.What can be printed with Anycubic ABS-Like Resin Pro 2?
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