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In this video, we take on a challenge to print a full build-volume ABS part with a 0.8mm nozzle using the Vision Miner 22 IDEX V3 3D printer. ABS is notorious for warping and curling, especially on large, thick parts. But the 22 IDEX’s heated chamber changes the game, allowing us to 3D print massive ABS components without warping or print failures. Watch as we optimize settings, tune parameters, and print a part the size of a trash can in one go!

ABS plastic is popular in engineering for its durability and heat resistance, but standard 3D printers struggle with big ABS prints. Without a heated chamber, ABS parts often warp out of shape or separate from the print bed. That’s where the 22 IDEX comes in—it features a full heated chamber that lets ABS and other high-temp polymers relax as they’re printed, reducing warping and improving adhesion.

The Process: Tuning for Perfection

The customer’s request for a large ABS print gave us the perfect opportunity to push the 22 IDEX V3 to its limits. Each round, we dialed in settings, adjusting flow rates, pressure advance, and infill overlaps to optimize the print.

By testing settings with each iteration, we achieved a balanced flow, ideal layer adhesion, and stable overhangs. We used a 0.8mm nozzle for faster, efficient printing on this large part, doubling the standard layer height to 0.4mm, which cut down print time significantly. This print took over three days and used nearly 3 kilograms of ABS filament!

Key Setting Changes:

• Nozzle: 0.8mm vs. standard 0.4mm – doubled layer height and nozzle size for faster printing
• Volumetric Flow Rate: Started at 10, increased to 20 at max settings
• Pressure Advance: Fine-tuned
• Infill Overlap: Increased for stronger layer bonds
• Infill Pattern: Switched to Hilbert curve for warp-resistance on long extrusions

Nano Polymer Adhesive - Essential for ABS bed adhesion at this size

Without the Vision Miner Nano Polymer Adhesive, even the heated chamber wouldn’t have kept this large part stable. The adhesive provides secure bed adhesion and prevents warping on high-temp materials like ABS, polycarbonate, and nylon. (Get your adhesive here: [ Ссылка ].)

The Result

After carefully tuning settings and optimizing every detail, we successfully printed a massive ABS part that’s durable, stable, and ideal for engineering applications like automotive panels, tooling, and fixtures. At the end of the print, we demonstrate removal techniques, using an ice pack to release the part from the heated bed.

About Vision Miner

At Vision Miner, we’re not just here to sell you 3D printers and scanners—we’re here to support you with tools that actually get the job done. Our focus is on high-temp, industrial-grade equipment that can handle materials like ABS, PEEK, PEKK, and Ultem, so you can create durable, top-quality parts for serious applications.

Check out our website at [ Ссылка ] -- we've got a full line-up of industrial 3D printers, professional 3D scanners, as well as tools and accessories like our Nano Polymer adhesive. When it's all said and done, though, we prioritize building strong relationships with our customers. When you call us, you won’t get a corporate receptionist -- our team is here speak with you and determine what the right equipment for your project REALLY is -- even if we don't sell it.

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00:00 Introduction
00:48 How we chose to tune the part
01:16 Rev 1
01:59 Rev 2
02:31 Calibrating first layer mesh leveling
03:23 Rev 3
04:47 Rev 4
05:25 Rev 5
05:47 Rev 5b
06:10 Rev 6 - Full L Shape
07:21 Extraordinary Failure
09:07 Z-Height Test (Vase Mode)
09:54 Considerations on your Filament Selection
11:25 Rev 7
11:40 Rev 8
13:36 Large Spools on the 22 IDEX?
15:08 FULL SEND: Printing the whole build volume (Rev 10)
16:43 Removing the Print (tools to consider)
18:14 Removing the Part from the Plate
19:17 3D Chiropractic
19:52 Shameless Nano Polymer Adhesive (NPA) Plug
20:44 How much does the part weigh?
21:51 Removing Marks from the bottom of your 3D print
22:25 How to learn more? Give us a call!

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