I researched a lot about the difference between ABS and PLA filament.
The majority of online users use PLA filament-or Polylactic Acid- because does not need a heated bed, It can be printed using a lower temperature range (180-200), and it sticks very well without the printed object lifting off. Also, some claim that it smells like cotton candy when it melts and the fumes are minor. The downside is that it is a little more brittle, jams in the extruder a lot, and it is biodegradable so your prints will not last forever, especially for outdoor prints.
ABS- or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene- needs a heated bed in order to print and prints at a much higher temperature range. (210-240) It tends to be very easy to use and print with, but it shrinks while it cools. Therefore, it may lift off the bed and the layers might crack or split. It is very strong, and it tends to bend instead of snap when pressure is applied. The fumes have a very strong, which smells exactly like plastic. It is not biodegradable so it is perfect for projects that are exposed to the elements, or need to last for a long time.
The majority of online users use PLA filament-or Polylactic Acid- because does not need a heated bed, It can be printed using a lower temperature range (180-200), and it sticks very well without the printed object lifting off. Also, some claim that it smells like cotton candy when it melts and the fumes are minor. The downside is that it is a little more brittle, jams in the extruder a lot, and it is biodegradable so your prints will not last forever, especially for outdoor prints.
ABS- or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene- needs a heated bed in order to print and prints at a much higher temperature range. (210-240) It tends to be very easy to use and print with, but it shrinks while it cools. Therefore, it may lift off the bed and the layers might crack or split. It is very strong, and it tends to bend instead of snap when pressure is applied. The fumes have a very strong, which smells exactly like plastic. It is not biodegradable so it is perfect for projects that are exposed to the elements, or need to last for a long time.