Is natural colored ABS stronger than colored ABS? What is your opinion?
My opinion is that it is at least stronger than black ABS and that to get a black part that must be strong you are better off printing it in natural colored ABS and then using a black permanent marker to make it black.
I find that I need to use hotter temperatures on deeper colors. But, once I’ve found the right temperature for that particular filament, it’s as strong as any other color.
I mention black specifically because it would have the most pigment.
Not necessarily the most pigment; it’s just black pigment. Really bright white filament has a lot of pigment also, as does any “deep” color.
Sorry, can’t help you there. If strength is critical can you use any of the new Taulman filaments? He/‘they’ have a deal going on Kickstarter now. If your system can take the heat consider the Tritan filament.
@Kenneth_Cummings what temp? I do Not have an all metal hot end and I have pet heat break.
For me clear ABS seems to provide the strongest layer bonds and the most strength in printed parts. Natural is next, all other colours are somewhat less.