ANYCUBIC ABS-Like Resin 3.0: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-26

Summary

ANYCUBIC ABS-Like Resin 3.0 is a 1 kg UV photopolymer resin for 365-405 nm LCD and DLP printers sold in many colors, but no owner discussion specific to this formula was found and no independent instrumented test exists, so real-world failure modes are undocumented. Running cost cannot be pinned to a yearly figure because IPA, PPE and UV curing equipment are the consumables and their replacement rate is not on record. It is a reasonable buy near the manufacturer-direct sale price of $23.99/kg, and should be compared with ELEGOO or Siraya Tech ABS-like resins when a third party charges above about $35/kg.

Common problems and fixes

“14K” is not a separate formula — retailer titles add “Upgraded 14K”, but the manufacturer page names the product “Anycubic ABS-Like Resin 3.0” and no separate chemistry is documented; the suffix refers to compatible 8K, 14K and 16K printers, so buying a “14K” listing does not get a different resin. [1][6][7][9]
Published bending strength is unverified — the data sheet lists 1500-2000 MPa bending strength, unusually high for a resin, with no independent verification found; treat it as a marketing figure. [1]
Per-printer settings required — exposure times are published per model (Photon Mono M7 Max, M7 Pro, M7, Mono 4 Ultra, Mono 4) at 0.05 mm layer thickness; wrong settings cause failed prints, and no owner-verified settings for this formula exist. [2]
No exact-formula owner feedback — no owner threads specific to ABS-Like Resin 3.0 were found; older Anycubic ABS-like threads discuss different formulas and do not establish 3.0 performance. [10][11][12]
Shore hardness stated two ways — 83-86D in the spec table versus 86D in marketing copy, so the as-printed hardness is not pinned to a single number. [1]

Parts and consumables

No published spare parts — no replacement bottle, cap or nozzle is documented for this resin, and it is a consumable with no repair path. [1]
PPE and ventilation — resin printing requires gloves, eye protection and ventilation; “low odor” does not mean odor-free. [6]

Yearly running cost

A yearly total cannot be computed from the sources. The only cost on record is the resin itself at $23.99/kg on sale ($32.99 regular) from the manufacturer store in October 2026; third-party sellers charge $15.99 to $49.98. IPA, PPE and UV curing equipment are also required, but no usage rate, replacement interval or electricity figure is published.

When it is a good buy

Price thresholds at other stores (store and month-year):

Under about $23.99/kg (Anycubic store, October 2026) — at the manufacturer-direct sale price, the published property set (Shore hardness 83-86D, tensile strength 38-45 MPa, elongation 25-30%) and 365-405 nm compatibility make it a reasonable candidate for general functional and display prints, provided settings are verified for the specific printer. [1]
Above about $35/kg — compare with competing ABS-like resins (ELEGOO, Siraya Tech) mentioned in the review. [6]

Named alternatives:

ELEGOO ABS-like resin — the named competitor to compare when a third party prices this resin above about $35/kg. [6]
Siraya Tech ABS-like resin — the named competitor to compare on the same basis. [6]