LDO

Solid engineering ABS from Voron-kit supplier; moisture-sensitive sparkle line

Tier B

LDO is a Tier B brand: solid value with generally consistent quality, but some batch-to-batch variability has been reported. We rate them this way because of fabreeko and voron-community users report stardust abs prints consistently across obxidian and mosquito hotends and sparkle-filled abs is moisture-prone and can jam in 0.4mm or cht nozzles per user reports. Materials available from LDO include ABS and Stardust ABS. In day-to-day printing, LDO stands out for: strong inter-layer adhesion praised for functional voron enclosure parts. Spools typically run $22-$30 per kilogram.

Why Tier B?

  • Fabreeko and Voron-community users report Stardust ABS prints consistently across Obxidian and Mosquito hotends
  • Sparkle-filled ABS is moisture-prone and can jam in 0.4mm or CHT nozzles per user reports

Pros

  • Stated +/-0.02mm tolerance with 97C heat deflection
  • Strong inter-layer adhesion praised for functional Voron enclosure parts
  • AMS-friendly spool geometry for Bambu users
  • Backed by LDO Motors, a top-tier Voron kit supplier

Cons

  • ABS must be dried; more moisture-sensitive than some competing ABS brands
  • Sparkle/filled variant not suitable for 0.4mm or CHT nozzles
  • Narrow catalog focused on ABS rather than full material range

Additional Notes

  • LDO Motors filament line; popular with Voron and Bambu enclosure builders

LDO Filament FAQ

What materials does LDO make?

LDO produces filament in the following materials: ABS, Stardust ABS. Each material is suited to different print applications - check our material database for printing temperatures and specs.

What tier is LDO filament rated?

LDO is rated Tier B by Filament Cheat Sheet because of fabreeko and voron-community users report stardust abs prints consistently across obxidian and mosquito hotends and sparkle-filled abs is moisture-prone and can jam in 0.4mm or cht nozzles per user reports.

Is LDO good for beginners?

LDO can work for beginners, especially given the price point. Just be aware that some batch variability has been reported, so a temperature tower print is a good first step.

What are the pros and cons of LDO filament?

Pros of LDO: Stated +/-0.02mm tolerance with 97C heat deflection; Strong inter-layer adhesion praised for functional Voron enclosure parts; AMS-friendly spool geometry for Bambu users; Backed by LDO Motors, a top-tier Voron kit supplier. Considerations: ABS must be dried; more moisture-sensitive than some competing ABS brands; Sparkle/filled variant not suitable for 0.4mm or CHT nozzles; Narrow catalog focused on ABS rather than full material range.

How much does LDO filament cost?

LDO filament typically costs between $22 and $30 per kilogram, depending on the material and color. Specialty composite or engineering-grade materials sit at the upper end of that range.

Where can I buy LDO filament?

LDO filament is sold directly through Fabreeko at https://fabreeko.com/collections/ldo-filament. It is not generally stocked on Amazon.