REFERENCE MATERIAL

ABS PLASTIC

Plastic

OVERVIEW

smooth molded plastic

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Density1.04 g/cm³

Tensile Strength40 MPa

Flexural Modulus2.3 GPa

Impact Strength20 kJ/m² (Izod)

Elongation at Break20%

Heat Deflection Temp98°C @ 0.45 MPa

Water Absorption0.3-0.7%

HardnessN/A

Temperature Range-40°C to 80°C

ADVANTAGES

Good impact resistance

Excellent dimensional stability

Easy to machine and fabricate

Good surface finish

Can be easily painted or plated

Relatively low cost

LIMITATIONS

Not suitable for outdoor use (UV sensitive)

Limited chemical resistance

Not food safe unless specially formulated

Can be brittle at low temperatures

VISUAL PROPERTIES

Surface Behavior

smooth molded plastic

Material Response

low gloss diffuse reflections

Micro Detail

subtle injection flow lines and soft surface grain

COMPATIBLE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

CNC MACHINING

Compatible

Precision subtractive manufacturing: 3/4/5-axis milling, turning & Swiss turning. Tolerances ±0.025mm, part size 10mm–1200mm.

INJECTION MOLDING

Compatible

Rapid aluminum tooling & production steel molds. Multi-cavity, insert molding & overmolding.

AVAILABLE FINISHES

As-Molded

Sanded/Polished

Painting

Chrome Plating

Texture (SPI Standards)

Vapor Smoothing (for 3D prints)

COMMON APPLICATIONS

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Phone cases, computer housings, keyboards

AUTOMOTIVE

Dashboard components, interior trim, wheel covers

TOYS

LEGO bricks, action figures, building blocks

APPLIANCES

Refrigerator liners, vacuum parts, mixer housings

PIPING

DWV pipes, fittings, drain systems

MEDICAL

Non-implantable devices, equipment housings

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