ABS Engineering Plastic
ABS offers good machinability, cosmetic finish and low cost for visual prototypes and lightly loaded structures. Machined surfaces can be sanded, painted and screen printed, making ABS useful for housings, panels and assembly trials. Its heat and chemical resistance are limited; evaluate PC or a PC/ABS grade where greater temperature capability or impact resistance is needed.
Typical Applications
Visual prototypes, housings, panels, assembly-validation parts, lightly loaded structures and fixture accessories. Sanding and painting can improve the finish. Consider PC or PA66 for more demanding mechanical or thermal requirements, PPS or PEEK for selected chemical and high-temperature applications, or POM for low-friction wear parts.
Reference Properties & Manufacturing Parameters
Reference values are indicative and are not guaranteed specifications. Material grade, stock condition, processing, test method and part geometry can change the result. A listed temperature is not a continuous-use rating.
| Dimensional tolerance | Confirm during drawing review |
|---|---|
| Minimum wall thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Reference temperature range | 85 °C |
| Reference tensile strength | 40–50 MPa |
| Reference density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
- Reference properties depend on the supplied grade, condition and test method. Confirm the required material specification before ordering.
- The listed temperature is a catalog reference, not a guaranteed continuous-service limit; assess load, duration and environment for the application.
- The source does not state units for the tolerance value. Confirm dimensional tolerances during drawing review.
Finishing Options
Confirm compatibility with the exact material grade and application. Define cosmetic surfaces, coating thickness, masking and any dimensional or performance requirements before manufacture.
Design & Manufacturing Review
- Provide a 3D CAD model and a dimensioned 2D drawing identifying critical tolerances, datums, threads and fits.
- Review thin walls, deep cavities, internal corner radii and tool access. Material condition and workholding affect distortion and achievable tolerances.
- Define cosmetic surfaces and masking requirements. Coating thickness may affect dimensions and assembly fits.
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