ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

ABS is a common thermoplastic known for its toughness, impact resistance, and ease of machining. It provides a good balance of mechanical properties at low cost and is widely used for prototypes, housings, and consumer products.

Machinability

82/100

Tolerance

±0.05 mm

Category

Engineering Plastics

Material Properties

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	44 MPa (6.4 ksi)
Yield Strength	43 MPa (6.2 ksi)
Hardness	Rockwell R105
Density	1.05 g/cm³
Machinability Rating	82/100
Thermal Conductivity	0.17 W/m·K
Melting Point	200–260 °C (processing range)
Tolerance	±0.05 mm

Common Grades

ABS General PurposeABS Flame RetardantABS-GF

Advantages

Easy to machine
Good impact resistance
Low cost
Can be painted and plated
Lightweight

Limitations

Low temperature resistance (80°C max)
UV-sensitive
Lower strength than engineering plastics
Not chemical resistant

Common Applications

Housings

Enclosures

Prototypes

Jigs

Fixtures

Consumer product shells

Industries Served

Consumer ProductsElectronicsAutomotivePrototyping

Available Surface Finishes

As-MachinedPaintedPlatedVapor Smoothed

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