Overview

ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a low cost engineering plastic that is easy to machine and fabricate. ABS is commonly used for structural applications when impact resistance, strength, and stiffness are required. It is widely used for fabricating prototypes since it has excellent dimensional stability and is easy to paint and glue.

Advantages

low cost
strong and stiff
easily machined
easily thermoformed
easily bonds with adhesives
excellent impact and scratch resistance

Applications

storage cases
models and prototypes
point-of-purchase displays
instrument panels
housings, guards, and covers
thermoformed trays and tote bins

Cut Tolerance +0" -.25"

Additional Info

Tensile Strength (psi):

4,100

Impact Strength (ft-lbs/in):

7.7

Specific Gravity:

1.04

Machinability:

85%

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F x 10-5):

5.6

Water Absorption (24hr Immersion):

Flexural Modulus of Elasticity (psi):

304,000