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ABS
Impact Resistance, Machinability, Cost Effective

ABS for CNC Machining

ABS is a low cost plastic material with outstanding impact resistance, machinability, and thermoforming characteristics.

Please note

The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control.

Design Tip

To cut costs, minimize the number of part setups, inspection dimensions, or strict tolerances, and avoid deep pockets with small radii.

Hardness

Material hardness is based on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.

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A low cost, highly machinable, and impact resistant plastic

ABS

ABS is an affordable plastic material known for its exceptional impact resistance, ease of machining, and thermoforming capabilities. ABS plastic comes in general purpose, machine grade, fire-rated, UV resistant, orthotic grade, FDA compliant grade, and scratch resistant varieties, available in a range of textures and colors.

Common applications include housings and enclosures for medical devices, lightweight brackets and mounts for aerospace components, and lab equipment components.

Performance Characteristics

  • Outstanding impact resistance
  • Easy too machine
  • Easy to bond with adhesives
  • Strong and stiff
  • Low cost

Common Brands

  • Royalite
  • Polystone
  • TECARAN

ABS Properties

  • Mechanical Properties
  • Thermal Properties
  • Electrical Properties
  • Optical Properties
  • Mechanical Properties

    Tensile Strength 4,100 psi
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity 294,000 psi
    Tensile Elongation 32%
    Flexural Strength 9,100 psi
    Flexural Modulus of Elasticity 304,000 psi
    Compressive Strength --
    Hardness (Rockwell) R102
    Izod Impact 7.7 ft-lbs/in

  • Thermal Properties

    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 5.6 in/in/°F x 10-5
    Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi/264 psi) 200 / 177 °F
    Max Continuous Service Temperature in Air 160 °F

  • Electrical Properties

    Dielectric Strength -- V/mil

  • Optical Properties

    Light Transmittance -- %
    Haze -- %