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Engineering Plastic
ABS
Versatile All-Purpose Thermoplastic
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene — the workhorse of engineering plastics. ABS delivers an excellent balance of strength, stiffness, and impact resistance at a competitive cost. Widely used across automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial equipment.
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Technical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 40 – 55 | MPa |
| Impact Strength (Izod) | 200 – 400 | J/m |
| Density | 1.03 – 1.07 | g/cm³ |
| Heat Deflection Temp | 88 – 110 | °C |
| Flexural Modulus | 2,100 – 2,800 | MPa |
| Shrinkage Rate | 0.4 – 0.7 | % |
Key Advantages
- ✓ Excellent balance of strength, stiffness, and toughness
- ✓ Easy to machine with good surface finish quality
- ✓ Readily paintable, platable, and bondable
- ✓ Cost-effective for prototypes and production parts
Applications
- ● Automotive interior trim
- ● Consumer electronics housings
- ● Appliance components
- ● Protective equipment
- ● Instrument panels
Available Manufacturing Processes
CNC Machining Injection Molding
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