ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

ABS is a versatile engineering thermoplastic that offers an excellent balance of properties. Known for its impact resistance, structural strength, and aesthetic appeal, ABS is ideal for both functional and decorative applications.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Material Properties

Mechanical Properties

Impact resistance: 200-400 J/m
Tensile strength: 35-50 MPa
Excellent dimensional stability
Good surface hardness
High rigidity and toughness
Excellent stress crack resistance

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Thermal Properties

Heat deflection temperature: 85-100°C
Continuous service temperature: 75-85°C
Good low-temperature impact resistance
Thermal expansion coefficient: 95 × 10^-6/K

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Processing Properties

Excellent flow characteristics
Easy to process (150-260°C)
Suitable for complex geometries
Good for chrome plating
Excellent for painting and printing
Low mold shrinkage (0.4-0.7%)

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Parts Manufacturing Processes

Injection Molding

Excellent

Advantages

High production efficiency
Complex geometry capability
Excellent surface finish
Cost-effective for high volumes

Key Parameters

melt temperature: 220-260°C

mold temperature: 50-85°C

injection pressure: 50-100 MPa

CNC Machining

Good

Advantages

Excellent for prototypes
High precision
No tooling costs
Quick turnaround

Key Parameters

cutting speed: 300-500 m/min

feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev

tool type: Carbide tools

3D Printing

Good

Advantages

Complex geometries possible
Fast prototyping
No tooling required
Design iterations

Key Parameters

nozzle temperature: 230-250°C

bed temperature: 95-110°C

layer height: 0.1-0.3mm

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Technical Specifications

density

1.02-1.08 g/cm³

water absorption

0.3-0.7%

tensile strength

35-50 MPa

flexural modulus

2000-2600 MPa

impact strength

200-400 J/m

heat deflection

85-100°C

mold shrinkage

0.4-0.7%

melt temperature

220-260°C

Processing Guidelines

molding temperature

220-260°C

mold temperature

50-85°C

drying conditions

80°C for 2-4 hours

injection pressure

50-100 MPa

recommended thickness

1.0-3.0 mm

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Parts Industry Applications

Automotive

Dashboard components
Interior trim parts
Mirror housings
Grilles and panels

Consumer Electronics

Smartphone cases
Laptop housings
TV bezels
Gaming console enclosures

Medical Devices

Equipment housings
Laboratory devices
Diagnostic tool casings
Non-critical medical components

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