Advanced manufacturing technologies
ABS
ABS is a thermoplastic used in many everyday objects
This material is the ideal choice for functional prototypes or parts requiring good mechanical strength. Its resistance to UV, heat and compatibility with the RF signals, make it a material of choice for sustainable products.
Technical data
| TECHNICAL PROPERTIES | TEST | METRIC | IMPERIAL |
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| Tensile strength | ASTM D638 | 22 MPa | 3200 PSI | ||
| Modulus of elasticity | ASTM D638 | 1627 MPa | 236000 PSI | ||
| Elongation at break (%) | ASTM D638 | 6% | 6% | ||
| Flexural strength | ASTM D790 | 41 MPa | 6000 PSI | ||
| Flexural modulus | ASTM D790 | 1834 MPa | 266000 PSI | ||
| Impact resistance | ASTM D256 | 107 - 213 J/a | 2 - 4 ft-lb/in | ||
| Temp. Deflection | ASTM D648 | @264 PSI: 90°C | @264 PSI: 195°F | ||
| Temp. glass transition | DMA, (E) | 104 °C | 219 °F | ||
| Hardness | Rockwell | R 105 | R 105 | ||
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| All data are from the manufacturer's documentation. Fablab Inc. makes no representation concerning these values. | |||||
Applications
- Direct Digital Manufacturing: get your complex prototypes quickly
- Consumer Goods: appliances, electronics, accessories, etc.
- Industrial: spare parts, jigs, etc.
- Moulds for thermoforming
- Prototypes
Benefits
- True thermoplastic: durable and resistant
- Strength
- Thermal resistance
- Compatible with RF
- UV resistant