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ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS is one of the most widely used engineering plastics. It combines high toughness, good strength, dimensional stability, and a high-quality surface finish. Due to its easy processing and the possibility of metallization or painting, it is particularly popular in the automotive industry, electrical engineering, and consumer electronics.
Advantages
- High toughness
- Good impact resistance
- Good dimensional stability
- High-quality surface appearance
- Easy painting and metallization
- Good machinability
- Good electrical insulation
- Easy injection molding
- Good price/performance ratio
Disadvantages
- Low UV resistance without stabilization
- Lower chemical resistance than PP or PE
- Higher density than PP
- Limited heat resistance
Typical applications
DashboardsAppliance housingsElectronics housingsLEGO bricksSuitcasesInstrument panelsPrintersComputersVacuum cleanersPower toolsAutomotive interiors3D printing (ABS filament)
Processing
Injection moldingExtrusion3D printing (FDM)ThermoformingMachining
Most common modifications
ABS FRABS UVABS Heat StabilizedABS Electroplating GradeABS Glass FiberABS High FlowABS Food ContactABS Conductive