CNC Machining ABS
ABS Plastic: A Versatile Material for CNC Machined Parts
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, or ABS, is a widely recognized thermoplastic polymer that serves as an excellent material for CNC machining. This versatile plastic is created through the copolymerization process involving acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, each contributing unique properties to the final product.
The proportions of these three monomers can be varied to produce ABS with different characteristics and melting temperatures. By blending ABS with other plastics or additives, its functionality can be expanded, resulting in variations that offer improved impact resistance, heat resistance, flame retardancy, transparency, reinforcement, and suitability for electroplating.
Delivering High-Quality CNC Machined ABS Parts from China
LK tools, a leading CNC machining services manufacturer in China, has established a reputation for machining a diverse array of materials to create high-quality, low-cost parts. Among the various engineering plastics we work with, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) CNC machining parts are one of the most sought-after due to their versatility and durability.
We specialize in customizing precision CNC ABS parts tailored to the specific needs of our clients, whether based on customer specifications, samples, or detailed drawings. Junying's expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of plastic ABS machining services, including CNC milling, drilling, turning, and lathing. This allows us to produce ABS parts with various geometries and dimensions to meet any design requirement.
Our CNC machining process ensures ABS precision parts are crafted with exceptional quality. We are capable of enhancing the appearance and functionality of ABS parts through surface spraying, electroplating, metal welding, hot pressing, and adhesion. As a result, the ABS parts we produce are widely utilized across many industries, such as machinery, automotive, electronic appliances, instruments and meters, textiles, and construction.
The technicians at LK tools bring years of experience and in-depth knowledge to the CNC machining process, ensuring that every part we manufacture meets the highest standards of excellence. Our commitment to quality and precision makes LK tools a trusted provider for your CNC machined ABS parts needs. Contact us to find out how our expertise can benefit your next project.
The individual monomers play a key role in the overall properties of ABS:
Acrylonitrile contributes to enhanced heat stability and chemical resistance.
Butadiene delivers impact strength and toughness.
Styrene provides excellent formability and rigidity.
Typically, ABS appears as a light yellow or milky white granular non-crystalline resin. It's known as a low-cost engineering plastic, yet it offers a high-quality finish and is durable enough for production-like parts. CNC machined ABS is particularly well-suited for a variety of manufacturing techniques, including turning, drilling, milling, and lathing.
The adaptability and cost-effectiveness of ABS make it a popular choice for CNC machined parts in numerous industries. Whether it's for prototypes or end-use products, ABS offers a balance of strength, rigidity, and surface finish that can meet the demands of complex and detailed manufacturing projects.
The Distinctive Features of LK tools's ABS Machining Services for Plastic Parts
At LK tools, we offer specialized ABS machining services that cater to the unique requirements of plastic machined parts. Our ABS components are distinguished by several key features that make them suitable for a wide array of applications:
Chemical Resistance: While ABS shows limited resistance to acid and caustic solutions, it generally has good chemical resistance properties, protecting against various substances and ensuring longevity in different environments.
Temperature Versatility: ABS parts are capable of withstanding wide temperature ranges, making them adaptable for applications that experience temperature fluctuations.
Excellent Machinability: ABS's composition allows for good machinability, providing a smoother finish and making it easier to achieve precise dimensions and complex geometries.
Bonding and Weldability: Our ABS plastic parts are easy to bond and weld, offering flexibility in assembly and enabling the creation of larger or more complex structures from smaller components.
Dimensional Stability: We ensure that our ABS machined parts possess excellent dimensional stability, maintaining their shape and size over time despite external stresses or conditions.
Mechanical Toughness: The mechanical toughness of ABS makes it an ideal material for parts that require durability and impact resistance.
Our ABS machining services are perfect for crafting common mechanical parts, transmission components, and telecom parts. With LK tools's expertise, you can expect plastic machined parts that meet your exact specifications with the performance qualities essential for your application. Whether you need prototypes or high-volume production, we are equipped to deliver top-quality ABS parts that align with your project's needs.
Understanding the Typical Properties of ABS Resin for Machining
ABS resin is a versatile plastic material that is widely used in CNC machining for its balance of mechanical properties and ease of fabrication. Below is a breakdown of the typical properties of ABS resin across various types, each tailored for specific performance needs:
Performance Categories:
Universal
Medium Impact Type
High Impact Type
Heat-Resistant Type
Electroplating Type
Density:
ABS has a density range from 1.02 to 1.06 g/cm3, with slight variations depending on the type, indicating a relatively consistent mass across different grades.
Tensile Strength:
The tensile strength of ABS can range from 33 to 52 MPa, with medium and heat-resistant types showing higher strength. This indicates the material's ability to resist tension without breaking.
Elongation:
ABS exhibits an elongation percentage between 10 and 70%, with the high impact type offering the greatest stretchability before failure, which is essential for parts requiring flexibility.
Bending Strength:
With a bending strength ranging from 55 to 90 MPa, ABS can maintain its structure under a bending load, making it suitable for applications needing rigidity.
Flexural Elastic Modulus:
The flexural elastic modulus of ABS spans from 1.8 to 2.8 GPa, with the heat-resistant and electroplating types offering higher stiffness, which is important for maintaining shape under stress.
Izod Notched Impact Strength:
Measuring from 105 to 440 J/m at 23℃, this property illustrates the material's ability to withstand sudden impacts, with the high impact type exhibiting the greatest resistance.
Rockwell Hardness:
ABS shows a Rockwell hardness range of 88 to 112 (R), with heat-resistant types being the hardest. This measure of hardness is important for wear and scratch resistance.
Heat Distortion Temperature:
The heat distortion temperature varies from 87 to 121℃, indicating the temperature at which the material will deform under a specific load, with the heat-resistant type offering the highest resistance.
Linear Expansion Coefficient:
ABS expands at a rate of 6.4 to 11 × 10⁻⁵/℃, which is the measure of the material's dimensional change in response to temperature changes.
These properties of ABS resin make it a highly adaptable material for CNC machining, suitable for a broad range of applications. Whether the requirement is for high strength, flexibility, heat resistance, or suitability for electroplating, ABS resin offers the necessary characteristics to produce reliable and high-performance machined parts.