Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a common thermoplastic polymer.
ABS is one of the most widely-used plastics, and can be found in basic everyday items such as computer keyboards, kitchen appliances, LEGO toys, the plastic guards on wall sockets, and in the protective cases of power tools.
The light weight and ability of ABS to be injection molded has made it useful in creating products needing complex and precise shapes, such as musical instruments, automotive components, medical devices, protective headgear, golf club heads, and canoes.
Aside from the mechanical advantages of ABS, it also has good electrical insulation properties. The electrical properties Of ABS manifest well at a wide range of frequencies, and even in high temperature and high humidity environments. This makes ABS suitable as a protective material for electrical parts such as chips and cables.
ABS can be extruded into very thin filaments, and used as material for 3D printers It is one of the most preferred materials for 3D printing due to its durability and ability to withstand
higher temperaturesFrom kitchen tools to car panels, ABS seems to be everywhere. Its durability and high heat resistance, as well as its versatile physical and chemical properties, makes it one of the best choices of material for plastic manufacturing and processing. According to industry experts, the use of ABS is predicted to grow by 4% to 5% annually