# ABS

> The prototype plastic: tough, light, cheap — and it glues and paints like nothing else.

- Category: Engineering Plastics → commodity
- HTML page: https://fabvector.com/materials/abs (Portuguese: https://fabvector.com/pt/materials/abs)
- Price index: $ (1–5, 6061-T6 = $)

## Mechanical properties (typical values, not certified minimums)

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 40 MPa |
| Yield strength | ~40 MPa |
| Hardness | R105 (Rockwell) |
| Density | 1.05 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Corrosion resistance | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) |

## When to choose it

You need an economical, impact-tolerant prototype or enclosure that will be painted, silk-screened or solvent-bonded — ABS accepts all three better than POM or HDPE.

## When to look elsewhere

The part sees sunlight, solvents or service above ~80 °C, or needs precision running fits — step to polycarbonate for toughness outdoors (painted) or POM for precision.

## Typical applications

- Enclosure prototypes before injection molding
- Painted appearance models and housings
- Interior covers and brackets for equipment
- Bonded multi-part assemblies

## Compatible surface finishes

- [As-Machined](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/as-machined)
- [Bead Blasting](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/bead-blasting)
- [Wet Painting](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/wet-painting)
- [Silk Screening](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/silk-screening)
- [Laser Marking](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/laser-marking)

Industries: consumer-electronics, robotics, industrial-automation, automotive · Instant quote: https://fabvector.com/quote