| Processes | Lead Time | Colors | Tolerance | Price | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Mill CNC Lathe | As fast as 3 days | Black, neutral matte finish | With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium | $ | Impact-resistant applications, production-like parts (pre-injection molding) |
ABS is a low-cost engineering plastic, widely used for pre-injection molding prototypes. CNC machined ABS is a great option for production-like parts, where detail and mechanical properties are important.
|
Max Part Size |
Min End Mill Size |
Min Drill Size |
Min Wall Thickness | Undercuts | Radii : Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x, y, z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d, l] (lathe) |
0.8mm (0.03 in) |
0.5mm (0.02 in) | 0.5 mm | Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles | Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter. |
ABS has a somewhat matte finish (think lego bricks) and can be painted. Certain faces may appear more shiny depending on their geometry and how they’re machined. If painting ABS parts, finish will be dependant of the choice of paint.
Max Part Size | Min End Mill Size | Min Drill Size | Min Wall Thickness | Undercuts | Radii : Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x, y, z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d, l] (lathe) | 0.8mm (0.03 in) | 0.5mm (0.02 in) | 0.5 mm | Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles | Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter. |
Cost Saving Tip
To reduce costs, limit the number of part setups, the number of inspection dimensions or tight tolerances, and deep pockets with small radii.
Visit our CNC Machining Services Page
ABS plastic is a low-cost engineering plastic, widely used for pre-injection molding prototypes. CNC machined ABS is a great option for production-like parts, where detail and mechanical properties are important.
Depending on the desired outcome for the project, ABS plastic can either be cut or engraved using CNC milling.
ABS plastic is an excellent choice for general purpose prototyping, pre-molding prototypes, parts that will receive impact and require toughness, or when low cost is desired.
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is an automated, subtractive manufacturing process where a CNC machine is controlled with a set of commands that, when followed, will produce a part. CNC operators create….
example dowel pin interference fit table
