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ABS is a thermoplastic polymer (plasic) it´s the stuff Lego is made of.  
ABS is a thermoplastic polymer (plasic) it´s the stuff Lego is made of.  


== solvents ==
==Solvents==


Also ABS is dissoluble in [[Acetone]], meaning you can use [[Acetone]] to glue two ABS parts together or alter the surface.  
Also ABS is dissoluble in [[Acetone]], meaning you can use [[Acetone]] to glue two ABS parts together or alter the surface.  


== thermal properties ==
==Thermal Properties ==
 
ABS glass transition temperature is approx 105°C (similar to a melting point). This makes it great for [[3DP|3D Printing]] and injection molding or it can be bent when heated with a [[hot air gun]].
 
== Chip Removal ==


ABS is easy to machine. It can be cut with your
ABS glass transition temperature is approx 105°C (similar to a melting point). This makes it great for [[3DP|3D Printing]] and injection molding or it can be bent when heated with a [[Hot Air Gun|hot air gun]].

Revision as of 13:57, 26 July 2022

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ABS

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Synonyms: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Suggested Tools: 3D Printers
Similar (More or Less): pla


ABS is a thermoplastic polymer (plasic) it´s the stuff Lego is made of.

Solvents

Also ABS is dissoluble in Acetone, meaning you can use Acetone to glue two ABS parts together or alter the surface.

Thermal Properties

ABS glass transition temperature is approx 105°C (similar to a melting point). This makes it great for 3D Printing and injection molding or it can be bent when heated with a hot air gun.