chamfer
Used to remove sharp edges and improve assembly feel and safety; it also helps reduce the risk of edge chipping and stress concentration.
ABS
ABS(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer) is one of the most commonly used engineering plastics in injection molding, featuring excellent overall mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and processing fluidity.
Quote checklist: Upload your 3D model and, when available, a 2D drawing. Identify the required process, material, quantity, critical dimensions, finish, appearance standard, and target delivery date.
Key Material and Manufacturing Parameters
Engineering note: Values below are typical reference ranges. Final manufacturability, tolerances, material condition, surface finish, cost, and lead time depend on the drawing, geometry, quantity, and selected process.
Upload CAD files and mark critical features for an engineering review before production.
| Process | Injection Molding |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS |
| Material overview | ABS is a common material option in injection molding scenarios, suitable for balancing cost, appearance and performance. |
| Applications | Suitable for scenarios such as prototypes and functional validation, you can choose a more suitable material solution based on appearance, strength, temperature resistance and cost targets. |
| Accuracy | ±0.2 mm |
| Minimum wall thickness | 1.0mm |
| Service temperature | 300-600℃ |
| Tensile strength | 450-1100MPa |
| Density | 7.7-8.5 g/cm³ |
| Finishing | Chamfering, grinding, bonding, screen printing, laser engraving |
| Typical lead time | Related to structure, quantity, mold/tooling plan and finishing; clear delivery and expedited options will be given after uploading the file |
Finishing
polish
Used to optimize the touch and details of the appearance surface; suitable for injection molded parts that require appearance consistency and feel.
bonding
Suitable for component structure or assembly needs; it is recommended to reserve the bonding surface and positioning structure during the design stage, and explain the bonding strength/appearance requirements in the remarks.
screen printing
Used for graphic information such as logos, marks, and scales; it is recommended to provide vector files and position and size instructions to ensure consistency and testability.
Laser engraving
Suitable for serial numbers, QR codes and durable markings; it is recommended to reserve a flat craft surface and clarify font size/depth and contrast requirements.
Why Choose ABS (Injection Molding)
Strong versatility, suitable for mass production path
Injection molding enables stable, repeatable manufacturing; when you need plastic parts for volume delivery, ABS is a common starting point.
Cost and performance balance
Suitable for low-cost general-purpose parts, achieving a more controllable balance between appearance, structure and delivery efficiency.
Electrical insulation application friendly
Suitable for structural parts/shell designs that require electrical insulation (specific indicators can be noted when enquiring).
Secondary process has wide coverage
Supports chamfering, grinding, bonding, screen printing, laser engraving and other processing, making it easier to meet marking and assembly needs.
Recommended Applications
- General plastic parts: Sensitive to cost and hoping for better appearance and manufacturability
- Prototype and functional validation: Requires material and process evaluation close to mass production route
- Identification and traceability: Screen printing/laser engraving is required to realize logo, scale, serial number and other information
- Assembly/subassembly plan: Structural design that requires bonding or secondary processing
It is not recommended to use it directly (it is recommended to change materials/processes)
- Extreme heat resistance/high temperature long-term working conditions: It is recommended to evaluate higher temperature-resistant material systems
- High Strength Metal Replacement: Recommended to evaluate metal materials or structural enhancement options
- Extremely sensitive to "zero defects" in appearance: It is necessary to define the appearance grade in advance and evaluate the mold and process costs.
- Extremely strict dimensional tolerances: Recommended to provide full 2D tolerance callout and conduct DFM/mold flow assessment
Design and DFM Guidelines
- Uniform wall thickness: Try to keep the wall thickness as consistent as possible to avoid shrinkage, dents and warping caused by sudden changes in thickness; use reinforcement instead of pure thickening when necessary.
- Draft angle: It is recommended to reserve a draft slope for the side wall, and the texture/grain surface usually requires a larger slope; the more important the appearance surface is, the more important it is to confirm the mold opening direction in advance.
- Rib/Boss: The ratio of rib thickness and column structure needs to be controlled to avoid the risk of shrinkage marks and cracking; it is recommended to mark assembly requirements in the drawings for key screw positions.
- Gate/Parting Line: It is recommended to define the "invisible surface/acceptable surface" in advance for the appearance surface in order to optimize the position of the gate, ejector pin mark and parting line.
- Tolerances and Assembly: 2D markings are required for assembly hole positions, positioning surfaces and buckle fits; for structures that are sensitive to "fitting feel/gap/interference", it is recommended to undergo DFM review first.