Abs plastics provide a balanced combination of mechanical toughness wide temperature range good dimensional stability chemical resistance electrical insulating properties and ease of fabrication.
Molding abs plastic sheet.
Cast your mold with.
Thermoplastic as opposed to thermoset refers to the way the material responds to heat.
Thermoplastics become liquid i e.
Have a glass transition at a certain temperature 221 degrees fahrenheit in the case of abs plastic.
Place the plastic sheet on a cookie sheet and place in an oven set to 250 f.
Wait about 10 minutes for it to warm fully.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene abs is an opaque thermoplastic and amorphous polymer.
Abs plastic is available in a wide range of grades including medium and high impact heat resistant plateable fire retardant and both low and high gloss varieties.
You may purchase a mold or create your own custom molds out of reusable molding materials silicone and or plaster.
Molding plastic is a fun inexpensive way to create unique pieces or replicas of your favorite items.