November 17, 2021 9:58 pm
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Why do manufacturers in a variety of industries use ABS sheets to create products and components? For one thing, ABS plastic is low cost, offering extreme durability at budget-friendly prices. It’s also highly versatile and can be molded into specific, unique shapes in a variety of colors. Here are some of the industries and products that commonly use ABS plastic sheets in manufacturing. Automotive components ABS plastics are used to make a variety of durable, long-lasting automobile components. From vehicle body parts and steering wheel covers to dashboards and door panels, vehicle manufacturers take advantage of the exceptional strength and the light weight of ABS. In many cases, manufacturers who choose ABS over other plastics are able to reduce the... View Article
September 7, 2021 7:16 pm
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In the manufacturing industry, there’s a large variety of different plastics that lend themselves to specific applications due to their inherent characteristics. Strength, durability, texture, melting point and other factors must be taken into account when choosing the right plastic material for a project. One of the most common plastics is ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), or engineering plastic. Manufacturers often replace other types of plastic with ABS sheets—it’s a low-cost alternative that provides enhanced durability compared to other options. Here are some of the applications that are best suited for this form of plastic material. 3D-printed components The 3D printing industry has exploded in recent years as technology continues to develop, and ABS plastics are being widely used in the... View Article
January 10, 2018 11:03 pm
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At D&D Plastics, we are known for a wide variety of our plastic products and manufacturing services, including our ABS sheets. We receive a wide variety of questions about ABS sheets in Utah, some of which we have listed below with their corresponding answers. If you have additional questions about our ABS sheets or any of our other products or services, we encourage you to contact us today for more information. Q: What is ABS plastic? ABS stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. It is an opaque thermoplastic and an amorphous polymer. It being a “thermoplastic” refers to how it holds up to the application of heat. Rather than burning, thermoplastics liquefy, which allows them to be more easily molded and... View Article
January 18, 2017 2:45 am
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When you create products that offer little room for failure, ABS sheets are a good investment. Also known as engineering plastic, ABS sheets offer durability that supports quality at a lower cost than you would expect. If you are considering this material for your own production run, here are the industries and applications where ABS sheets in Orem, UT can serve customers well: Heavy equipment: There is always a desire to help machinery run better and more efficiently. This often involves upgrading parts. When there are new ideas for machinery components, it is best to test the design first. This requires the manufacturing of a durable prototype that provides the best representation of how the part will perform if produced.... View Article
