Many plastics applications, especially sample or prototype parts, require thermoforming to form the plastic into unique shapes and sizes. Thermoforming is accomplished in 3 steps: a plastic sheet is carefully heated to a pliable, stretchable temperature, the heated plastic is placed in a mold, then the individual pieces are trimmed to size. Thermoforming Applications At […]
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Product highlight: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Machined Plastics
For prototyping or when impact resistance, strength, and stiffness is required, ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is the plastic of choice. ABS has excellent dimensional stability making it the perfect plastics material to use for your next prototyping project. It’s also easy to paint and glue. Natural (beige) and Black ABS are FDA compliant for use […]
Featured Product: ABS
ACI Plastics is proud to spotlight ABS. This incredible impact-resistant and inexpensive plastic is the perfect option for many projects because it’s easy to thermoform. ABS is a great option for retail store fixtures and POP displays, machine housings and much more thanks to its durability and resistance to impact and wear-and-tear. ABS also […]