ABS-like
ABS-like resin is a photopolymer engineered to mimic the mechanical properties of injection-molded ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). It offers a balance of strength, stiffness, and impact resistance, making it ideal for engineering-grade parts, prototypes, and functional assemblies. While not a true thermoplastic, ABS-like resins are formulated to closely simulate ABS behavior under mechanical stress.
Benefits
High stiffness and tensile strength
Good impact resistance
Excellent dimensional accuracy and resolution
Good thermal stability
Limitations
Still more brittle than actual ABS
Limited flexibility
Susceptible to UV and chemical degradation
Industries
ABS-like resins are commonly used in engineering, consumer product development, industrial design, and manufacturing support tooling, where strength and aesthetics are both important. They’re ideal for mechanical prototypes, housings, functional brackets, fixtures, snap-fit testing, and visual concept models that simulate injection-molded parts. Their fine surface finish and rigidity make them especially valuable in small-batch production or iterative design where ABS-like behavior is required before tooling.