ABS-Like
ABS-Like is a polyurethane-acrylate photopolymer for SLA/DLP/LCD printing that matches the stiffness, toughness and appearance of injection-moulded ABS at 52 MPa tensile strength, 12 % elongation and Shore D 82.
ABS-Like grades and fills
ABS-Like is supplied in 5 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 5 grades and fillsHide
| Grade · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
High-toughness / impact-modified ABS-Like | Pick when snap-fits, clips, thin walls or drop-test parts need real ductility instead of brittle fracture. | 40 | 44 | 32 | 78 Shore D |
Static-dissipative ABS-Like | For electronics trays, nests and handling fixtures that must not build up static charge. | 42 | 48 | 8 | 83 Shore D |
FR V-0 | Required for electrical enclosures, rail/aero interior mock-ups and any part needing a UL 94 V-0 rating. | 43 | 48 | 7 | 84 Shore D |
Heat-resistant ABS-Like | Use for parts seeing hot air, near-motor housings, paint-bake or short thermal excursions above 80 °C. | 62 | 5 | 86 Shore D | |
Mineral/glass-filled rigid ABS-Like | Choose for stiff, dimensionally stable jigs, fixtures and thin ribs where deflection matters more than toughness. | 62 | 3 | 88 Shore D |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways ABS-Like is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
BIO | Biocompatible / medical-model ABS-Like | Certification |
STDDefault | Standard ABS-Like photopolymer, post-cured | Standard supply |
What is ABS-Like?
ABS-Like is a polyurethane-acrylate photopolymer for SLA/DLP/LCD printing that matches the stiffness, toughness and appearance of injection-moulded ABS at 52 MPa tensile strength, 12 % elongation and Shore D 82. It is used for functional prototypes, fit checks and cosmetic models because print accuracy is high, surfaces are fine, and sanding and painting are straightforward at far lower cost than engineering high-temperature resins. It is a thermoset, so it cannot be remelted or welded; heat resistance is limited (HDT typically 45–70 °C, 55 °C maximum service) and continued UV exposure post-cures the part until it yellows and embrittles. ABS-Like has a density of 1.12 g/cm³ (0.0405 lb/in³), lighter than 67% of polyurethane grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 62°C (144 °F). ABS-Like has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) — weaker than 61% of polyurethane grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 2.2 GPa (0.319 Msi).
What is ABS-Like used for?
- Consumer housings
- Drop-test prototypes
- Appearance and cosmetic models
- Assembly fit-check parts
- Covers and bezels
- Control-panel prototypes
- Painted or plated show models
Advantages
- Polishes to a fine finish — 72/100, better than 80% of polyurethane grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 6.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 100% of polyurethane grades
- Limited service temperature — 55°C (131 °F), worse than 95% of polyurethane grades
- Low fracture toughness — 1.3 MPa·√m (1.18 ksi·√in), worse than 90% of polyurethane grades
- High mold shrinkage — 0.6%, worse than 75% of polyurethane grades
ABS-Like properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among polyurethane grades.
Physical5
ABS-Like has a density of 1.12 g/cm³ (0.0405 lb/in³), lighter than 67% of polyurethane grades. Its glass-transition temperature is 62°C (144 °F).
Mechanical16
ABS-Like has a yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) — weaker than 61% of polyurethane grades. Elongation at break is 12% and the elastic modulus is 2.2 GPa (0.319 Msi).
Thermal10
ABS-Like is rated for continuous service to 55°C (131 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 60% of polyurethane grades. Thermal expansion is 90 µm/m·K (50 µin/in·°F).
Electrical6
ABS-Like is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 18 kV/mm (457.2 V/mil) and a resistivity of 1×10¹² Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (68/100), worse than 92% of polyurethane grades. UV resistance is poor.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of ABS-Like takes about 120 MJ of energy and emits 6.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 98% of polyurethane grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability6
ABS-Like's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 64% of polyurethane grades); weldability not recommended (5/100); formability not recommended (5/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the polyurethane family
Yield strength against density for every polyurethane grade FabDigit runs. ABS-Like is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with ABS-Like
Is ABS-Like easy to machine?
Drills, taps and sands easily with sharp tools and low heat, but is notch-sensitive — pre-drill pilot holes, use light feeds and avoid clamping thin cured sections.
Can ABS-Like be welded?
Thermoset — cannot be heat welded; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or a drop of the same UV resin cured with a 405 nm lamp.
Can ABS-Like be formed, bent or molded?
Printed on 385/405 nm SLA/DLP/LCD at 25–35 °C vat temperature, then IPA-washed and UV/heat post-cured (typically 5–30 min at 40–60 °C) to reach datasheet strength; design 2 mm minimum walls and add drain holes for hollow parts.
ABS-Like chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomerbackbone toughness/elongation | 30 – 60 | 45 |
| epoxy acrylate / polyester acrylate oligstiffness and Tg | 0 – 25 | 10 |
| monofunctional acrylate monomer (IBOA, Hviscosity control | 15 – 40 | 28 |
| multifunctional acrylate crosslinker (HDcrosslink density | 5 – 20 | 12 |
| photoinitiator (TPO / TPO-L / BAPO)385/405 nm cure | 0.5 – 4 | 2 |
| pigment, dispersant, UV blocker, defoamecure-depth and appearance control | 0.3 – 3 | 1.5 |
| inorganic filler (silica / glass / talc)only in RIGID and FR variants | 0 – 40 | 0 |
What surface finishes work on ABS-Like?
Sands from 400 to 2000 grit and takes primer, spray paint, vacuum metallizing or electroplating well; always prime or clear-coat with UV blocker since bare parts yellow and embrittle in sunlight.
How much does ABS-Like cost?
ABS-Like is a budget-cost polyurethane ($), cheaper than about 99% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
ABS-Like — frequently asked
What is ABS-Like used for?
ABS-Like is typically used for consumer housings, drop-test prototypes, appearance and cosmetic models, assembly fit-check parts, covers and bezels and control-panel prototypes. In short: tough and impact-resistant; mirrors molded ABS.
What is the yield strength of ABS-Like?
ABS-Like has a typical yield strength of 45 MPa (6.53 ksi) and a tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) — weaker than 61% of polyurethane grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is ABS-Like easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 64% of polyurethane grades). Drills, taps and sands easily with sharp tools and low heat, but is notch-sensitive — pre-drill pilot holes, use light feeds and avoid clamping thin cured sections.
Can ABS-Like be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated not recommended (5/100). Thermoset — cannot be heat welded; join with cyanoacrylate, epoxy or a drop of the same UV resin cured with a 405 nm lamp.
What surface finishes work on ABS-Like?
Sands from 400 to 2000 grit and takes primer, spray paint, vacuum metallizing or electroplating well; always prime or clear-coat with UV blocker since bare parts yellow and embrittle in sunlight.
Can ABS-Like be formed, bent or molded?
Printed on 385/405 nm SLA/DLP/LCD at 25–35 °C vat temperature, then IPA-washed and UV/heat post-cured (typically 5–30 min at 40–60 °C) to reach datasheet strength; design 2 mm minimum walls and add drain holes for hollow parts.
What is the maximum service temperature of ABS-Like?
ABS-Like is rated for continuous use to about 55°C (131 °F), and briefly to 75°C. Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does ABS-Like cost?
ABS-Like is a budget-cost polyurethane ($), cheaper than about 99% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in ABS-Like?
Yes — ABS-Like is available for urethane casting with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- Formlabs Tough 2000 / Grey Pro photopolymer material data sheet — Formlabs (2023)
- Somos NeXt / Somos EvoLVe 128 stereolithography resin data — Covestro (DSM Somos) (2022)
- eSUN / Anycubic / Elegoo ABS-Like photopolymer resin TDS — eSUN, Anycubic, Elegoo (2024)
- ASTM D638 / D790 / D256 / D648 test methods for plastics — ASTM International (2022)
- Additive Manufacturing Technologies (vat photopolymerization chapter) — Springer (2021)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.