ABS Manufacturing Services
Precision Manufacturing Services for ABS and Custom Components
PartsMake converts technical drawings into reliable physical components, from single-piece prototypes to high-volume production runs. Choose ABS for its balanced cost, rigidity, impact resistance, and finishing flexibility.
±0.005 mm
Precision tolerance capability
1.5–3.0 mm
Typical ABS wall thickness
5-axis
Complex multi-face machining
Built for engineering teams
Submit STEP, IGES, or PDF drawings with material, tolerance, and annual volume requirements for rapid DFM feedback.
Material fundamentals
Engineering-grade ABS with a practical balance of performance and cost
ABS, or Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, is a standard engineering plastic favored for its impact resistance, rigidity, and cost-effectiveness. It is also easy to machine and supports a range of secondary finishing options.
Design focus
For injection molded ABS, consistent wall thickness helps prevent sink marks. For CNC ABS, complex internal features can often be produced without the upfront tooling investment.
Typical ABS material properties
Reference values| Property | Typical value | Design relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Density | ~1.04 g/cm³ | Lightweight component design |
| Tensile strength | 40–45 MPa | Structural load planning |
| HDT | 90–100°C | Thermal operating limits |
| Izod impact strength | 200–300 J/m | Impact and drop resistance |
| Molding shrinkage | 0.4%–0.7% | Mold and dimension planning |
| Typical wall thickness | 1.5–3.0 mm | Molding and part consistency |
Process selection
Choose the right ABS route for your volume and geometry
Project requirements determine whether CNC machining or injection molding is the more efficient path. Use the comparison below as a starting point for your manufacturing discussion.
Best for prototypes and low volume
Iterate quickly without tooling costs
CNC machined ABS is ideal for functional prototypes, low-volume production, and parts with complex internal features that are difficult to mold. It supports immediate design iteration without the cost of tooling.
Consider CNC when you need
- • Fast design changes
- • Complex internal geometry
- • Prototype or low-volume quantities
- • No initial mold investment
Production capabilities
From multi-axis machining to finished enclosures
Our contract manufacturing workflow supports engineering plastics, metals, complex assemblies, and ready-to-use sheet metal components.
CNC machining
01- Milling: 3-axis, 4-axis, and simultaneous 5-axis operations.
- Turning: Shafts, pins, and bushings up to Ø500 mm.
- Mill-turn: Combined operations in one setup.
- Swiss machining: Small-diameter production up to Ø32 mm.
- Grinding: Surface, cylindrical, and centerless grinding.
Sheet metal fabrication
02- Laser cutting: Fiber laser profiles in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum up to 25 mm.
- CNC bending: Press brake capacity up to 200 tons.
- Hardware: PEM nuts, studs, and standoffs.
- Finishing: TIG, MIG, and laser welding, powder coating, anodizing, and silk-screen printing.
Quality control
03Every project undergoes inspection for dimensional accuracy and material compliance.
- • CMM and optical measurement
- • Full dimensional reporting
- • Material certificates
- • Batch traceability
- • Surface roughness and hardness testing
Technical control
Tolerance and surface specifications
We maintain strict control over tolerances and surface requirements for machined components, with documentation available for production projects.
| Specification | PartsMake capability |
|---|---|
| Standard tolerance | ±0.01–0.05 mm |
| Precision tolerance | Down to ±0.005 mm |
| Surface roughness | Ra 0.4–3.2 μm |
| Minimum feature size | 0.5 mm |
| Maximum milling size | 1200 × 800 × 600 mm |
Application fit
ABS components for electronics and consumer products
Our services support consumer electronics, industrial automation, medical device development, and product engineering teams.
Electronic enclosures
Custom ABS housings with precise cutouts for connectors, displays, and other integrated components.
Consumer products
Cosmetic and functional parts that may require secondary finishing or texturing.
Functional prototypes
Engineering models for fit, form, and function testing before production commitment.
Structural brackets
Metal frames and mounts for mechanical assemblies, supported by machining and fabrication capabilities.
Request a quote
Turn your ABS design into a production-ready part
Send your technical drawings in STEP, IGES, or PDF format. Include material specifications, tolerance requirements, and estimated annual volume so our engineering team can prepare a useful quotation.
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We provide rapid DFM feedback to help optimize your parts for cost and production efficiency.