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ABS CNC Machining & Waterjet Cutting Canada | Precision ABS Parts – uMake Montréal

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OFFERED

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CHARACTERISTICS

  • Mechanical properties: ABS is rigid, has high dimensional stability, and is resistant to abrasion, strain, and impact. It has a tensile strength of 30–60 megapascals (MPa). 

  • Electrical properties: ABS has low conductivity of heat and electricity, making it a good choice for electrical insulation. 

  • Chemical resistance: ABS is chemically resistant, but can be attacked by polar solvents. 

  • Appearance: ABS has a high surface brightness and can be manufactured in a variety of colors and surface textures. 

  • Cost: ABS is relatively inexpensive. 

  • Recyclability: ABS is recyclable and can withstand being heated and cooled multiple times. 

  • Safety: ABS is generally safe for use in food containers. ​

 

DISADVANTAGES

  • Poor fatigue resistance: ABS has poor resistance to fatigue stress. 

  • Non-biodegradable: ABS is non-biodegradable and produces potentially dangerous waste if not recycled. 

  • Low conductivity: ABS has low conductivity, so it can't always be used in situations where conductivity is important. 

  • Flammability: ABS is combustible and can melt and burn, releasing toxic fumes. Flame retardants can help improve its fire resistance. 

  • Low melting point: ABS has a low melting point, usually around 200–240°C (392–464°F), so it's not suitable for high-heat applications. At higher temperatures, it can deform or lose its mechanical properties. 

  • Poor weather resistance: ABS can become brittle and discolored when exposed to sunlight and UV radiation. 

  • Dimensional instability: ABS has a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than other engineering plastics, so it can change dimensions when the temperature changes. 

  • Poor solvent resistance: ABS has poor resistance to solvents, greases, alcohols, and aldehydes. 

PRODUCT AND INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS

  • Automotive Covers, Shrouds, and Housings

  • Playgrounds

  • Pipes

  • Toys, kitchen appliances, and luggage

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is one of the most popular engineering-grade thermoplastics for custom machined parts in Canada, and at uMake.ca in Montréal, it’s a go-to material for both CNC routing and waterjet cutting. Tough, impact-resistant, and easy to machine, ABS offers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, excellent dimensional stability, and good chemical resistance—making it ideal for prototypes, enclosures, automotive components, consumer products, and structural parts that need to withstand real-world use without cracking or deforming.

Thanks to its low moisture absorption and ability to hold tight tolerances (±0.005" typical), ABS excels when cut on our high-precision CNC routers (perfect for thinner sheets up to 50 mm) or our 5-axis abrasive waterjets (ideal for thicker blocks and plates with no heat distortion). We stock black, white, and natural ABS in sheets, rods, and blocks, and every part benefits from smooth edges, optional deburring, and post-machining finishing like flame polishing or vapour smoothing for a glossy look.

Ordering custom ABS parts is fast and simple at duform.app—upload your DXF, STEP, or CAD file, get an instant price, choose waterjet or CNC routing, select thickness and quantity (no minimums), and receive your parts anywhere in Canada in 3–7 days. From single prototypes to production runs, uMake.ca + duform.app delivers tough, precise ABS components, made in Montréal and shipped fast. Start your project today!

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