Appearance of pockets and faces
Mark visible surfaces and the acceptable machining finish. If paint or another finish follows machining, identify the coating and masking scope before comparing prices.
Engineering plastic / CNC MATERIALS
ABS CNC Machining
Custom ABS parts machined from solid stock, with the required formulation, color and surface appearance specified.
CNC milling & turning · Drawing-based orders
Are you comparing a machined ABS part with a printed prototype?
Compare the actual material form and production process. Machined solid ABS stock, FDM ABS filament and an “ABS-like” printing resin are different specifications. For CNC work, send the stock formulation, drawing and cosmetic requirements rather than transferring a printed-part datasheet into the order.
01 / MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
ABS grades & conditions.
Match the full designation on your drawing. Frequent machining experience, published project evidence and specifications for review are shown separately.
| Grade / designation | Experience | Include with your drawing | Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine-grade ABS | Specify for review | Machine-grade ABS: specify solid-stock grade, color and critical cosmetic surfaces. | Quote grade ↗ |
| FR ABS | Specify for review | Flame-retardant ABS: include the exact formulation and the relevant rating and thickness requirement. | Quote grade ↗ |
| ABS-ESD | Specify for review | ABS-ESD: state the required electrical range, test method and environmental condition from the design. | Quote grade ↗ |
Listed grades do not imply current inventory. Material condition, stock form and documentation are agreed with the quotation.
02 / MACHINING REQUIREMENTS
Make the drawing ready for review.
Focus on the details that change material purchasing, the machining route and finished-part acceptance.
Thin walls and screw bosses
Include minimum wall dimensions, threaded features and mating interfaces. A model alone may not communicate which dimensions or cosmetic details control acceptance.
Compare processes separately
For a prototype RFQ, identify whether machined ABS is mandatory or whether a printed alternative may be proposed. Any alternative should state its own formulation, build process and post-processing.
ORDER DETAILS
Material, finish and documentation.
Specify the requirements together so the quoted scope matches the finished part you need.
Purchasing
Material certificates ↗
Specify the material records and traceability your order needs.
ManufacturingFinish compatibility ↗
Connect material, coating and final dimensional requirements.
SpecificationGrade cross-reference ↗
Review regional names without assuming an automatic substitute.
Finishing is coordinated through specialist partners. View surface finishing services.
Is FDM ABS included in this CNC grade table?
No. This table covers machinable solid-stock specifications. FDM belongs to the separate 3D-printing material guide and needs process-specific properties and build requirements.
What should an ESD requirement contain?
Give the required property range, measurement method and test conditions from the product specification. The ABS-ESD label alone does not define a complete acceptance test.
DRAWING TO QUOTATION
Have a material on your drawing?
Send the drawing and quantity. We’ll review the material, machining route, finish and inspection requirements together.
Response within 24 hours of receiving complete project details.
Start with what you have.
Open the full request form ↗Details already in your drawing do not need to be repeated. If a material is undecided, tell us what the part needs to do.
See our inspection approach ↗