In the field of prototype production, plastics ABS and PC are widely used in different scenarios due to their unique performance characteristics, playing an irreplaceable role.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is an engineering plastic with excellent comprehensive performance, featuring outstanding impact resistance, heat resistance, low temperature resistance, and good chemical resistance. These characteristics make it the preferred material for the production of regular product prototypes. In the field of consumer electronics, ABS is commonly used to make prototype models for the shell of products such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. Its good dimensional stability and surface treatment ability can accurately verify the appearance design and assembly structure of the product. In the home appliance industry, ABS prototype models are used to make models of products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners, helping to evaluate exterior design, internal structural layout, and functionality. In addition, the toughness of ABS material makes it an ideal choice for making toy prototype models, such as remote-control cars, robot models, etc., which facilitates the evaluation of appearance and structure before large-scale production.
PC (polycarbonate) is known for its excellent transparency and impact resistance, and is suitable for making transparent or semitransparent prototype molds. In the production of components that require high transparency, PCs perform well, such as transparent windows and lenses for mobile phones. However, PC also has some shortcomings, such as poor self-lubricating properties, risk of stress cracking, and susceptibility to hydrolysis in high temperature environments. However, its excellent transparency and impact resistance still make it important in specific fields. For example, when making instrument small parts and insulating transparent parts, PC is an ideal choice, such as making prototypes for daily necessities such as water bottles.
ABS and PC have their respective focuses in prototype production. ABS is widely used in conventional product prototypes due to its comprehensive performance, while PC plays a key role in the production of specific transparent or semitransparent components due to its transparency and impact resistance.
