• Key Design Rules for ABS:

  For ABS design, keep walls between 2.0 and 3.0 mm thick to avoid issues like warping. 

  Include at least a 1° draft angle on vertical walls to help the part eject from the mold properly – use more for textures. Ribs c

  an boost strength; make them around 50-60% of the main wall thickness. 

  Always round the corners, both inside and out, to smooth out stress concentrations and help material flow better during molding. 

  Try to avoid undercuts in your design as they add to tooling costs.

   If you must include them, though, plan on using side-actions or lifters in the mold.

Home Appliance Applications for Custom ABS Parts:

• Control Panels & Bezels: The face of ovens, microwaves, washing machines, and dishwashers.

• External Housings & Covers: For blenders, coffee grinders, air fryers, and vacuum cleaners.

• Button & Knob Caps: The actual buttons you press and turn.

• Refrigerator Inner Door Liners & compartments.

• Air Conditioner Grilles & Vents.

• Small Internal Brackets & Mounts for securing components.