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Material Surface Finishes
Polymor; Yellow ABS
Description: Original
ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a common thermoplastic polymor typically used for
injection moulding applications.
Rationale:
I chose to replicate ABS because of its popularity and my interaction with it everyday. I
decided to take refernce from a yellow suitcase I own with intersting molding details.
Attributes:
ABS has a high tensile strength and is very resistant to physical impacts and chemical
corrosion, which allow the finished plastic to withstand heavy use and adverse conditions.
Applications + Samples:
Suitcase Safety Helmet Level Ear Defenders Tape Meaure
Replication
Replication Process:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Sanded the acrylic to Used the milling Sprayed the surface with
achieve a smooth base machine to create Primed the surface. yellow spray paint.
to work with. grooves in the acrylic. Final Result
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