The material search application provides access to a material database of metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), polymers (thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers), composites, and ceramics. The database can be filtered by material type and display material properties such as density, hardness, tensile strength, and yield strength. Upper and lower limits can be entered for any material property to filter the results and glossary entries are available as well. Lastly, side-by-side comparisons of the material data sheets can also be viewed.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) - Introduced in the late 1940s ABS has a wide range of good properties. It's very stiff, tough, thermal and chemically resistant, it is easy to process and has an excellent surface appearance. ABS is used in many impact-resistant applications from motorcycle fairings to lawn mower housings.