As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under \"Comments\" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade. Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut OnceSince custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring TapeExtend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2\" has a bigger mark than 1/4\" which has a bigger mark than 1/8\". The smallest mark follows at 1/16\". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End HookThe sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Black Machine Grade ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Sheet is a strong, machinable thermoplastic suited for applications requiring good rigidity, hardness, impact strength, and moderate heat resistance. Produced for a wide range of versatile applications, ABS is valued for its toughness, structural strength, and ease of fabrication. Machine grade ABS undergoes a dedicated annealing process—gradual heating and cooling—to minimize internal stresses, making it significantly more reliable for precision machining than standard extruded grades. It performs well at low temperatures and maintains its dimensional stability across a wide operating temperature range. Looking for an alternative for non-machined parts? We also offer Extruded Grade ABS, which is not heat-treated and serves as a more cost-effective option for thermoforming and applications not requiring close tolerances. Machine grade ABS is annealed to help reduce internal stresses, improving dimensional stability during machining and making it the superior choice for close-tolerance machined parts. It is the correct choice if you need: While both grades share similar baseline properties, their manufacturing processes make them suited for entirely different applications. ABS plastic can be processed by any standard thermoplastic processing method and is easily machined. It is an optimal material for turning, drilling, milling, sawing, die-cutting, and shearing. Additionally, ABS can be easily cut with standard at-home power tools and line bent using standard heat strips. [PDF] ABS Machine Grade Spec Sheet Tough, Machinable ABS for Precision Fabrication
Why Choose Machine Grade ABS?
Machine Grade vs. Extruded Grade ABS
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Shipping will vary based on whether your order contains custom or cut-to-size products. Details about shipping can be found here.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, CAS 100-42-5, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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