🔍 ABS vs POM (Delrin) –How to Choose the Right Plastic for Your Functional Prototype?
Selecting between ABS and POM (Delrin) is a common crossroad in prototyping. Your choice directly impacts performance, durability, and cost.
Here’s a quick comparison to guide your decision:
- Stiffness/Hardness:
- ABS: Medium
- POM (Delrin): High
- Impact Toughness:
- ABS: High
- POM (Delrin): Medium
- Friction Coefficient / Wear Resistance:
- ABS: Medium
- POM (Delrin): Very Low / Excellent
- Typical Surface Finish:
- ABS: Matte, easy to paint
- POM (Delrin): Glossy, difficult to bond
- Relative Cost:
- ABS: Lower
- POM (Delrin): Higher
✅ When to choose ABS:
Enclosures and housings requiring good impact resistance.
Appearance models and parts that need subsequent painting.
Cost-sensitive applications without requiring extremely high stiffness.
✅ When to choose POM (Delrin):
Functional parts requiring low friction and high wear resistance (e.g., gears, bearings, sliders).
Precision components demanding high rigidity and dimensional stability.
Applications requiring excellent fatigue and chemical resistance.
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