PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is extracted from the polymerization of the vinyl chloride monomer. We can classify PVC into two large groups: rigid PVC and flexible PVC.

Rigid: used for the construction of pipes, pipes, containers, tool accessories, parts, blinds, windows, etc.
Flexible: Corrugated tube, traffic signals like cones. irrigation hoses, curtains for refrigerators, footwear, medicina, etc.

This material begins to soften at 80 ° C and to get rid at 140 ° C. Thanks to these and other properties, PVC is a recyclable material.

Among the main features of PVC we find:

• Different degree of hardness.
• Waterproof.
• It does not corrode.
• It is modelable if subjected to high temperatures.
• Good electrical insulation.
It is a very materialessential
• Stable and inert.
• Good mechanical resistance and impact.
• High resistance to abrasion.
• Resistant and lightweight
• Good thermal insulation
• It is odorless, tasteless and innocuous.

ABS material (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a type of thermoplastic that is very resistant to impact or shock.

Its applications are several, for example is a material widely used in the manufacture of interiors or components of cars such as moldings, as well as in products for domestic use such as toys, tools, housings of electrical devices etc.

One of its most important characteristics is its great tenacidad in almost all types of temperatures.

Being a very hard material has good chemical resistance, low water absorption and high resistance to abrasion, where other types of plastics would be more brittle.

This type of material is becoming very famous in the particular field and widely used due to the great growth in the sales of domestic 3D printers, the main printing raw material.next to the PLA.

Identification of ABS
Parts that are made of ABS material must be marked in accordance with ISO 11469 (DIN 58840).