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Typical Shrinkage Values for
Miscellaneous Resins
| Material |
Shrink (in/in) |
| ABS High Impact |
0.005-0.007 |
| ABS High Heat |
0.004-0.005 |
| ABS Med Impact |
.005 |
| Acetal |
0.005 |
| Acrylic Gen Purpose |
0.020-0.035 |
| Acrylic High Heat |
0.003-0.010 |
| Acrylic High Impact |
0.004-0.008 |
| Nylon 6/6 |
0.010-0.025 |
| Nylon 6 |
0.07-0.015 |
| Nylon 6/10 |
0.010-0.025 |
| Nylon 12 |
0.08-0.020 |
| Polycarbonate |
0.005-0.007 |
| PET - Amorphous |
0.003-0.005 |
| PBT |
0.010-0.020 |
| PBT 30% Glass Filled |
0.001-0.002 |
| Polyetherimide |
0.005-0.007 |
| Polyethylene Low Density |
0.015-0.035 |
| Polyethylene High Density |
0.015-0.030 |
| PPO |
0.005-0.007 |
| Polypropylene |
0.010-0.030 |
| Polystyrene Gen Purpose |
0.002-0.008 |
| Polystyrene High Heat |
0.002-0.008 |
| Polystyrene High Impact |
0.003-0.006 |
| PVC Rigid |
0.002-0.004 |
| PVC Semi Rigid |
0.008-0.025 |
| PVC Flexible |
0.002-0.006 |
| SAN |
0.002-0.006 |
The information presented
on this data sheet was acquired by from various sources,
including material producers
and recognized testing agencies. PSC
makes substantial efforts to assure the accuracy of this data.
However, PSC assumes no
responsibility for the data values and urges that upon final
material selection, data points are validated with the
manufacturer.
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