Glossary of surface technology
ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer, impact-resistant thermoplastic. Used for many applications, above all in fabricated parts, but also as foils, plates, pipes and profiles. The bonding of coats on ABS surfaces can be significantly increased by plasma treatment. A large number of consumer goods and housings are made of the versatile plastic material ABS e.g. toys such as terminal blocks, computer housings or plastic chrome parts.