Rapid Ready Materials Glossary Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
(ABS) Plastic A commonly used thermoplastic which is made by
polymerizing styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of
polybutadiene. Processed from bauxite to produce a soft,
durable, light metal with a silver or grey appearance. Found in
both powdered and melted form when used in additive
manufacturing. This is a composite material made from several
thin bonded layers of metal. The ingredients added to make a
metal laminate usually focus on creating a material that behaves
like metal, but is resistant to a specified need (such as
stress, heat, etc.). Metal Powders (Powder Metallurgy) Includes
tool steel, nickel-based superalloys, and dissimilar metals
among others. Metal may have been milled, atomized or
precipitated to create a powder. A number of powders are
mechanically alloyed—or blended—to produce a stronger end
product. When used in additive manufacturing, this material is
often hardened (i.e. cured) by exposure to light, frequently
ultrav