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CNC machining in Nylon
Excellent mechanical properties, thermal, chemical and abrasion resistant. Nylon - polyamide (PA) - is an engineering thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and high chemical and abrasion resistance.
CNC machining Nylon Materials
CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.
Nylon 6
PA 6 GF30
Description
Applications
CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.
Strengths
Excellent mechanical properties,High accuracy & repeatabillity
Weaknesses
Greater geometry restrictions than 3D printing
Characteristics
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Wall Thickness
0.75 mm
Tolerances
±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size
200 x 80 x 100 cm
Available materials
Nylon 6
Nylon 6 (CNC) - PA 6 - has excellent mechanical properties, with high toughness and hardness. Susceptible to moisture absorption.
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Glass-reinforced nylon has higher tensile strength than un-reinforced nylon while still benifitting from its flexibility. Very tough.
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