CNC Machining Plastic

MaterialColorFeatureIndustries
ABS Milky White(Natural), 
Black, Clear 
Electrically insulating
High stiffness
Good chemical resistance
Low density
Good damping
High toughness
Low moisture absorption
Food processing
Home appliances
Automotive industry
Fixture construction
Food engineering
Electronics
Medical technology
ABS-Flame RetardantMilky White(Natural), 
Black
Electrically insulating
High stiffness
Good chemical resistance
Low density
Good damping
High toughness
Low moisture absorption
Food processing
Home appliances
Automotive industry
Fixture construction
Food engineering
Electronics
Medical technology
PC+ABSBlackHigh impact strength even at low temperatures
High stiffness
Low overall shrinkage and 
high dimensional accuracy
Heat resistance
Automotive
Electronics
Home appliances
Fixture construction
PC (Polycarbonate)Clear, Black Excellent impact strength
Excellent strength and stiffness
Excellent dimensional stability
Good machinability
Aircraft and aerospace technology
Food engineering
Food processing
Cleanroom technology
Packaging and paper machinery
Acrylic(PMMA)Clear, Black High resistance to UV light and weathering,
Excellent light transmission
Unlimited coloring options
Sign manufacture
Point of Sales display units
Safety glazing
Machine enclosures
Model manufacture
POM Copolymer
(Acetal Copolymer)
White, Black 
 (Blue Yellow, 
Green, Red, Gray)
Meets requirements for USP Class VI
Compliant with cytotoxicity according to
ISO 10993-5
Good machinability
Medical technology
Pharmaceutical industry
POM Homopolymer
(Acetal Homopolymer)
White, BlackGood machinability
High stiffness
High fatigue strength
High creep resistance
Good wear properties
Very good abrasion resistance
Food processing
Food engineering
Automotive industry
Conveyor technology
Construction industry
Mechanical engineering
Electronics
Fixture construction
Gear manufacturing
Home appliances
POM  20% Glass Filled BlackVery good dimensional stability
Excellent strength and stiffness
Good machinability
Very high creep resistant
Automotive industry
Construction industry
Fixture construction
Gear manufacturing
POM Static Dissipative White, BlackEasy to machine
Good wear properties
Good chemical resistance
Good mechanical properties
Antistatic
Aircraft and aerospace technology
Protection of electronics
Computer technology
Explosion protection
Mining industry
Business machines
Conveyor technology
Nylon  PA6 Milky White Black(Blue)Excellent slip-stick properties
Excellent wear resistance
Good machinability
Resistant to many oils, greases, and fuels
High toughness
High mechanical load capacity
Conveyor technology
Construction industry
Heavy duty industry
Packaging and paper machinery
Nylon PA 66Milky White Black(Blue)Very good slide and wear properties
Good machinability
Broad chemical compatibility
Resistant to cleaning agents
Agricultural machinery
Automotive industry
Business machines
Construction industry
Food engineering
Conveyor technology
Heavy duty industry
Textile industry
Nylon PA66+30%GF BlackVery good mechanical strength
High heat deflection temperature
High stiffness
High strength
Excellent wear properties
High fatigue strength
Resistant to many solvents
High creep resistance
Power engineering
Gear manufacturing
Automotive industry
Conveyor technology
Mechanical engineering
Construction industry
HDPEWhite, Black
  (Blue Yellow, 
Green, Red, Gray)
Broad chemical compatibility
Easy to machine
Good impact strength
Low moisture absorption
Food processing
Food engineering
Conveyor technology
Chemical technology
Automotive industry
Home appliances
LDPE White BlackLow specific gravity
Chemical resistance
Impact strength
Trays and general-purpose containers
Corrosion-resistant work surfaces
Plastic wraps
Playground slides
UHMW PE  White BlackExtremely high abrasion resistance
Outstanding impact strength, 
even at low temperatures
Extremely low coefficient of friction
Self-lubricating
Great chemical resistance
FDA and USDA accepted
Broad temperature range ( -450° to + 180° F)
Little to no moisture absorption
Noise resistance
Shipping, handling, and storage industry
Farm machinery industry
Packaging machinery industry
Aeration, chemical, 
and biological treatment industry
Forestry industry
Coal shipping, storage machinery, 
mining, and preparation
PP HomopolymerWhite, BlackExcellent chemical resistance
High purity
Good mechanical properties
Very low water absorption
Chemical plant engineering
Cleanroom technology
Food processing
Food engineering
Pharmaceutical industry
Filter technology
Nuclear and vacuum technology
PP Copolymer White, BlackAutoclavable
Biocompatible
Good chemical resistance
Hydrolysis and superheated steam
Resistant
Low moisture absorption
Good slide and wear properties
Medical technology
Pharmaceutical industry
Food engineering
PP 30% Glass Filled BlackLow weight
High heat resistance
High tensile strength
High surface strength
High chemical resistance
Low oxidation resistance
Low abrasion resistance
Brittle in the coldness
HF-welding not possible
Natural color is not weather resistant
Chemical plant engineering
Cleanroom technology
Food processing
Food engineering
Pharmaceutical industry
Filter technology
Nuclear and vacuum technology
PEEK Natural
(Light Gray)Black
Very good chemical resistance
Good heat deflection temperature
Inherent flame resistance
Hydrolysis and superheated steam
Resistant
Very high stiffness
Very high creep resistant
High dimensional stability
Resistance against high energy radiation
Aircraft and aerospace technology
Automotive industry
Conveyor technology
Oil and gas industry
Mechanical engineering
Chemical plant engineering
PEI – (Ultem 1000)Natural(Amber)BlackHigh dielectric strength
Inherent flame retardant
Low smoke emissions
Easily machinable to tight tolerance
High thermal and mechanical capacity
Flame retardant according to UL94 V-0
Aircraft and aerospace technology
Automotive industry
Electronics
Medical technology
Semiconductor technology
Food engineering
PEI 30% GF Black High thermal and mechanical capacity
High dielectric strength
Excellent strength and stiffness
Excellent tensile strength
Easy to machine
Inherent flame resistance
Aircraft and aerospace technology
Electrical engineering
Automotive industry
Mechanical engineering
PTFE White BlackHigh heat resistance
Outstanding chemical resistance
High anti adhesives
Excellent bearing and wear properties
High dielectric properties
Extremely low friction coefficient
Performs in high heat environments,
 up to 500° F
Non-toxicity
Soft and formable
Machine shops
Automotive
Electronic industries
Prototype shops
Structural components
PVC ( RPVC)Gray, White, Clear Easy to machine
Excellent chemical resistance
Good mechanical properties
High purity
Chemical plant engineering
Semiconductor technology
Chemical technology
PBTBlack WhiteResistant to cleaning agents
Very good chemical resistance
Good wear resistance
Good impact strength
Low moisture absorption
Gear manufacturing
Mechanical engineering
Chemical plant engineering
Packaging and paper machinery
Conveyor technology
Semiconductor technology
Cleanroom technology
Automotive industry
PPSU BlackX-ray opaque
High thermal and mechanical capacity
Good heat deflection temperature
Hydrolysis and superheated steam
Resistant
Good impact strength
High gamma radiation resistance
Good chemical resistance
High strength
Medical technology
Electronics
Food processing
Process engineering