Plastic Materials

Material Suitable Processes Key Properties / Typical Applications
ABS CNC Machining; Injection Molding; Plastic 3D Printing Tough, impact-resistant, easy to machine and mold. Suitable for prototypes, housings, enclosures, functional parts, and appearance components.
PC / Polycarbonate CNC Machining; Injection Molding High impact strength, transparency, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. Suitable for clear covers, housings, protective parts, light covers, and functional components.
PMMA / Acrylic CNC Machining; Injection Molding Excellent optical clarity, light transmission, UV resistance, and appearance quality. Suitable for lenses, display cases, clear housings, light covers, and appearance parts.
POM / Delrin / Acetal CNC Machining; Injection Molding High stiffness, low friction, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. Suitable for gears, bushings, bearings, sliding parts, precision mechanical components, and industrial parts.
PA / Nylon CNC Machining; Injection Molding; Plastic 3D Printing High strength, toughness, wear resistance, fatigue resistance, and durability. Suitable for mechanical parts, industrial bushings, structural enclosures, gears, and functional prototypes.
PE / Polyethylene CNC Machining; Injection Molding Chemical-resistant, impact-resistant, flexible, and low moisture absorption. Suitable for medical, automotive, industrial, packaging, and consumer applications.
PEEK CNC Machining; Injection Molding High-performance plastic with excellent strength, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. Suitable for aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, and demanding functional parts.
PBT CNC Machining; Injection Molding Good mechanical strength, electrical properties, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. Suitable for automotive components, electronic housings, industrial parts, and consumer products.
PP / Polypropylene CNC Machining; Injection Molding Lightweight, cost-effective, chemically resistant, and fatigue resistant. Suitable for prototypes, housings, enclosures, consumer products, automotive components, and functional parts.
PTFE / Teflon CNC Machining; Injection Molding Very low friction, excellent chemical resistance, high-temperature stability, and non-stick performance. Suitable for seals, gaskets, insulators, bearings, and custom parts used in harsh environments.
HDPE CNC Machining; Injection Molding Durable, lightweight, chemical-resistant, low moisture absorption, and impact-resistant. Suitable for piping systems, food processing equipment, marine parts, packaging, and industrial components.
LDPE CNC Machining; Injection Molding Flexible, tough, chemical-resistant, and easy to process. Suitable for packaging, consumer goods, automotive parts, and components requiring flexibility and impact resistance.
HIPS CNC Machining; Injection Molding Cost-effective, impact-resistant, rigid, and easy to process. Suitable for prototypes, display parts, consumer products, and parts requiring easy coloring, printing, or bonding.
PS / Polystyrene CNC Machining; Injection Molding Easy to process, rigid, transparent, and dimensionally stable. Suitable for packaging, insulation, prototypes, display parts, and cost-effective clear components.
PET CNC Machining; Injection Molding Good mechanical strength, chemical resistance, thermal performance, and dimensional stability. Suitable for gears, bearings, insulators, structural components, and durable molded parts.
PPS CNC Machining; Injection Molding High heat resistance, chemical resistance, dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and electrical insulation. Suitable for bushings, bearings, pump components, electrical insulators, and high-performance parts.
PVC CNC Machining; Injection Molding Good chemical resistance, mechanical strength, electrical insulation, and cost-effectiveness. Suitable for piping, insulation, medical devices, automotive parts, and industrial components.
UPE / UHMW-PE CNC Machining; Injection Molding Excellent wear resistance, low friction, chemical resistance, and high impact strength. Suitable for wear strips, conveyor parts, gears, bearings, and heavy-duty mechanical parts.
PAI CNC Machining High-performance plastic with excellent strength, thermal stability, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. Suitable for bearings, seals, electrical connectors, and structural components used in demanding environments.
PEI / Ultem CNC Machining High mechanical strength, thermal stability, electrical properties, and resistance to high temperatures and harsh chemicals. Suitable for medical, aerospace, electrical, and automotive components.
Bakelite CNC Machining Thermosetting phenolic material with electrical insulation, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength. Suitable for electrical components, industrial parts, automotive parts, and precision components.
FR-4 CNC Machining Fiberglass epoxy composite with excellent electrical insulation, flame resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability. Suitable for PCBs, electrical insulators, electronic components, and custom parts.
TPE Injection Molding Flexible rubber-like thermoplastic suitable for soft-touch parts, seals, grips, wearable products, vibration-damping parts, automotive interiors, and overmolding applications.