An extensive list of commercial and high-grade thermoplastic materials are available for both one-off prototyping, low-volume production and custom end-use parts. Choose from a range of materials with high strength, clarity, visibility, chemical resistance, food-grade, impact resistance, strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, flame retardant attributes and other mechanical and structural properties. Our applications are most popular around materials like ABS, Acrylic, PEEK, Nylon, Propylene, PTFE, Delrin (Acetal), Polypropylene, PMMA, PC, PVC, and PET, all suitable for CNC machining operations.
| MATERIAL | FLEXURAL MODULUS (GPA) | IMPACT STRENGTH(J/M) | YIELD STRENGTH(MPA) | DENSITY(G/CM^3) | DISTORTION TEMPERATURE(℃) | WORKING TEMPERATURE(℃) | COLOR | ATTRIBUTES | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) | 1.8 | 200 | 50 | 1.15 | 80 | -50 ~ +70 | Natural, White, Black | ● Impact Resistance (Excellent) ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Cosmetic Appearance (Excellent) ● Good Strength And Stiffness ● Cost-Effectiveness (Excellent) ● Dimensional Stability ● Easy Bonding | Automobiles, Electronics, Building Materials, Prototyping, Handle Elements, Housing Components, Interior Panelling |
| ABS-FR (Flame Retardant ABS) | 1.8 | 180 | 40 | 1.17 | 85 | -50 ~ +70 | Natural, Black | ● Impact Resistance (Excellent) ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Cosmetic Appearance (Excellent) ● Good Strength And Stiffness ● Cost-Effectiveness (Excellent) ● Dimensional Stability ● Flame Retardant | Automobiles, Electronics, Building Materials, Prototyping |
| PC (Polycarbonate) | 2.3 | 150 | 60.8 | 1.2 | 135 | -150 ~ +120 | Clear, Black | ● Impact Resistance (Excellent) ● Strength And Toughness (Excellent) ● Transparency ● Ductility ● Weather Resistance ● Temperature Resistance ● Electrical Insulation ● Dimensional Stability (Excellent) | Windshield, Bullet-Proof Glass, Instrument Observation Window, Fixture, Prototyping, Lighting Applications, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Cases, Covers, Headlights, Rear And Side Windows |
| PC+ABS（Polycarbonate + Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene） | 2.3 | 300 | 59 | 1.13 | 85 | -50 ~ +70 | Black | ● Impact Resistance (Excellent) ● Machinability ● Corrosion Resistance ● Aesthetic Qualities (Excellent) | Instrument Panel, Front Cover Of Instrument, Grating, Laptop/Desktop, Copier, Printer, Plotter, Monitor, Telecom, Mobile Phone Case, Electrical Products, Electronic Products Housing, Meter Housing, Household Switches, Plugs And Sockets, Cables, Wires And Pipes, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer, Internal And External Components Of Microwave Oven |
| PC-30%GF(Polycarbonate+30% GF) | 3 | 137 | 115 | 1.43 | 148 | 150 ~ +120 | Black | ● Stiffness (Excellent) ● Strength (Excellent) ● Dimensional Stability | Aerospace, Electronic, Machinery |
| PP(Polypropylene) | 1.03 | 35 | 29 | 1 | 83 | +5 ~ +100 | White, Black | ● Low Density ● High-Temperature Resistance ● Stiffness ● High Surface Strength ● Chemical Stability (Excellent) ● Non-Toxic And Harmless ● High Purity | Pump Valve Components, Sewage Pipes, Sealing Parts, Toys, Spraying Carrier, Dental Catheter |
| POM(Polyformaldehyde) | 1.7 | 74 | 60.3 | 1.43 | 130 | - | White, Black, Blue | ● Chemical Resistance ● Strength ● Lubricity (Excellent) | Bearings, Gears, Impeller, CAM, Bushing, Washer, Guide Rail, Handle |
| POM-ESD (Polyformaldehyde - Electro-Static Discharge) | 2.3 | 50 | 50 | 1.45 | 130 | - | White, Black | ● Chemical Resistance ● Strength, Rigidity And Toughness ● Lubricity (Excellent) ● Electro-Static Discharge ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Resilience/Recovery Elasticity (Excellent) | Fixtures, Eliminate Static Electricity, Test Rack, Bearing Bushes, Rollers, And Slide Rails |
| POM+PTFE (Delrin AF) | - | - | 50 | 2.16 | 121 | - | Brown | ● Low Stiffness ● Lubricity ● Machinability ● Wear Resistance | Sliding Rotating Machinery, Precision Components, Gears, Bearings |
| PA(Polyamide) | 2.2 | 50 | 74 | 1.14 | 90 | - | White, Black, Blue | ● Good Mechanical Properties ● Electrical Insulating ● Weather Resistance ● Strength ● Rigidity ● Wear Resistance ● Thermal Stability | Bearings, Pulleys, Covers, Support Frame, Casters, Deflector, Hood, Throttle |
| HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) | 1.37 | - | 25 | 0.96 | 120 | - | White, Black | ● Low-Temperature Resistance ● Chemical Stability ● Electrical Insulation ● Durability ● Impact Resistant ● Stiffness | Containers, Industrial Accessories, Medical Application, Toys, Shells, Bottle Caps, Protective Cover |
| PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) | 2.4 | 450 | 50 | 1.35 | 70 | <60 | Grey | ● Low Cost ● Strength ● Rigidity (Excellent) ● Electrical Insulation ● Limited Impact Strength | Building Materials, Industrial Products, Commodity, Pipe, Wire, Cable, Packing Film, Bottle, Foaming Materials, Sealing Materials, Fibers |
| PMMA(Polymethyl Methacrylate / Acrylic) | - | - | - | - | 85 | -40 ~ +90 | White, Black | ● Transparency (Excellent) ● UV Resistance ● Rigidity ● Low Impact Strength | Optical Application, Electrical Medical Machinery, Transparent Model, Specimen, Decoration, Dentures, |
| PEI (Polyetherimide) | 0.47 | 15 | 150 | 1.4 | 210 | - | Brown, Black | ● Dimensional Stability ● Good Electrical Properties ● Chemical Stability ● Electrical Insulation ● Radiation Resistance ● Temperature Resistance ● Flame Retardant | Electronics, Electrical Appliances, Automobiles, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Coils And Fuses |
| PPS (Phenylenesulfide) | 3.2 | 50 | 58 | 1.4 | 250 | <220 | Grey, Black | ● Rigidity ● Mechanical Strength ● High-Temperature Resistance (Excellent) ● Chemical Stability (Excellent) ● Dimensional Stability(Excellent) ● UV Resistance ● Abrasive Resistance ● Crystallinity ● Good Electrical Insulation | Electronics, Electrical Appliances, Semiconductor, Precise Instrument, Automobiles, Connectors, Heat Shields, Compressor, Bushings, Pumps, Tubes And Rollers |
| PEEK (Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone) | 4.1 | 165 | 95 | 1.4 | 315 | <270 | Natural, Black | ● Bending Elasticity (Excellent) ● Wear Resistance And Sliding Properties ● Toughness (Excellent) ● Dimensional Stability ● Chemical Stability ● Radiation Resistance ● Heat Resistance, Heat Stability (Excellent) ● Lubricated ● Mechanical Properties (Excellent) | Insulators, Connectors, Auto Parts, Aircraft Engine Parts, Automatic Washer Wheel, Medical Appliance, Bushings, Valves And Rollers, Sealings And Sensors |
| PTFE (Poly Tetra Fluoroethylene) | - | - | 14 | 2.2 | 260 | -180 ~ +260 | White, Black | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Ageing Resistance ● Weather Resistance ● Flame Resistance ● Temperature Resistance (Excellent) ● Chemical Resistance (Excellent) | Corrosion Resistant Liner, Sealing Parts, Guide Rail, Electrical Insulating Parts, Bridge Support Slider, Valves |
| PAI (Polyamideimide) | 3.8 | - | - | 1.42 | - | <250 | Natural, Black | ● Abrasive Resistance ● UV Resistance ● Radio Resistance ● Flame Resistance ● Strength And Stiffness (Excellent) ● Tensile Strength/Compression Strength ● Insulation ● Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient ● Chemical Resistance ● Good Machinability | No Lubricated Bearings, Sealing Parts, Aircraft, Chipset, Socket, Electrical Connectors, Fasteners, Insulators, Pump Components |
| Bakelite (Phenolics) | 0.12 | - | 120 | 1.45 | - | - | Orange, Black | ● Good Electrical Properties ● Good Mechanical Properties | Silicone Mold, Fixture, Switchboard, Machined Parts, Electrical Insulation Components |
| FR4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Green, Black | ● Low Water Absorption ● Voltage Resistance ● Durability (Excellent) ● Chemical Resistance | Electrical Machinery, PCB/ICT Fixtures, Forming Machines, Drilling Machines |