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MACHINE SHOPS

The machine shop industry is one of the most important material removal and modification methods. It is a collection of material-working processes in which power-driven machine tools, such as saws, lathes, milling machines, and drill presses, are used with a sharp cutting tool to mechanically cut the material to achieve the desired geometry.

Advantages of plastics

The advantages of plastics for Machine Shops are numerous. Plastics are much lighter than metal, which equate into better fuel economy and cheaper to manufacture parts. Additionally, the lighter weight aids in safer material handling. Plastics can be designed to be impact and dent resistant, and modified for improved strength. Corrosion resistance, color and texture flexibility, the economical components and aesthetics are other advantages of plastics.

Materials Utilized Within Industry

Materials used by machine shops to create parts with characteristics outside of the range of non-plastic materials include Nylon, UHMW, ULTEM, Acetal/Delrin, PVC, PEEK, PET and PTFE (rod, tube and plate).

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Prime ABS 750
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Cast Acrylic (Polymethyl methacrylate or PMMA)

Cell cast acrylic is a lightweight, flexible and impact resistant substitute for glass. It has better optical quality and better physical properties than extruded acrylic.

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Tecaform™ Acetal Copolymer

TECAFORM™ is commonly used as bushings, rollers, wear strips and other applications requiring a combination of strength, low moisture absorption, chemical resistance and dimensional stability.

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Delrin (Acetal Homopolymer), Delrin Sheet, Delrin Rods

DELRIN® is a crystalline plastic which offers an excellent balance of properties that bridge the gap between metals and plastics.

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Machinists Tips - Milling

When face milling, use positive geometry cutter bodies. Quadrant Service & Support provides guidance when milling plastics.

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TECAFORM™ AH ID (Metal Detectable Acetal)

TECAFORM™ AH ID is the first commercially available thermoplastic that can be detected by the standard metal detection equipment typically used in food quality inspection.

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TECAPEEK ST

Designed to perform in industries and applications requiring a combination of high temperature, mechanical performance and dimensional stability.

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Tecamid™ Nylon Sheets and Rods

TECAMID™ is an ideal material for metal replacement in applications whose design requirements include high strength, toughness, and weight reduction.

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TECAFORM™ SAN and TECAPRO™ SAN

TECAFORM™ and TECAPRO™ SAN provide an additional safety factor in reducing incidence of bacterial contamination.

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Makrolon Environmental Resistance

Makrolon polycarbonate sheet may be used in a diverse range of environmental conditions. Consult this chart when thoroughly testing fabricated parts under actual in-service conditions.

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