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Material type
Plastic
Material name
UHMW-PE
Process compatibility
CNC machining
![David Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering Lead](/images/home/david.jpg)
UHMWPE is self-lubricating, shatter resistant, long-wearing, abrasion and corrosion resistant. It meets FDA standards and USDA acceptance for food and pharmaceutical equipment.
David Mechanical Engineering Lead at Protolabs Network