Hubs is now Protolabs Network. Find out more

Get instant quote

CNC machining materials

CNC machining in Nylon

Excellent mechanical properties, thermal, chemical and abrasion resistant. Nylon - polyamide (PA) - is an engineering thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and high chemical and abrasion resistance.

Order CNC machined Nylon parts

CNC machining Nylon Materials

CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.

Description

Applications
CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.
Strengths
Excellent mechanical properties,High accuracy & repeatabillity
Weaknesses
Greater geometry restrictions than 3D printing

Characteristics

Price

$ $ $ $ $

Lead Time
< 10 days
Wall Thickness
0.75 mm
Tolerances
±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size
200 x 80 x 100 cm

Available materials

Nylon 6

Nylon 6 (CNC) - PA 6 - has excellent mechanical properties, with high toughness and hardness. Susceptible to moisture absorption.

Learn more Get instant quote

Nylon 6 30% Glass Filled

Glass-reinforced nylon has higher tensile strength than un-reinforced nylon while still benifitting from its flexibility. Very tough.

Learn more Get instant quote

Nylon 6/6 30% Glass Filled

This grade has been re-enforced with glass fibres - and the composite inherits good strength, hardness and abrasion resistance from the 30% glass filler, and tough and lightweight properties of the plastic.

Learn more Get instant quote

Nylon 6 Flame Retardant

PA 6 FR possesses a high degree of stiffness, tensile strength as well as good sliding and wear properties with simultaneously outstanding corrosion and chemical resistance.

Learn more Get instant quote

Get your parts into production today

Get an instant quote