CNC Plastic Machining - AluCarbon Tech

Plastic Materials Available for CNC Machining

We offer a broad selection of engineering plastics, allowing us to match the right material to your performance, durability, and cost requirements.

ABS

ABS offers excellent impact resistance, toughness, and machinability, making it one of the most widely used plastics for prototypes and functional parts.

Applications:
Prototypes, enclosures, housings, consumer products

Acetal(POM&Delrin)

Acetal provides high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. It is ideal for precision mechanical parts.

Applications:
Gears, bushings, mechanical components

Acrylic(PMMA)

Acrylic offers excellent optical clarity and weather resistance, making it ideal for transparent and aesthetic components.

Applications:
Display panels, light covers, optical components

HDPE

HDPE is a lightweight, impact-resistant material with excellent moisture resistance.

Applications:
Guides, panels, industrial components

Nylon(PA)

Nylon is known for its strength, wear resistance, and low friction properties, making it suitable for moving parts.

Applications:
Bearings, rollers, wear-resistant parts

PEEK

PEEK is a high-performance engineering plastic with exceptional strength, chemical resistance, and high-temperature stability.

Applications:
Aerospace components, medical parts, high-performance systems

PEI(Ultem)

PEI offers excellent mechanical strength, flame resistance, and electrical insulation properties.
Applications:
Electrical components, aerospace interiors

PET

PET offers good strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability, suitable for precision parts.

Applications:
Mechanical components, structural parts

Polycarbonate(PC)

Polycarbonate combines exceptional impact strength with high transparency, making it suitable for demanding applications requiring durability and visibility.

Applications:
Protective covers, machine guards, transparent enclosures

Polypropylene(PP)

Polypropylene provides excellent chemical resistance and flexibility, making it ideal for corrosion-resistant applications.

Applications:
Chemical tanks, fluid handling parts

Polystyrene(PS)

Polystyrene is a rigid and lightweight material, suitable for models and low-load components.

Applications:
Prototypes, structural models

PTFE(Teflon)

PTFE provides exceptional chemical resistance, ultra-low friction, and excellent temperature stability for demanding industrial environments.

Applications:
Seals, gaskets, insulating components

PVC

PVC is known for its chemical resistance and durability, commonly used in industrial environments.
Applications:
Pipes, fittings, housings

UHMWPE

UHMWPE offers outstanding wear resistance, low friction, and excellent impact strength, making it ideal for heavy-duty sliding applications.

Applications:
Wear strips, guide rails, conveyor components

Advanced CNC Plastic Machining Capabilities

High-precision CNC milling and turning
Tight tolerance machining for complex geometries
Smooth surface finishing for plastic components
Prototype and low-to-medium volume production
Multi-material integration (plastic, metal, carbon fiber)

CNC Plastic Material Properties Reference Guide

Compare key properties of common engineering plastics to select the right material for your application.

Material	Tensile Strength (MPa)	Continuous Operating Temp	Hardness	Primary Characteristics & Typical Uses
Polypropylene (PP)	30–40	80°C	Rockwell R90	Excellent fatigue resistance, highly chemical resistant, lightweight; ideal for chemical components & general parts
Acrylic (PMMA)	60–70	80°C	Rockwell M90	Outstanding optical clarity, UV resistant, premium aesthetic finish; perfect for transparent displays & optical parts
ABS	40–50	80°C	Rockwell R100	Superior impact resistance, easy to machine, cost-effective; great for prototypes, enclosures & structural parts
Acetal / Delrin (POM)	60–70	90°C	Rockwell M90	High stiffness, extremely low friction, excellent dimensional stability; ideal for gears, bearings & mechanical parts
HDPE	20–30	80°C	Shore D65	High impact strength, zero moisture absorption, highly durable; perfect for guides, panels & moisture-proof parts
Nylon (PA)	70–85	100°C	Rockwell R115	Exceptional wear resistance, self-lubricating, high mechanical strength; ideal for bearings, wear parts & automation
PEEK	90–100	250°C	Rockwell M100	Ultimate thermal stability, harsh chemical resistance, ultra-high performance; for extreme temperature & harsh environments
PEI (Ultem)	105–110	170°C	Rockwell M109	High dielectric strength, inherent flame resistance, extremely rigid; ideal for electrical, dielectric & high-strength parts
PET	70–80	115°C	Rockwell M95	Excellent dimensional stability, high strength; universal engineering material for precision components
Polystyrene (PS)	35–50	70°C	Rockwell M70	Rigid structural integrity, good electrical insulator, lightweight; for structural models, insulation & lightweight parts
PVC	40–50	60°C	Rockwell R110	Excellent chemical resistance, flame retardant, robust; ideal for industrial fittings, housings & corrosion parts

Precision CNC Plastic Machining Services