Nylon In CNC Machining
Nylon (Polyamide, PA) is an engineering thermoplastic renowned for its outstanding mechanical strength, along with impressive resistance to chemicals, heat, and wear. These properties make it a reliable choice for demanding applications.
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Description & 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 |
| Applications | Nylon, is an engineering thermoplastic that stands out for its exceptional mechanical strength. It also offers excellent resistance to heat, chemicals, and abrasion, making it an ideal material for tough, high-performance applications |
| Strengths | Exceptional mechanical properties, high precision, and repeatability. |
| Weaknesses | More limitations in geometry compared to 3D printing |
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Nylon | Ultimate tensile strength | Yield strength | Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity) |
Elongation at break
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Hardness
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UV resistance
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| Nylon 6 | 64.7-79.1MPa | 51.2-63.8 MPa | 1.58-1.97GPa | 200-300% | 16.4-18.1 HV | Fair |
| Nylon 6 30% Glass Filled |
113- 138.1 MPa | 111-137 MPa | 6.5-8.1 GPa | 2.81-4.05% | 35.6-39.4 HV | Fair |
| Nylon 6/6 30% Glass Filled |
90 MPa | 90 MPa | 5 GPa |
10-14 %
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| Nylon 6 Flame Retardant |
/ | 82 MPa | 3.8GPa | 3% | / | / |
Thermal & Electrical Properties
| Nylon | Maximum service temperature | Thermal expansion coefficient | Thermal conductivity |
ESD Safety
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| Nylon 6 | 90-130°C |
88.2-91.8 10^-6/ºC
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0.294 - 0.306 W/(m⋅°C)
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| Nylon 6 30% Glass Filled | 90 - 131 °C |
38.9 - 40.3 10^-6/ºC
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0.445 - 0.463 W/(m⋅°C)
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| Nylon 6/6 30% Glass Filled | 150 °C |
50 10^-6/ºC
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| Nylon 6 Flame Retardant | 85°C |
90 10^-6/ºC
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