Easy to Machine

Compared with metals, plastics generally allow for higher feed rates and create less wear and tear on machines and cutting bits. Yet, certain plastics remain tricky to machine. They may melt, chip, or go out of tolerance as you remove material.

Acetal, PEEK and PVC plastic materials have superior machining characteristics, plus they resist melting and chipping while offering good dimensional stability.

Plastic Machining Guidelines

Plastics generally allow for higher feed rates and create less wear and tear on machines and cutting bits as compared with metals.