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Nylon
Strength, Stiffness, Chemical Resistance, Machinability

Nylon for CNC Machining

Nylon is a thermoplastic material known for its high strength, durability against wear, superior sound and vibration dampening properties, and a low friction coefficient.

Please note

The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control.

Design Tip

To minimize costs, reduce the number of part setups, inspection dimensions, or strict tolerances, and avoid deep pockets with small radii.

Hardness

Material hardness is based on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.

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A thermoplastic known for high strength, wear resistance, and sound/vibration dampening

Nylon

Nylon is a durable and rigid engineering plastic, best known for its excellent bearing and wear characteristics. It is commonly utilized as a substitute for metal bearings and bushings, often removing the necessity for external lubrication.

Additional advantages include lighter part weight, reduced operational noise, and minimized wear on interacting components.

Two of the most common use cases for CNC machining nylon are in medical devices and electronics insultation, such as screws and spacers for panel mounted circuit boards.

Performance Characteristics

  • Strong and stiff
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Easy to fabricate and machine 
  • Excellent bearing and wear properties
  • Reduced noise, weight and wear of matking parts

Common Brands

  • SUSTAMID
  • TECAMID
  • NYCAST

Nylon Properties

  • Mechanical Properties
  • Thermal Properties
  • Electrical Properties
  • Optical Properties
  • Mechanical Properties

    Tensile Strength 12,400 psi
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity 470,000 psi
    Tensile Elongation 90%
    Flexural Strength 17,000 psi
    Flexural Modulus of Elasticity 410,000 psi
    Compressive Strength -- psi
    Hardness (Rockwell) R121
    Izod Impact 1.2 ft-lbs/in

  • Thermal Properties

    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 4.5in/in/°F x 10-5
    Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi/264 psi) 194 °F
    Max Continuous Service Temperature in Air 210 °F

  • Electrical Properties

    Dielectric Strength 300 - 400 V/mil

  • Optical Properties

    Light Transmittance -- %
    Haze -- %