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Design Criteria

Plastic  machined parts are designed differently than molded pats. EPP can help you determine which is best suited for your application.

Review the following items and identify any issues which could affect the function of your part in its application.

  • Thermosensitivity - tolerance can change in different temperature conditions
  • Sensitivity to humidity and water atmosphere (hydroscopic) affects tolerance
  • Sensitivity to chemicals and oils
  • Notch sensitive-corners and square ID's
  • Tolerances
  • High loads
  • High impact
  • Fatigue loading or cycle loading
    • Flexing
    • Deflecting
    • Compression
  • Temperature
  • Electrical considerations (insulating properties, etc.)
  • Wear resistance or abrasion resistance
  • Dimensional shape retention
    • Load
    • Cold Flow
    • Temperature
  • Regulatory requirements (FDA, UL, etc.)
  • Appearance (color, texture)
  • Optical requirements
  • Outdoor use

To learn more about  selecting the proper material for your application, please view our On-line Plastic Properties Handbook or send us your drawing an we will be happy to discuss your best material and process options.

ABS
Acrylic
Bakelite
Celcon
Delrin®
Delrin® AF
Hydex 202
Hydex 301
Hydex 4101
Hylar
KEL-F
Kydex®
Kynar® (PVDF)
Lexan
Methylpentene
Micarta
Noryl
Nylatron® GS
Nylon
MD Nylon
PVC
Phenolics
Polycarbonate
Polyether
Polyethylene (high/low density)
Polymer
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polystyrene
Polysulfone
Rulon
Ryton
Sulfone
TPX
TPX (Methylpen- tene polymer)
Teflon
Torlon®
UHMW
Ultem
Vespel®
Victrex® Victrex® VES
Zelux

    
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