Introduce the materials and characteristics that can be used for CNC plastic prototypes

1. ABS: It is widely used in general product shells, has good welding strength, and can be applied to surface metallization projects, such as water electroplating, vacuum evaporation electroplating, and material specifications include plates, round bars, etc. ABS is divided into ordinary grade and fire protection grade, which are consistent with the performance of injection plastics, so it is the most widely used in the prototype industry; ABS is often used in the following industries and product types:

Consumer Goods: ABS is commonly used in consumer goods such as toys, electronics, and home appliances.

Automotive: ABS is also used in automotive applications such as bumpers, body panels, and interior trim.

Medical Devices: ABS is also used in medical devices such as surgical instruments and implants.

2. PC: A material with good strength, toughness, and transparency, suitable for producing Lens and fine-structure parts. In addition, glass fiber is added to improve the rigidity and heat resistance of the plate, which can be used to make parts that need to maintain high rigidity in high-temperature environments. PC also has UL94-V0 fire rating;

The three major application fields of PC engineering plastics are the glass assembly industry, automobile industry, electronics and electrical industry, industrial machinery parts, CDs, packaging, computers and other office equipment, medical and health care, films, leisure and protective equipment, etc. PC can be used as door and window glass. PC laminates are widely used in banks, embassies, detention centers, and protective windows in public places for aircraft canopies, lighting equipment, industrial safety baffles, and bulletproof glass.

PC boards can be used for various signs, such as gasoline pump dials, car dashboards, warehouses and open-air commercial signs, and dot-type sliding indicators; PC resin is used in automotive lighting systems, instrument panel systems, and interior decoration systems, as front lamp covers, Car front, and rear fenders with reinforced ribs, mirror frames, door frame covers, operating rod sheaths, spoilers, PCs are used as junction boxes, sockets, plugs and bushings, gaskets, TV conversion devices, and communication under telephone line brackets Cable connectors, switch boxes, telephone switchboards, switchboard components, relay housings. PC can be used as low-load parts for motors of household appliances, vacuum cleaners, hair washers, coffee machines, toasters, handles of power tools, various gears, worm gears, bushings, guides, and shelves in refrigerators. PC is an ideal material for CD storage media.

As a recyclable bottle (container), a PC bottle (container) is transparent, light in weight has good impact resistance, and is resistant to certain high temperatures and corrosive solution washing, as a recyclable bottle (container). PC and PC alloys can be used as computer racks, casings, auxiliary machines, and printer parts. Modified PC is resistant to high-energy radiation sterilization, cooking, and baking disinfection and can be used for blood sampling equipment, blood oxygenators, surgical instruments, kidney dialyzers, etc. PC can be used as helmets, hard hats, protective masks, sunglasses, and sports protection blindfolds. PC film is widely used in printed charts, pharmaceutical packaging, and membrane commutators.

3. PMMA: acrylic or plexiglass. It is a good transparent part. It is the material with the best transparency. It can be dyed, electroplated, sprayed, screen printed, and other methods. The welding strength is acceptable, but brittleness is its weakness, and it is not suitable for use in fragile parts such as hooks; acrylic is often used in the following industries and product types:

Consumer Products: Acrylic is commonly used in consumer products such as eyewear, lighting fixtures, and aquariums.

Architecture: Acrylic is also used in architectural applications such as skylights, windows, and signage.

Medical Devices: Acrylic is also used in medical devices such as surgical instruments and implants.

4. PP: translucent material with good impact resistance, and excellent flexibility, that can be applied to the production requirements of strict impact resistance conditions, such as automotive supplies, folding packaging boxes, etc.

Pp sheet is a semi-crystalline raw material. It is firmer than PE. It is used for corrosion-resistant equipment, environmental protection equipment, sewage, industrial waste gas equipment, purification towers, clean rooms, semiconductor material factories, and related industrial production equipment. It is also the raw material for plastic water tank production. PP stamping templates, high-speed punch pads, etc., generally use thick plates. The density of the PP sheet is relatively small, easy to weld and produce, and process, and has excellent chemical and temperature resistance. The key colors are milky white, microcomputer color, and other colors that can also be customized according to customer requirements.

5. PA66+GF30: PA66+GF30 is not a model, but a general name for PA66 plastic raw materials plus 30% glass fiber. High strength, special heat stability, hydrolysis resistance, suitable for auto parts, mechanical parts, etc. Used for guarding mechanical components requiring high rigidity and dimensional stability. Red phosphorus flame retardant has long-term stability and excellent mechanical properties;

(1) Application in the electrical and electronic market

Small household appliance accessories: CTQ: high strength, high toughness, high surface (appearance parts).

Common materials:

Hair straightener: PA66+30%GF+V0;

Bread machine cover: PA6+30%GF+HB;

Vacuum cleaner accessories: PA6+30%GF+HB;

Electric kettle bracket: PA66+30%GF.

Electric kettle contactor: PA66+30%GF.

Juicer motor cover: PA66+30%GF.

Juicer switch bracket: PA66+30%GF.

Juicer switch plate: PA66+30%GF.

Juicer electrical box cover: PA+30%GF.

Electric oven bottom door handle: PA66+30%GF.

Electric oven slag tray handle: PA66+30%GF.

Electric oven door handles cover: PA66+30%GF.

Electric oven door handles lower cover: PA66+30%GF.

(2) Application in the auto accessories market:

Auto parts CTQ (a key quality point): high strength, special heat stability, hydrolysis resistance, suitable for auto parts, mechanical parts, etc.

Automobiles: Bearing cages, cooling fans, door handles, fuel tank caps, air intake grilles, water tank covers, lamp holders, cable ties, etc.

Remarks: 1. Requirements for different valve chamber covers: If you require high rigidity, you can choose: PA66+35%GF; if you require low warpage, you can choose: PA66+30%GF+15Mineral.

(3) Electronic connector: CTQ (a key point of quality): high fluidity, high toughness, high-temperature resistance, and easy moulding.

PCI slot, AGP slot, ISA slot.

Coil bobbin: CTQ: high strength, toughness, and temperature resistance.

Coil former: PA66+30%GF+HB, PA66+30%GF+V0.

Electrical switch: CTQ: high toughness, high CTI, arc resistance.

Switch: PA66+30%GF+V0.

(4) Circuit breaker accessories MCB: CTQ: low-cost glow wire.

MCB panel: PA66+30%GF+V0.

Motor accessories: CTQ: high CTI value, high strength, arc resistance, high-temperature resistance.

Motor inner frame: PA66+30%GF+halogen-free V0,

Motor inner frame: PA66+30%GF+V0,

Motor rotor: PA66+30%GF+V0.

(5) Application of modified nylon in the industrial/daily consumer goods market:

Power tool housing: CTQ: low cost, high appearance, easy to form.

Commonly used materials: Power tool shell: PA6+30%GF+HB

Gear: CTQ: high strength, high toughness, dynamic balance.

Gear: PA66+30%GF+HB.

(6) CTQ for structural parts of daily necessities: high strength, high surface, high toughness.

Common materials:

Spatula: food grade PA66+30%GF;

Office chair legs: PA6+30%GF+HB;

Exhaust pipe: PA6+30%GF+HB;

Water meter casing: PA66+30%GF+HB.

(7) CTQ of structural parts for industrial products: high strength, toughness, high and low-temperature resistance.

Electric valve: PA66+30%GF+HB.

(8) Engine cover CTQ: good surface, low shrinkage, high creep, and heat resistance.

Commonly used materials: PA66+GF30.

(9) Water cooling system CTQ: good surface, high strength, low shrinkage, hydrolysis resistance, heat ageing resistance.

Commonly used materials: PA66+GF30+ hydrolysis resistance.

6. POM: It is called polyoxymethylene raw material in Chinese, also known as polyoxymethylene raw material. In the prototype industry, it is often called Saigang. Its regular molecular structure and crystallinity make it have excellent physical and mechanical properties, and it is called metal plastic. It is suitable for high-strength workpieces in the prototype model, such as gears, shafts, brackets, etc.;

POM sheet, commonly known as Sai steel plate. An engineering plastic extruded from POM particles at high temperatures. Because POM has mechanical strength and impact resistance similar to steel, it is often used to process mechanical parts to make precision parts.

The application range of POM sheets is very wide: manufacturing rotating and sliding mechanical parts, precision parts processing, levers, bearings, gears, bushings, various fixtures, handles, guide wheels, etc.

The application of POM sheets in various industries: machinery manufacturing, medical equipment, clothing, electrical and electronics, sports equipment, automobile manufacturing, and other industries and fields.

7. Teflon: The chemical name is polytetrafluoroethylene (Poly tetrafluoroethylene, abbreviated as PTFE), generally known as “non-stick coating” or “easy-to-clean material.” This material is resistant to acid, alkali, and various organic solvents and is almost insoluble in all solvents. At the same time, PTFE has the characteristics of high-temperature resistance, its friction coefficient is extremely low so that it can be used for lubrication, and it has also become an ideal coating for the inner layer of water pipes that are easy to clean;

Teflon materials are widely used as high and low-temperature resistant, Corrosion materials, insulation materials, anti-stick coatings, etc., making it an irreplaceable product.

8. PEEK (polyether ether ketone)

PEEK is a high-performance material resistant to heat, chemicals, and abrasion. It is often used for prototypes that need to be used in harsh environments. PEEK is also relatively expensive, making it a good choice for high-end projects. PEEK is commonly used in the following industries and product types:

Aerospace: PEEK is commonly used in aerospace applications such as engine components and landing gear.

Chemical Processing: PEEK is also used in chemical processing applications such as pumps and valves.

Medical devices: PEEK is also used in medical devices such as artificial hip and knee joints.