Nylon CNC Machining

Nylon, polyamide (PA), belongs to thermoplastic and offers excellent mechanical properties, good chemical and wear resistance.

CNC machined nylon parts are highly suitable for applications that require excellent mechanical properties, high strength, high toughness, and wear and abrasion resistance.

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CNC nylon is highly recommended for creating functional parts that require good mechanical properties, wear resistance, and chemical resistance. Nylon CNC parts can be used as end-use functional components. Various surface finishing options are available for nylon CNC parts.

Material	Maximum Printing Size	Standard Lead Time	Tolerance	Color
Nylon	10001000600mm	4 Business Days	0.05/0.1 mm	Black, White

Material Performance

Good Mechanical Properties
Excellent Thermal Resistance
Wear and Abrasion Resistance
High Corrosion Resistance
Lightweight
High Strength
High Toughness

Advantages

Smooth surface. Compared with CNC machined metal parts, CNC nylon parts have smoother surface finish.
Light weight. Nylon is a light weight engineering thermoplastic, making it suitable for applications that require light weight design.
High mechanical properties. High quality nylon parts with tight tolerance can be produced with CNC machining.
Affordable. Nylon is an affordable plastic, create cost-effective nylon prototypes and start your project.

Applications

> Automotive Components

> Electronics Insulation

> Medical Devices

> Gears

> Bearings

> Sprockets

How to CNC machining Nylon?

Step 1. Convert the CAD file into a language that CNC machines can work with, that's G-code.

Step 2. The operator will place the nylon workpiece that is cut to a specific size on the machine bed. Then it is time to mount the nylon workpiece on the machined bed or by a vice.

Step 3. As the computer controls the CNC cutting tools to move to the pre-set coordinates, so precise positioning and alignment of the nylon workpiece is significant to manufacture high-accuracy parts. Special metrology tools, probes, for instance, are ideal solutions for this step.

Step 4. Then, the nylon workpiece is ready for machining. The machine uses professional cutting tools and rotating the at high speeds to remove material from the workpiece. However, at the very first steps, the machine removes at a relatively low speed and accuracy to gain an approximate geometry.

Step 5. Sometimes, the model is not being to achieve full features by single setup from the cutting tools, then to flip the nylon workpiece is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to CNC machining nylon parts?

Prices are based on the structure of the part, order volume, machining processes, etc. You can use our instant quoting engine to get price, or you can email hello@wenext.com for more information.

2. What is nylon CNC machining?

Nylon (PA) CNC machining is the process of cutting and removing excess materials on the nylon workpiece until the final object with desired geometries.

3. What kind of finishes are possible with nylon CNC machining?

We provide various surface finishing options, including as machined, polishing, sandblasting, etc. Please check details Here.

4. What is nylon?

Nylon is a silk-like thermoplastic, generally made from petroleum, that can be melt-processed into fibers, films, or shapes. Nylon polymers can be mixed with a wide variety of additives to achieve many different property variations.

5. Is nylon hard to machine?

Nylon offers good machinability and tight tolerances due to its high strength, toughness and dimensional stability.

6. Is nylon flammable?

Yes, nylon is flammable. When nylon catches fire, it melts before burning.