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Material | Color | Machinability | Features |
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ABS | Black, Ivory, Transparent | ⭐⭐⭐ | High impact strength Low heat resistance Flame retardant |
PMMA/Acrylic | Black, white, Transparent | ⭐ | High transmittance / weather resistance / cold tolerance / abrasion resistance Brittle |
PC/Polycarbonate | Black, white | ⭐⭐ | High toughness / impact strength Can be colored and be transparent after FUME |
POM/Acetal | Black, white | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High fatigue strength / wear resistance / electrical insulation / self-lubrication Low acid resistance / adhesiveness / weather resistance / moisture absorption |
HDPE | Black, white | ⭐ | High chemical resistance / electrical insulation / impact strength Low moisture absorption Lightweight |
PP/Polypropylene | Black, white | ⭐⭐ | High heat resistance / flexible life Lightweight |
PPS | Beige | ⭐ | The machinability for pure PPS is low, especially for the impact strength. Fiberglass will be filled to improve the machinability High electrical insulation / heat resistance Hard and brittle |
Nylon/PA/PA6 | Black, white | ⭐ | High impact strength / chemical resistance / abrasion resistance / moisture absorption |
PEEK | White | ⭐⭐ | High dimensional stability / impact strength / chemical resistance / heat resistance |
PVC | Black, white | ⭐⭐ | High toughness / weather resistance / geometric stability |
TEFLON | Silver white | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High heat resistance / chemical resistance |