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Processes	Lead Time	Colors	Tolerance	Price	Applications
CNC Mill CNC Lathe	As fast as 3 days	Black, neutral matte finish	With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium	$	Impact-resistant applications, production-like parts (pre-injection molding)

About the Material

Nylon 6/6 is the most commonly used of the Nylon family of plastics. It enjoys relatively high chemical and heat resistance, and is stiff enough to retain its shape, but tough enough not to permanently deform under load.

Two of the most notable use cases for Nylon are in medical devices and electronics insulation, notably screws and spacers for panel mounted circuit boards.

Glass-filled Nylon boasts many great properties such as high rigidity, strength, hardness, toughness and dimensional stability. This material may be used in assemblies requiring mechanical damping or electrical insulation. Common applications include electrical housings, washers, medical devices and aerospace parts.

Material Properties

Nylon 6/6

Max Part Size	Min End Mill Size	Min Drill Size	Min Wall Thickness	Undercuts	Radii : Depth
1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x, y, z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d, l] (lathe)	0.8mm (0.03 in)	0.5mm (0.02 in)	0.5 mm	Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles	Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter.

Nylon (30% Glass-Filled)

Max Part Size	Min End Mill Size	Min Drill Size	Min Wall Thickness	Undercuts	Radii : Depth
1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x, y, z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d, l] (lathe)	0.8mm (0.03 in)	0.5mm (0.02 in)	0.5 mm	Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles	Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter.

Material Finish

ABS has a somewhat matte finish (think lego bricks) and can be painted. Certain faces may appear more shiny depending on their geometry and how they’re machined. If painting ABS parts, finish will be dependant of the choice of paint.

Design Recommendations

Max Part Size	Min End Mill Size	Min Drill Size	Min Wall Thickness	Undercuts	Radii : Depth
1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x, y, z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d, l] (lathe)	0.8mm (0.03 in)	0.5mm (0.02 in)	0.5 mm	Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles	Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter.

Cost Saving Tip

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

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ABS FAQs

Can ABS plastic be machined?

ABS plastic is a low-cost engineering plastic, widely used for pre-injection molding prototypes. CNC machined ABS is a great option for production-like parts, where detail and mechanical properties are important.

What is the best way to cut ABS plastic?

Depending on the desired outcome for the project, ABS plastic can either be cut or engraved using CNC milling.

Common uses of CNC machined ABS plastic?

ABS plastic is an excellent choice for general purpose prototyping, pre-molding prototypes, parts that will receive impact and require toughness, or when low cost is desired.

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