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PVC

At a glance

ProcessesLead Time

Finishing Options

Tolerance
CNC Mill
CNC Lathe
As fast as 5 daysAvailable as-machined
With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

About the Material

Chemical-Resistant PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is a great choice for designs requiring electrical insulation. Chemical-Resistant PVC also offers terrific resistance to alkalies and acids, which makes it the ideal choice for applications related to chemical-processing and tank/valve components.

Material Properties

Chemical-Resistant PVC

 

ProcessesLead Time

Finishing Options

Tolerance
CNC Mill
CNC Lathe
As fast as 5 daysAvailable as-machined
With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

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

 

Min Wall Thickness

Min End Mill Size

Min Drill Size

Max Part Size

Undercuts

Radii : Depth

0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x,y,z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d,h] (lathe)
Square profile, full radius, dovetail profilesDepth 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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