Engineering Plastics — Machining, Properties & Material Selection
Engineering Plastics — Machining, Properties & Material Selection
Engineering plastics guides for machinists, engineers and product designers. Machining parameters, material property comparisons, and selection data for Delrin, Nylon, PEEK, PTFE, UHMW, Polycarbonate, ABS, and glass-filled nylon.
Nylon 11: Properties, Uses, Price, and How It Compares to Nylon 12 Quick Answer — What Is Nylon 11 and Why Is It Used? Nylon 11 (Polyamide 11) is a 100% bio-based engineering plastic derived from renewable castor oil, specifically designed for high-vibration and chemically aggressive environments. Engineers specify PA11 over petroleum-based alternatives because it offers
ABS Plastic vs Nylon: Which Is Stronger, Durable, and Better for Real-World Applications? Choosing between ABS plastic vs Nylon determines whether a part fails under stress or thrives in its environment. Make the wrong call and you pay twice: once in material price and again in scrap, rework, warranty returns, or downtime. ABS delivers predictable
Glass Filled Nylon: Grades, Performance Trade-Offs, and When It Actually Makes Sense Glass Filled Nylon is not a “materials theory” topic—it’s a material selection decision where the wrong choice can trigger cracking, warpage, and in-field failure. In this post, I’ll give you direct, engineering-level clarity on when Glass Filled Nylon actually makes sense—and when it
Nylon vs Polyester Rope: Which Is Stronger, Safer, and Better for Real-World Use? Choosing nylon vs polyester rope is a safety and performance decision, not a preference. Nylon can lose 10–15% strength when wet, and its high stretch stores energy that can recoil if the line fails under tension. Polyester stays more stable in water