Nylon vs. Plexiglas Machining
Comparison of Nylon and Plexiglas Property Values
Extruded Nylon | Cast Nylon |
1.2 | 0.6 - .12 |
12,400 | 10,000 - 13,500 |
410,000 | 420,000 - 500,000 |
4.5 | 5 |
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Material |
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Water Absorption Rating |
Tensile Strength |
Flexural Modulus |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
Dielectric Strength |
Plexiglas |
0.2 |
10,000 |
480,000 |
4 |
400 |
Material Properties
- Machinability
- Low coefficient of friction
- Enhanced bearing and wear grades available
- FDA compliant grades available
- Glass-filled grades available
- High transparency
- Light transmission (>92%)
- Good resistance to UV lightening and weathering
- Extremely high surface hardness
- Good resistance to chemicals
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