ABS vs. Teflon PTFE/FEP Machining

Comparison of ABS and Teflon PTFE/FEP Property Values

ABS
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6,500
320,000
5.3
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Material
Water Absorption Rating
Tensile Strength
Flexural Modulus
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
Dielectric Strength
Unfilled35% Glass Filled24% Carbon Filled
< 0.010.020.05
3,9002,1001,900
72,000190,000160,000
7.56.46.0
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Material Properties

  • Excellent impact strength
  • Good fabricating and machining properties
  • Excellent aesthetic properties
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Machines with ease
  • Low heat conductivity
  • Corrosion and abrasion resistant
  • Low co-efficient of friction 
  • Excellent dielectric properties
  • Inertness to most chemicals
  • High heat and chemical resistance
  • Very low coeffiecient of friction
  • Excellent radiation resistance
  • Zero moisture absorption
  • Relatively insensitive to power frequency
  • Machinability

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