PA6
Nylon, or polyamide (PA), is an engineering thermoplastic known for its outstanding mechanical properties and exceptional resistance to chemicals, thermal stress, and abrasion.
Nylon (polyamide, referred to as PA) is a plastic composed of polyamide resins and is a commonly used thermoplastic material. There are many varieties of PA, including PA6, PA66, PA610, PA11, PA12, PA1010, PA612, PA46, PA6T, PA9T, and MXD-6 aromatic amides. Among these, PA6, PA66, PA610, and PA12 are the most commonly used. Nylon engineering plastics have a horny, ductile, bright surface and are typically white (or milky) or slightly yellow, transparent or translucent crystalline resins. They can be easily colored.
Engineering nylon is primarily used in the automotive industry, electrical and electronic industry, transportation industry, machinery manufacturing industry, wire and cable communication industry, and for daily necessities. It is used to manufacture various components such as bearings, gears, circular gears, cams, bevel gears, oil pipelines, oil storage tanks, protective covers, support frames, wheel covers, deflectors, fan housings, air filter housings, radiator water chambers, brake tubes, engine hoods, and more.
Nylon engineering plastics show their diversified application potential and economic advantages in the field of CNC machining. As important members of the nylon family, PA6, PA66, PA610, and PA12 each demonstrate unique characteristics in CNC machining.
PA6
PA66
PA12
PA610
Machined Nylon PA6 Parts
PA6 is a translucent or almost bright opalescent crystalline polymer. The melting temperature is lower than PA66,
and the processing performance is better than other PA. The finished parts have the characteristics of high impact
strength rate, load dispersion, good softness, thermoplasticity, light weight, good toughness, resistance to
cyclohexanone and aromatic solvents and good durability. Suitable for use under light load conditions, with good
wear resistance, self-lubrication and solvent resistance. Good vibration and noise reduction ability.
Typical applications include:
Sensor housing: Used to protect and secure the sensor.
Gear: Used to transmit power in mechanical transmission.
Bearings: Support rotating parts to reduce friction.
Gasket: Used to fill the gap between two objects to increase tightness.
Slider: Used in mechanical equipment for guiding and sliding.
Fixture: Used to hold the workpiece in place for processing or assembly.
Bracket: Used to support and secure other components.
Seals: Used to prevent liquid or gas leakage.
Machined Nylon PA66 Parts
Compared with PA6, PA66 is more widely used in the automotive industry, instrument housings and
other products requiring impact resistance and high strength requirements. PA66 is the highest mechanical
strength and most widely used variety in the PA series.
Typical applications include:
Drive shaft: Transfers torque in mechanical equipment.
Connector: Connects two or more components.
Valve seat: Used to control fluid flow.
Fasteners: such as bolts, nuts, etc., for connecting and fixing parts.
Insulating parts: Used in electrical and electronic equipment to prevent leakage of current.
Shield: Protects equipment or components from external damage.
Fixture: Used to hold the workpiece in place during manufacturing.
Pump parts: such as pump impeller, pump shell, etc., used to transport fluid.
Machined Nylon PA610 Parts
PA610 is easy to form, the performance is between PA6 and PA66, the hardness is higher, and the wear resistance
is slightly worse than PA6. The biggest feature is that the water absorption changes very little, the size is more stable,
and it can replace PA6 and PA66 to make precision size parts.
Typical applications include:
Precision gear: used to transmit power in mechanical transmission.
Aircraft interior parts: such as control panel, seat parts, etc.
Seal ring: prevents leakage in high pressure or high temperature environments.
Bearing sleeve: used to enhance the performance and life of bearings.
Pipe connectors: Used to connect pipe systems.
Shield: Protects equipment or components in harsh environments.
Insulated parts: Prevent leakage of current in avionics systems.
Bracket: Used to support and hold aviation components.
Machined Nylon PA12 Parts
PA12 is a good electrical insulator and, like other polyamides, will not be affected by moisture.
It has good impact resistance mechanical and chemical stability. However, PA12 has no resistance to strong oxidizing acids.
Typical applications include:
Cable sheath: Protects the cable from external damage.
Insulating parts: Used in electrical and electronic equipment to prevent leakage of current.
Conduits: Used to transport liquids or gases.
Medical equipment parts: such as surgical instrument handles, catheters, etc.
Sliding parts: Used in mechanical equipment for guiding and sliding.
Fasteners: such as bolts, nuts, etc., for connecting and fixing parts.
Seals: Prevent leaks in medical equipment and pipes.
Fixture: Used to hold the workpiece in place during manufacturing.
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