Acetal Machined Parts
Cox Manufacturing has a reputation for producing quality screw machine parts from Acetal plastic. We can machine intricate parts on our CNC Swiss machines and CNC turning centers for high volume swiss screw machining.
Acetal is a versatile low-cost plastic, ideal for parts that require high mechanical strength and rigidity, while machining to very tight tolerances. It has good dimensional stability and chemical resistance, making it long-wearing. Unlike nylon, it has a very low moisture absorption rate, making it suitable for use in wet environments.
Acetal has a machining cost factor of 0.7 when compared to steel 12L14.
Industries & Applications
- Gears
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Electrical Components
- Pump Components
Acetal Machining Capabilities
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Plastic Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor | Request a Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics |
Similar to nylon, better machinability
|
Acetal |
Insulators, bearings, gears, bushings
|
Ground | 4.4 | .7 | Quote >> |
Common Material Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel |
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
|
12L14 |
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other material
|
Cold drawn 0 |
1 | 1 |
| Stainless Steel |
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
|
303 |
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
|
Cold finished +/- .002 |
1.9 | 2.7 |
| Brass |
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
|
C35300 |
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
|
+0015 | 3.5 | .07 |
| Aluminum |
Designed for machining
|
2011 |
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
|
Cold finish +/-.0015 |
3.8 | .6 |
| Titanium |
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
|
Ti-6Al-4VEli |
Medical implants
|
Ground & polished +/-.002 |
30.2 | 6 |
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