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.

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

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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