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5 most popular plastic raw materials used for CNC machined prototype parts in the automotive industry:
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS):
ABS is a common thermoplastic material widely used for CNC machined
automotive prototypes.
It offers a good balance of mechanical properties, impact
resistance, and dimensional stability, making it suitable for a
variety of automotive applications.
Polycarbonate (PC):
Polycarbonate is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its
optical clarity, impact resistance, and heat resistance.
It is frequently used for CNC machined prototypes of automotive
lighting components, displays, and other transparent or
semi-transparent parts.
Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as Acetal or Delrin:
POM is a engineering plastic that provides excellent dimensional
stability, low friction, and good mechanical strength.
It is commonly used for CNC machined prototypes of automotive
gears, bushings, and other precision mechanical components.
Polyamide (PA), or Nylon:
Polyamide, particularly Nylon 6 and Nylon 66, are popular choices
for CNC machined automotive prototypes due to their high strength,
stiffness, and wear resistance.
These materials are often used for prototyping of automotive
structural components, brackets, and functional parts.
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK):
PEEK is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent thermal and
chemical resistance, as well as good mechanical properties.
It is increasingly used for CNC machined prototypes of automotive
components that require elevated temperature and harsh environment
performance, such as engine and transmission parts.
These five plastic materials - ABS, Polycarbonate, POM, Polyamide,
and PEEK - are widely utilized in the automotive industry for CNC
machined prototype parts due to their unique combinations of
mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, which closely match
the requirements of many automotive applications.