Machined Plastics
Plastics
Machined Plastic Parts Materials ABS Plastic for Machined Parts & Prototypes Acetal & Delrin MachiningAcrylic Plastic Materials & MachiningCOC/COP Plastic Materials & MachiningCPVC Plastic Material & MachiningCTFE/KEL-F Plastic Material & MachiningDelrin AF Plastic Material & Machining ECTFE/Halar Plastic Material & Machining Fluorosint® 500 and 207 Plastic Materials & MachiningHDPE Plastic Material & MachiningLDPE Plastic Material & MachiningNoryl® Plastic Material & MachiningNylatron GS: Self Lubricating Nylon for Precision MachiningNylon 6/6 Material & Machining PBT Plastic Material & MachiningPEEK Plastic Material & Machining PES (Radel A) Plastic Material & MachiningPlastic Machining With PETPhenolics/G10 Plastic Machining Polycarbonate Plastic & MachiningPolypropylene Plastic Material & MachiningPolysulfone Plastic Matetial & MachiningPPS Plastic Material & MachiningPVC Plastic & Machining PVDF Plastic Material & MachiningRadel® Plastic Material & MachiningRexolite® Plastic Material & Machining Tecadur Plastic Material & MachiningTeflon® Plastic Machining (PTFE) | Controlled FluidicsTorlon PlasticMaterial & MachiningUHMW Plastic Materials & MachiningUltem® (PEI) Plastic Material & MachiningVespel® Plastic MachiningPOLYMER OPTIONS
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OUR MOST COMMONLY USED PLASTIC MATERIALS & RESINS

We find that our clients and customers most often choose the following resins for their projects. Remember that not every resin will fit the job, but we have a great way for you to start your material selection journey. Read through and watch the videos on each page to get to know these better.

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ABS Plastic for Machined Parts & Prototypes

Cost-effective ABS plastic machined parts and fluidic manifolds for OEM prototypes, enclosures, and structural components. Easy-to-machine, impact-resistant ABS with design-for-manufacturing support.

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Acetal & Delrin Machining

Acetal as a copolymer, or Delrin as a homopolymer, has excellent mechanical and electrical properties. Use Acetal and Delrin for your next machining project.
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Acrylic Plastic Materials & Machining

Acrylic is one of the most popular plastics for CNC machined parts, particularly in medical applications. It holds close tolerance and is low cost.
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COC/COP Plastic Materials & Machining

COC / COP share glass’s exceptional optical properties while offering transparency, low birefringence, a high Abbe number, and high heat resistance.
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CPVC Plastic Material & Machining

CPVC is a popular choice for applications that require a high functional temperature (up to 200F) and/or a resistance to corrosive chemicals.
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CTFE/KEL-F Plastic Material & Machining

CTFE, sometimes called KEL-F, is a dimensionally stable and rigid polymer known for it’s near-zero moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance.
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Delrin AF Plastic Material & Machining

Delrin AF machining for OEM gears, bushings, bearings, and high-wear components that need low friction, long life, and metal-like strength. Get design-for-manufacturing support, tight-tolerance CNC machining, and production-ready Delrin AF parts from Controlled Fluidics.

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ECTFE/Halar Plastic Material & Machining

ECTFE (or Halar) offers many unique properties, including flame, impact, chemical, and harsh weather resistances with FDA and USDA certified grades. Learn more.
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Fluorosint® 500 and 207 Plastic Materials & Machining

Machined Fluorosint 500 and Flourosint 207 for bearings, bushings, seals, shrouds, and more. Chemically resistant and dimensionally stable.
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HDPE Plastic Material & Machining

HDPE is a hard, rigid polymer with excellent impact strength
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LDPE Plastic Material & Machining

LDPE is a softer, more flexible variety of polyethylene and is resistant to stress cracking.
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Noryl® Plastic Material & Machining

Noryl's moisture- and heat-resistant properties make them excellent choices for medical, surgical, and life science instruments.
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Nylatron GS: Self Lubricating Nylon for Precision Machining

Nylatron GS is a nylon and molybdenum disulphide combination engineered to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of type 6/6 Nylon, while not affecting its chemical and electrical properties. Read More
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Nylatron GS: Self Lubricating Nylon for Precision Machining

Nylatron GS is a nylon and molybdenum disulphide combination engineered to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of type 6/6 Nylon, while not affecting its chemical and electrical properties. Read More
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Nylon 6/6 Material & Machining

Nylon 6/6 is a highly versatile, non-abrasive, FDA Compliant, and USDA-approved material. Controlled Fluidics can machine to tolerances of +/- .0005 or better.
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PBT Plastic Material & Machining

PBT - Dimensionally stable material with good friction and wear properties
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PEEK Plastic Material & Machining

Explore the properties and applications of PEEK plastic, a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and suitability for medical and life science applications.
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PES (Radel A) Plastic Material & Machining

Radel A is a versatile material with high resistance to heat and combustibility
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Plastic Machining With PET

PET - FDA compliant, moisture resistant, and high-precision components
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Phenolics/G10 Plastic Machining

Phenolics/G10 - Dense and hard material with superior chemical resistance
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Polycarbonate Plastic & Machining

Polycarbonate - Rigid, stable, USP Class VI material for medical components
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Polypropylene Plastic Material & Machining

Polypropylene (PP) is a low-cost, FDA-approved plastic that makes a great choice for plastic machining, especially for medical and food research applications.
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Polysulfone Plastic Matetial & Machining

Polysulfone - Stable and creep resistant material ideal for medical components
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PPS Plastic Material & Machining

PPS - Chemically resistant and mechanically strong material with excellent electrical properties
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PVC Plastic & Machining

PVC - Chemical and moisture resistant material ideal for chemical processing applications
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PVDF Plastic Material & Machining

PVDF - Self-extinguishing, chemically resistant, and easily machined components
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Radel® Plastic Material & Machining

Radel - Tough and stable material with excellent stress cracking resistance
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Rexolite® Plastic Material & Machining

Discover Rexolite® plastics as a material fit for using in electrical applications among many others. It withstands high voltage and makes a good insulator for electronic components.
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Tecadur Plastic Material & Machining

Tecadur Plastic Material & Machining Exceptionally tough and optically clear copolyester Tecadur refers to the family of high performance engineering plastics that include a variety of grades with different properties depending on the product's purpose. Each grade is specific to certain applications, some suiting more specialized purposes than others available.… Read More
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Teflon® Plastic Machining (PTFE) | Controlled Fluidics

Teflon - Corrosion resistant material with exceptional thermal properties
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Torlon PlasticMaterial & Machining

Dimensionally stable material with excellent heat resistance, Torlon machined parts are ideal for aerospace projects and various medical devices. Learn more.
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UHMW Plastic Materials & Machining

UHMW is a low-friction material with excellent wear resistance. It's USDA-approved and FDA-compliant, making it suitable for food processing applications.
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Ultem® (PEI) Plastic Material & Machining

Ultem - Good material for structural components that require strength and rigidity at elevated temperatures.
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Vespel® Plastic Machining

Vespel - Lightweight substitute for metal in applications that require thermal stability, strength, and high impact resistance.