Most plastics can be shaped using woodworking machinery such as saws, routers, and drills. It’s important to use sharp blades and bits specifically designed for plastic fabrication in order to maintain low stress and to achieve a good surface finish.
ABS, acetal, nylon, and acrylics are easy to fabricate using saws and routers.
ECTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
ETFE
Plastic material with excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, and abrasion resistance.
FEP
Flexible fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and electrical properties.
LDPE
Soft, flexible, lightweight plastic material that is easy to fabricate and form.
PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PET
A strong, dimensionally stable plastic with outstanding chemical resistance and wear properties.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.