Material Comparison Guide
When selecting a material, you need to consider the mechanical properties, manufacturability characteristics, cosmetic appearance and cost. Below list shows some common plastic materials.
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Materials |
Material Category |
Attributes / Applications |
Manufacturing Process |
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PS |
Plastic |
Lampshades / Transparent food containers / Cassette tape cases / General groceries |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
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PA |
Plastic |
Bearing / Gear / Machinery / Automobile / Electric apparatus |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
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PP |
Plastic |
Housings / Living hinges / Thin-Walled Parts |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
Extrusion
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Silicon Rubber |
Plastic |
Soft material |
Prototype
Silicon Stamping
LSR
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ABS |
Plastic |
An excellent engineering plastic.Housings / Lamp seats / Toys / Household appliances |
3D Printing (FDM) CNC Machining Injection Molding |
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PC |
Plastic |
Excellent transparency, high heat resistance, ultrahigh impact resistance, dimensional stability, etc., a wide range of applications. |
CNC Machining Injection Molding |
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POM |
Plastic |
Good abrasion resistance. Gears / Bearings |
CNC Machining Injection Molding |
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PMMA |
Plastic |
Vehicle lights / Lenses / Light pipes |
CNC Machining Injection Molding |
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PC/ABS |
Plastic |
Automotive interior part / Consumer electronics product / High-end helmet / Mobile phone casing / General molding product |
CNC Machining Injection Molding |
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PBT |
Plastic |
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CNC Machining
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PPSU |
Plastic |
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CNC Machining
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PEEK |
Plastic |
Automotive and Electrical Applications |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
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TPE/TPU |
Plastic |
Soft material, similar to rubber |
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LDPE/HDPE |
Plastic |
Packaging |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
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PTFE |
Plastic |
High-frequency electronic equipment / Radar / Insulation parts |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
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PPS |
Plastic |
Good heat resistance. Electrical parts / Auto parts / Chemical equipment |
CNC Machining
Injection Molding
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PA6+GF30 |
Plastic |
Bearing / Gear / Machinery / Automobile / Electric apparatus |
CNC Machining Injection Molding |