Nylon 6

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Material type

Plastic
Material name

Nylon 6
Process compatibility

CNC machining

Mechanical properties

Ultimate tensile strength

64.7 - 79.1 MPa

Yield strength

51.2 - 63.8 MPa

Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity)

1.58 - 1.97 GPa

Elongation at break

200-300 %

Hardness

16.4-18.1 HV

Physical properties

UV resistance

Fair

Thermal properties

Maximum service temperature

90 - 130 °C

Thermal expansion coefficent

88.2 - 91.8 10^-6/ºC

Thermal conductivity

0.294 - 0.306 W/(m⋅°C)

Electrical properties

ESD Safety

Common applications

Transportation

Electronics & Electrical components

Nylon 6 CNC Machining Applications & Parts

Nylon 6 is a tough, wear-resistant, and versatile engineering plastic with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance, ideal for producing high-strength, low-friction components through precision machining.

Typical Parts We Machine from Nylon 6:

Wear Components: Gears, Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Slides
Industrial Hardware: Fasteners, Pulleys, Spacers, Valve Seats
Consumer Products: Functional Prototypes, Sporting Goods Components, Handles

Our Machining Advantage:

We understand the hygroscopic nature of Nylon and machine it in a controlled environment to ensure final part stability, preventing future dimensional change due to moisture absorption.

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Nylon 6 CNC Machining Applications & Parts

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