{"id":235,"date":"2026-04-03T05:42:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/?page_id=235"},"modified":"2026-05-14T05:57:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:57:16","slug":"pom-acetal-cnc-machining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/","title":{"rendered":"Prelucrare CNC POM \/ Acetal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"235\" class=\"elementor elementor-235\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152d793 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"152d793\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6bb69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ca6bb69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- FAQ Structured Data -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin and why is it used for CNC machining?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM (Polyoxymethylene, also called Acetal or Delrin \u2014 Delrin being DuPont's trade name for homopolymer acetal) is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional combination of stiffness, low friction, excellent machinability, and dimensional stability. It is one of the most widely machined plastics because it produces clean chips, holds tight tolerances, and requires no secondary finishing for most applications. POM is used for gears, bushings, sliders, automation components, jigs, and guide parts where metal would be too heavy or corrode, and softer plastics lack the required stiffness and wear resistance.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between POM-H (Delrin) and POM-C (Acetal Copolymer)?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM-H (homopolymer, trade name Delrin) and POM-C (copolymer acetal) are both acetal plastics with similar performance, but with key differences. POM-H (Delrin) has slightly higher stiffness, hardness, and fatigue resistance \u2014 making it preferred for gears and mechanical parts. However, Delrin has a porous center void (center-line porosity) in larger diameter rod stock, which can be exposed when machining thick parts with center bores. POM-C (copolymer) is more homogeneous \u2014 no center porosity \u2014 making it preferred for precision machined parts with bores, and for parts requiring good chemical resistance. POM-C is also slightly easier to machine with less tendency to stress-crack. For most automation components, bushings, and guide parts, either grade is suitable and selection depends on availability, section thickness, and chemical exposure.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What tolerances can you hold on POM \/ Acetal machined parts?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM machines to tight tolerances easily. Standard CNC tolerance for POM is \u00b10.05 mm. For precision bore fits, shaft diameters, and slider guide dimensions, we routinely hold \u00b10.02\u20130.03 mm. Note that POM has a higher thermal expansion coefficient than metals (approximately 10\u00d7 steel): for parts operating across a wide temperature range, thermal expansion must be factored into clearance calculations. For bearing and bushing fits, we recommend specifying the operating temperature range so we can calculate appropriate fit allowance accounting for differential thermal expansion between POM bushing and steel shaft.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is POM suitable for food contact and medical applications?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Natural (white\/ivory) POM-C and POM-H grades are available in FDA-compliant formulations suitable for food contact applications per FDA 21 CFR 177.2470. These grades use approved additives and are certified for direct food contact. For medical device applications, medical-grade POM with full material traceability, biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993, and USP Class VI certification is available. Blue or other pigmented POM grades for food processing equipment (metal-detectable grades) are also available \u2014 these contain additives that trigger metal detectors, allowing fragment detection if a part breaks.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does POM compare to nylon (PA) for gears and bushings?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM and nylon (PA6, PA66) are both widely used for machined plastic gears and bushings, but with different property profiles. POM has better dimensional stability (much lower moisture absorption \u2014 nylon absorbs 2\u20139% water causing significant dimensional change), better stiffness, lower coefficient of friction (self-lubricating), and better machinability for tight tolerances. Nylon has better impact resistance, higher fatigue strength, and better performance at elevated temperatures. For applications requiring consistent dimensions across humidity changes \u2014 such as precision gears, guide components, and measurement fixtures \u2014 POM is strongly preferred. For high-impact or high-temperature applications, nylon may be more appropriate.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the main machining considerations for POM \/ Acetal?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM is one of the easiest engineering plastics to machine, but several considerations are important: (1) Thermal expansion \u2014 POM expands significantly with heat during machining; air or mist cooling is preferred over flood coolant which can cause thermal shock. (2) Stress relief \u2014 large POM parts should be annealed before final machining to release residual stresses from the extrusion or moulding process. (3) Center-line porosity in POM-H rod \u2014 for parts with center bores larger than approximately 40% of rod diameter, specify POM-C (copolymer) to avoid exposing the center void. (4) Sharp tooling \u2014 dull tools cause smearing and built-up edge; sharp, highly polished HSS or carbide tools give best surface finish. (5) Chip management \u2014 POM produces long stringy chips at some cutting parameters; spiral flute tooling and appropriate chip clearance prevent re-cutting.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What colors is POM available in and does color affect properties?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM is available in natural (white\/ivory), black, blue, red, and other colors. Natural POM is the most common and has the highest purity for food contact and medical applications. Black POM contains carbon black pigment which provides UV resistance and is preferred for outdoor or UV-exposed applications. Blue POM and other bright colors are used in food processing equipment for visual identification \u2014 some blue grades are also metal-detectable. Color does not significantly affect the base mechanical properties (stiffness, hardness, wear resistance) but may affect UV stability and chemical resistance. For tight-tolerance precision parts, natural or black POM are most commonly specified.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can POM be bonded, welded, or coated after machining?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"POM has limited bonding options due to its low surface energy and chemical resistance. Adhesive bonding is possible with cyanoacrylate (superglue) after surface activation by UV\/ozone or plasma treatment, but bond strength is moderate. Mechanical fastening (screws, press-fit inserts, snap-fits) is the preferred joining method. POM can be welded by ultrasonic welding, hot-plate welding, or spin welding for joining two POM parts. Surface coating is generally not applied to POM as it has inherent low friction and chemical resistance \u2014 but electroless nickel plating is possible after surface activation for specialized applications requiring a conductive or harder surface layer.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto:wght@300;400;500;700;900&family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@400;700;900&family=Roboto+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Namespace: .POM \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM{\n  --bg:#F7F9FC;--bg-white:#FFFFFF;--bg-light:#EEF3F8;\n  --text-1:#1F2937;--text-2:#5B6777;--text-3:#9CA8B4;\n  --border:#D7E0EA;\n  --blue:#2563EB;--blue-h:#1D4ED8;\n  --blue-dim:rgba(37,99,235,0.08);--blue-mid:rgba(37,99,235,0.15);\n  --teal:#0F766E;--teal-dim:rgba(15,118,110,0.08);--teal-border:rgba(15,118,110,0.2);\n  \/* POM accent \u2014 clean engineering white + deep teal *\/\n  --pm:#0F4C81;\n  --pm-mid:#1264A3;\n  --pm-dim:rgba(15,76,129,0.07);\n  --pm-border:rgba(15,76,129,0.18);\n  \/* Grade variants *\/\n  --pomh:#2563EB;        \/* POM-H Delrin \u2014 blue *\/\n  --pomh-dim:rgba(37,99,235,0.07);\n  --pomh-border:rgba(37,99,235,0.2);\n  --pomc:#0F766E;        \/* POM-C Copolymer \u2014 teal *\/\n  --pomc-dim:rgba(15,118,110,0.07);\n  --pomc-border:rgba(15,118,110,0.2);\n  \/* Application colours *\/\n  --app1:#B45309;--app1-dim:rgba(180,83,9,0.07);--app1-border:rgba(180,83,9,0.2);\n  --app2:#7C3AED;--app2-dim:rgba(124,58,237,0.07);--app2-border:rgba(124,58,237,0.2);\n\n  --ff-h:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;\n  --ff-b:'Roboto',sans-serif;\n  --ff-m:'Roboto Mono',monospace;\n  --r1:6px;--r2:12px;--r3:20px;--r4:28px;\n}\n.POM *,.POM *::before,.POM *::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.POM img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\n.POM a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;}\n.POM{font-family:var(--ff-b);background:var(--bg);color:var(--text-1);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;}\n\n.POM .pwrap{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;}\n.POM .psec{padding:88px 0;}\n.POM .psec-white{background:var(--bg-white);}\n.POM .psec-light{background:var(--bg-light);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Utility \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .plabel{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .plabel::before{content:'';width:16px;height:1.5px;background:var(--teal);}\n.POM .ph2{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,42px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-0.5px;color:var(--text-1);}\n.POM .pblue{color:var(--blue);}\n.POM .pteal{color:var(--teal);}\n.POM .ppm{color:var(--pm-mid);}\n\n.POM .pbtn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:var(--r2);font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all 0.2s;}\n.POM .pbtn-primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pbtn-primary:hover{background:var(--blue-h);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,99,235,0.28);}\n.POM .pbtn-ghost{background:var(--blue-dim);color:var(--blue);border:1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.2);}\n.POM .pbtn-ghost:hover{background:var(--blue-mid);}\n.POM .pbtn-outline{background:#fff;color:var(--text-1);border:1.5px solid var(--border);}\n.POM .pbtn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue);}\n.POM .pbtn-sm{padding:8px 16px;font-size:11px;}\n.POM .pbtn-white{background:#fff;color:var(--pm-mid);font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:var(--r2);border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all 0.2s;}\n.POM .pbtn-white:hover{background:#EFF6FF;transform:translateY(-1px);}\n.POM .pbtn-white-ol{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:var(--r2);cursor:pointer;transition:all 0.2s;}\n.POM .pbtn-white-ol:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);}\n.POM .psec-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;}\n\n\/* colour helpers *\/\n.POM .cpomh{color:var(--pomh);}\n.POM .cpomc{color:var(--pomc);}\n\n.POM .tag{padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;color:var(--text-2);}\n.POM .tag-pomh{background:var(--pomh-dim);border-color:var(--pomh-border);color:var(--pomh);}\n.POM .tag-pomc{background:var(--pomc-dim);border-color:var(--pomc-border);color:var(--pomc);}\n.POM .tag-blue{background:var(--blue-dim);border-color:rgba(37,99,235,0.2);color:var(--blue);}\n\n.POM .badge-ok{display:inline-block;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--teal-dim);border:1px solid var(--teal-border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--teal);font-weight:700;}\n.POM .badge-warn{display:inline-block;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(245,158,11,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.3);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:#D97706;font-weight:700;}\n.POM .badge-pomh{display:inline-block;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--pomh-dim);border:1px solid var(--pomh-border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--pomh);font-weight:700;}\n.POM .badge-pomc{display:inline-block;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--pomc-dim);border:1px solid var(--pomc-border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--pomc);font-weight:700;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 TOP BAR \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pptbar{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);padding:11px 28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.POM .pptb-l{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:1px;}\n.POM .pptb-r{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;}\n.POM .pptb-a{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);transition:color 0.15s;}\n.POM .pptb-a:hover{color:var(--blue);}\n.POM .pptb-btn{padding:7px 18px;border-radius:var(--r1);background:var(--blue);color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all 0.2s;}\n.POM .pptb-btn:hover{background:var(--blue-h);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BREADCRUMB \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pbreadcrumb{padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;}\n.POM .pbc-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-3);}\n.POM .pbc-inner a{color:var(--text-2);transition:color 0.15s;}\n.POM .pbc-inner a:hover{color:var(--blue);}\n.POM .pbc-sep{color:var(--border);}\n.POM .pbc-current{color:var(--text-1);font-weight:500;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .phero{background:var(--bg-white);padding:72px 0 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}\n.POM .phero-dot{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(15,76,129,0.05) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:26px 26px;}\n.POM .phero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 480px;gap:56px;align-items:center;}\n@media(max-width:1040px){.POM .phero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .phero-h1{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:clamp(34px,4.8vw,64px);font-weight:900;line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-1.5px;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:8px;}\n.POM .phero-kicker{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-bottom:22px;}\n.POM .phk-pill{padding:5px 13px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;color:var(--text-2);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}\n.POM .phk-dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .phero-sub{font-size:15px;color:var(--text-2);max-width:520px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:28px;}\n.POM .phero-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n\n.POM .phero-imgs{position:relative;height:420px;}\n@media(max-width:1040px){.POM .phero-imgs{height:280px;}}\n.POM .phi-main{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:80px;border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(31,41,55,0.09);}\n.POM .phi-main img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\n.POM .phi-sm1{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;width:46%;height:168px;border-radius:var(--r2);overflow:hidden;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(31,41,55,0.12);}\n.POM .phi-sm2{position:absolute;bottom:0;right:0;width:46%;height:168px;border-radius:var(--r2);overflow:hidden;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(31,41,55,0.12);}\n.POM .phi-badge{position:absolute;top:20px;right:-10px;padding:13px 16px;border-radius:var(--r2);background:var(--pm);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(15,76,129,0.32);}\n.POM .phib-l{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;margin-bottom:3px;}\n.POM .phib-v{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:16px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;}\n\n.POM .phero-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--border);background:#fff;margin-top:56px;}\n@media(max-width:600px){.POM .phero-bar{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n.POM .phbar-item{padding:20px 16px;border-right:1px solid var(--border);text-align:center;}\n.POM .phbar-item:last-child{border-right:none;}\n.POM .phbar-v{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:20px;font-weight:900;color:var(--pm);line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.POM .phbar-l{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.5px;color:var(--text-3);text-transform:uppercase;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 TICKER \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pticker{background:var(--text-1);padding:12px 0;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;}\n.POM .ptick-track{display:inline-flex;animation:pomtick 36s linear infinite;}\n@keyframes pomtick{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}\n.POM .ptick-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:0 22px;font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);}\n.POM .pt-h{color:#93C5FD;}\n.POM .pt-c{color:#5EEAD4;}\n.POM .pt-app{color:#FCD34D;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 GRADE CARDS (2-col) \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pgrade-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-bottom:20px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.POM .pgrade-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n\n.POM .pgc{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r4);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.25s;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}\n.POM .pgc-h{border:2px solid var(--pomh-border);}\n.POM .pgc-h:hover{border-color:var(--pomh);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);}\n.POM .pgc-c{border:2px solid var(--pomc-border);}\n.POM .pgc-c:hover{border-color:var(--pomc);transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(15,118,110,0.12);}\n\n.POM .pgc-img{aspect-ratio:16\/7;overflow:hidden;position:relative;flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .pgc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.45s;}\n.POM .pgc:hover .pgc-img img{transform:scale(1.04);}\n.POM .pgc-badge{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:100px;font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;}\n.POM .pgcb-h{background:var(--pomh);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pgcb-c{background:var(--pomc);color:#fff;}\n\n.POM .pgc-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;flex:1;}\n@media(max-width:700px){.POM .pgc-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .pgc-left{padding:22px;border-right:1px solid var(--border);}\n@media(max-width:700px){.POM .pgc-left{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}}\n.POM .pgc-right{padding:22px;}\n\n.POM .pgc-grade{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:26px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;margin-bottom:3px;}\n.POM .pgc-std{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:7px;}\n.POM .pgc-name{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:9px;}\n.POM .pgc-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:14px;}\n\n.POM .pgc-stat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .pgc-stat{padding:8px 10px;border-radius:var(--r2);text-align:center;}\n.POM .pgs-h{background:var(--pomh-dim);border:1px solid var(--pomh-border);}\n.POM .pgs-c{background:var(--pomc-dim);border:1px solid var(--pomc-border);}\n.POM .pgc-stat-val{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:900;line-height:1;margin-bottom:3px;}\n.POM .pgc-stat-lbl{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:9px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase;}\n\n.POM .pgc-comp-title{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;}\n.POM .pgc-comp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .pgc-comp-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}\n.POM .pgc-comp-table tr:last-child{border-bottom:none;}\n.POM .pgc-comp-table td{padding:5px 0;font-size:11px;}\n.POM .pgc-comp-table td:first-child{color:var(--text-3);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.8px;text-transform:uppercase;width:58%;}\n.POM .pgc-comp-table td:last-child{font-weight:700;text-align:right;}\n\n.POM .pgc-props{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .pgc-prop{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:7px;font-size:11px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.5;}\n.POM .pgc-dot{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;}\n.POM .pgc-uses{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .pgc-use{padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);}\n.POM .pgc-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;}\n.POM .pgc-link::after{content:'\u2192';}\n.POM .pgl-h{color:var(--pomh);}\n.POM .pgl-c{color:var(--pomc);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 APPLICATION CARDS (6 apps) \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .papp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.POM .papp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n@media(max-width:500px){.POM .papp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n\n.POM .papc{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.22s;}\n.POM .papc:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}\n.POM .papc-auto:hover{border-color:var(--pm-mid);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,76,129,0.1);}\n.POM .papc-gear:hover{border-color:var(--pomh);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);}\n.POM .papc-slide:hover{border-color:var(--app1);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(180,83,9,0.1);}\n.POM .papc-bush:hover{border-color:var(--pomc);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,118,110,0.1);}\n.POM .papc-jig:hover{border-color:var(--app2);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(124,58,237,0.1);}\n.POM .papc-guide:hover{border-color:var(--teal);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,118,110,0.1);}\n\n.POM .pap-img{aspect-ratio:16\/9;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}\n.POM .pap-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.POM .papc:hover .pap-img img{transform:scale(1.05);}\n.POM .pap-cat{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;}\n.POM .pac-auto{background:var(--pm);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pac-gear{background:var(--pomh);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pac-slide{background:var(--app1);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pac-bush{background:var(--pomc);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pac-jig{background:var(--app2);color:#fff;}\n.POM .pac-guide{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;}\n\n.POM .pap-body{padding:18px;}\n.POM .pap-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:8px;}\n.POM .pap-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.68;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .pap-specs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-bottom:12px;}\n.POM .pap-spec{display:flex;gap:8px;font-size:11px;}\n.POM .pap-k{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);min-width:64px;flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .pap-v{color:var(--text-2);}\n.POM .pap-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;}\n.POM .papt{padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 COMPARISON TABLE \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pcmp-wrap{overflow-x:auto;}\n.POM .pcmp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;min-width:680px;}\n.POM .pcmp-table thead th{padding:11px 14px;background:var(--bg-light);font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:left;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--border);}\n.POM .pcmp-table thead th:nth-child(2){color:var(--pomh);}\n.POM .pcmp-table thead th:nth-child(3){color:var(--pomc);}\n.POM .pcmp-table thead th:nth-child(4){color:var(--text-3);}\n.POM .pcmp-table thead th:nth-child(5){color:var(--text-3);}\n.POM .pcmp-table tbody td{padding:10px 14px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);vertical-align:top;}\n.POM .pcmp-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none;}\n.POM .pcmp-table tbody tr:hover td{background:var(--bg-light);}\n.POM .pcmp-table tbody td:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:500;}\n\n\/* stars *\/\n.POM .pstar-h{color:var(--pomh);}\n.POM .pstar-c{color:var(--pomc);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 MACHINING NOTES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pmc-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;}\n@media(max-width:700px){.POM .pmc-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .pmc-box{padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);}\n.POM .pmc-head{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}\n.POM .pmc-ico{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .pmc-ico-amber{background:rgba(217,119,6,0.1);}\n.POM .pmc-ico-teal{background:var(--teal-dim);}\n.POM .pmc-row{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.6;}\n.POM .pmc-row:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.POM .pmc-dot-a{color:#D97706;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .pmc-dot-t{color:var(--teal);font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .pmc-row strong{color:var(--text-1);font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:2px;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 CAPABILITIES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pcap-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.POM .pcap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n@media(max-width:500px){.POM .pcap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .pcap-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.22s;}\n.POM .pcap-card:hover{border-color:var(--pm-mid);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,76,129,0.1);}\n.POM .pcc-img{aspect-ratio:16\/9;overflow:hidden;}\n.POM .pcc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.POM .pcap-card:hover .pcc-img img{transform:scale(1.05);}\n.POM .pcc-body{padding:18px;}\n.POM .pcc-num{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:8px;}\n.POM .pcc-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:6px;}\n.POM .pcc-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.POM .pcc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;}\n.POM .pcct{padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 CASE STUDIES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pcase-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:28px;}\n.POM .pcase-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r4);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.25s;}\n.POM .pcase-card:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(15,76,129,0.1);border-color:var(--pm-mid);}\n.POM .pcase-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:380px 1fr;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.POM .pcase-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .pcase-inner.prev{direction:rtl;}\n.POM .pcase-inner.prev>*{direction:ltr;}\n.POM .pcase-imgs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}\n.POM .pci-main{flex:1;overflow:hidden;min-height:240px;}\n.POM .pci-main img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.POM .pcase-card:hover .pci-main img{transform:scale(1.04);}\n.POM .pci-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-top:3px solid #fff;}\n.POM .pci-sm{overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4\/3;}\n.POM .pci-sm img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\n.POM .pcase-body{padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}\n.POM .pcase-num{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.POM .pcase-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.2;}\n.POM .pcase-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.POM .pcase-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:72px 1fr;gap:8px;margin-bottom:8px;align-items:start;}\n.POM .pcr-k{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-top:1px;}\n.POM .pcr-v{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.6;}\n.POM .pcr-v strong{color:var(--text-1);font-weight:600;}\n.POM .pcase-outcome{padding:12px 14px;border-radius:var(--r2);font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;margin:12px 0 16px;background:var(--pm-dim);border:1px solid var(--pm-border);}\n.POM .pcase-outcome strong{color:var(--pm-mid);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 PROCESS FLOW \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pflow-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(31,41,55,0.05);}\n@media(max-width:768px){.POM .pflow-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n.POM .pflow-step{border-right:1px solid var(--border);transition:background 0.18s;}\n.POM .pflow-step:last-child{border-right:none;}\n.POM .pflow-step:hover{background:var(--bg-light);}\n.POM .pfs-img{aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;}\n.POM .pfs-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.POM .pflow-step:hover .pfs-img img{transform:scale(1.07);}\n.POM .pfs-body{padding:16px;}\n.POM .pfs-num{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--pm);letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:7px;}\n.POM .pfs-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:5px;}\n.POM .pfs-desc{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.6;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 SURFACE \/ POST-PROCESSING \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .psf-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.POM .psf-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n.POM .psf-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;transition:all 0.22s;}\n.POM .psf-card:hover{border-color:var(--pm-mid);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(15,76,129,0.09);}\n.POM .psf-img{aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;}\n.POM .psf-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.4s;}\n.POM .psf-card:hover .psf-img img{transform:scale(1.05);}\n.POM .psf-body{padding:16px;}\n.POM .psf-name{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:6px;}\n.POM .psf-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.POM .psf-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;}\n.POM .psft{padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--pm-dim);border:1px solid var(--pm-border);font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--pm-mid);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 METRICS \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pmetrics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);background:var(--pm);}\n@media(max-width:640px){.POM .pmetrics{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n.POM .pmetric{padding:36px 24px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);}\n.POM .pmetric:last-child{border-right:none;}\n.POM .pmetric-val{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:36px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;line-height:1;}\n.POM .pmetric-unit{font-size:15px;}\n.POM .pmetric-lbl{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);margin-top:8px;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WHY US \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pwhy-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;}\n@media(max-width:800px){.POM .pwhy-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .pwhy-img{border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4\/3;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(31,41,55,0.08);}\n.POM .pwhy-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\n.POM .pwhy-img:has(video){aspect-ratio:auto;}\n.POM .pwhy-img video{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}\n.POM .pwhy-points{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}\n.POM .pwp-item{display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start;padding:16px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r2);transition:all 0.2s;}\n.POM .pwp-item:hover{border-color:var(--pm-mid);}\n.POM .pwp-ico{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--pm-dim);border:1px solid var(--pm-border);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--pm-mid);flex-shrink:0;}\n.POM .pwp-title{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:4px;}\n.POM .pwp-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.65;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 INDUSTRIES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pind-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:12px;}\n@media(max-width:900px){.POM .pind-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}\n@media(max-width:480px){.POM .pind-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}\n.POM .pind-mini{padding:18px 12px;text-align:center;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r2);transition:all 0.2s;}\n.POM .pind-mini:hover{border-color:var(--pm-mid);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,76,129,0.09);}\n.POM .pim-icon{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px;}\n.POM .pim-name{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);margin-bottom:3px;}\n.POM .pim-grade{font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:10px;color:var(--text-3);}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 FAQ \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pfaq-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 2fr;gap:56px;align-items:start;}\n@media(max-width:800px){.POM .pfaq-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n.POM .pfaq-list{border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);overflow:hidden;}\n.POM .pfaq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}\n.POM .pfaq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}\n.POM .pfaq-q{width:100%;padding:17px 20px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-1);text-align:left;transition:background 0.15s;}\n.POM .pfaq-q:hover{background:var(--bg-light);}\n.POM .pfaq-q.popen{color:var(--pm-mid);background:var(--pm-dim);}\n.POM .pfaq-icon{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg-light);border:1px solid var(--border);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px;flex-shrink:0;transition:all 0.2s;color:var(--text-2);}\n.POM .pfaq-q.popen .pfaq-icon{background:var(--pm-mid);border-color:var(--pm-mid);color:#fff;transform:rotate(45deg);}\n.POM .pfaq-a{display:none;padding:0 20px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.75;}\n.POM .pfaq-a.popen{display:block;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 CTA \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.POM .pcta{position:relative;padding:96px 0;overflow:hidden;}\n.POM .pcta-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;}\n.POM .pcta-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;filter:brightness(0.18);}\n.POM .pcta-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(15,76,129,0.92),rgba(15,118,110,0.6));}\n.POM .pcta-dots{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,0.09) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:24px 24px;}\n.POM .pcta-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center;}\n.POM .pcta-lbl{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--ff-m);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);margin-bottom:14px;justify-content:center;}\n.POM .pcta-h2{font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:clamp(26px,3.5vw,50px);font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.1;}\n.POM .pcta-sub{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);margin-bottom:34px;max-width:540px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;line-height:1.75;}\n.POM .pcta-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"POM\">\n\n<!-- BREADCRUMB -->\n<div class=\"pbreadcrumb\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"pbc-inner\">\n      <a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"pbc-sep\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"\/material\/\">Materials<\/a><span class=\"pbc-sep\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"\/material\/plastics\/\">Engineering Plastics<\/a><span class=\"pbc-sep\">\/<\/span>\n      <span class=\"pbc-current\">POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin \u2014 Gears \u00b7 Bushings \u00b7 Sliders \u00b7 Jigs \u00b7 Guide Parts<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     1. HERO\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"phero\">\n  <div class=\"phero-dot\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"phero-inner\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin CNC Machining<\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"phero-h1\">POM \/ Acetal<br><span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">CNC Machining<\/span><\/h1>\n        <div class=\"phero-kicker\">\n          <span class=\"phk-pill\"><span class=\"phk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomh);\"><\/span>POM-H (Delrin)<\/span>\n          <span class=\"phk-pill\"><span class=\"phk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomc);\"><\/span>POM-C (Copolymer)<\/span>\n          <span class=\"phk-pill\"><span class=\"phk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--app1);\"><\/span>Automation Parts<\/span>\n          <span class=\"phk-pill\"><span class=\"phk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pm);\"><\/span>Gears &amp; Bushings<\/span>\n          <span class=\"phk-pill\"><span class=\"phk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--app2);\"><\/span>Jigs &amp; Guide Parts<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"phero-sub\">Precision CNC machining of POM homopolymer (Delrin) and POM copolymer (Acetal) for automation components, gears, sliders, bushings, jigs, and guide parts \u2014 where metal is too heavy or corrosive, and where dimensional stability, self-lubrication, and consistent tolerance across production quantities are essential.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"phero-btns\">\n          <a href=\"#pomquote\" class=\"pbtn pbtn-primary\">Get a Quote \u2192<\/a>\n          <a href=\"#pomquote\" class=\"pbtn pbtn-outline\">Send Your Drawing<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"phero-imgs\">\n        <div class=\"phi-main\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp\" alt=\"POM Acetal Delrin CNC Machined Gears Bushings Automation Parts\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"phi-badge\">\n          <div class=\"phib-l\">Friction Coeff.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"phib-v\">0.1\u20130.3<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"phi-sm1\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/peek.jpg\" alt=\"POM CNC Turned Bushing Slider Automation\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"phi-sm2\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-CNC-Machining.webp\" alt=\"Acetal Delrin CNC Milled Jig Gear\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"phero-bar\">\n      <div class=\"phbar-item\"><div class=\"phbar-v\">POM-H \/ POM-C<\/div><div class=\"phbar-l\">Two Grades in Stock<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phbar-item\"><div class=\"phbar-v\">\u00b10.02 mm<\/div><div class=\"phbar-l\">Precision Tolerance<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phbar-item\"><div class=\"phbar-v\">0.1\u20130.3<\/div><div class=\"phbar-l\">Friction Coefficient<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"phbar-item\"><div class=\"phbar-v\">24hr<\/div><div class=\"phbar-l\">Quote Turnaround<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TICKER -->\n<div class=\"pticker\">\n  <div class=\"ptick-track\">\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">POM-H Delrin Homopolymer <span class=\"pt-h\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">POM-C Acetal Copolymer <span class=\"pt-c\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Automation Equipment Components <span class=\"pt-app\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Precision Plastic Gears <span class=\"pt-h\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Linear Sliders &amp; Carriages <span class=\"pt-c\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Self-Lubricating Bushings <span class=\"pt-app\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Inspection Jigs &amp; Fixtures <span class=\"pt-h\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Guide Rails &amp; Director Parts <span class=\"pt-c\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">FDA-Compliant Food Contact <span class=\"pt-app\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">POM-H Delrin Homopolymer <span class=\"pt-h\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">POM-C Acetal Copolymer <span class=\"pt-c\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Automation Equipment Components <span class=\"pt-app\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Precision Plastic Gears <span class=\"pt-h\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Linear Sliders &amp; Carriages <span class=\"pt-c\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Self-Lubricating Bushings <span class=\"pt-app\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Inspection Jigs &amp; Fixtures <span class=\"pt-h\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">Guide Rails &amp; Director Parts <span class=\"pt-c\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ptick-item\">FDA-Compliant Food Contact <span class=\"pt-app\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     2. GRADE CARDS\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-white\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"psec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Material Grades<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">Two POM Grades \u2014 <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">Know Which One to Specify<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pgrade-grid\">\n\n      <!-- POM-H Delrin -->\n      <div class=\"pgc pgc-h\">\n        <div class=\"pgc-split\">\n          <div class=\"pgc-left\">\n            <div class=\"pgc-grade cpomh\">POM-H<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-std\">DuPont Delrin\u00ae \u00b7 ISO 9988 \u00b7 ASTM D4181<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-name\">Higher Stiffness &amp; Fatigue Strength \u2014 Preferred for Gears<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-desc\">POM homopolymer (trade name Delrin, manufactured by DuPont) is the higher-performance variant: marginally stiffer, harder, and with better fatigue strength than POM copolymer \u2014 making it the preferred grade for precision gears, snap-fit mechanisms, and high-cycle mechanical parts. However, POM-H rod stock above approximately 50 mm diameter has inherent centerline porosity (a void at the geometric center created during extrusion) that can be exposed when machining parts with large center bores. For solid or near-solid cross-sections, POM-H is the first choice.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-stat-grid\">\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-h\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomh\">3,100 MPa<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Flexural Modulus<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-h\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomh\">68 MPa<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Tensile Strength<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-h\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomh\">M90 \/ R120<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Hardness (Rockwell)<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-h\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomh\">Excellent<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Machinability<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-uses\"><span class=\"pgc-use\">Gears<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Snap-Fits<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Cams<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Valve Seats<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Solid Blocks<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"pgc-link pgl-h\">View POM-H Details<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pgc-right\">\n            <div class=\"pgc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <table class=\"pgc-comp-table\">\n              <tr><td>Density<\/td><td class=\"cpomh\">1.42 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Melting Point<\/td><td class=\"cpomh\">175\u2013180 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Max Service Temp<\/td><td class=\"cpomh\">90\u2013100 \u00b0C (cont.)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorption<\/td><td class=\"cpomh\">0.2% (24h)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Friction Coeff. (dry)<\/td><td class=\"cpomh\">0.15\u20130.35<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Colors Available<\/td><td class=\"cpomh\">Natural, Black<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n            <div class=\"pgc-comp-title\">Advantages over POM-C<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-props\">\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomh);\"><\/span>Higher flexural modulus \u2014 stiffer under load<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomh);\"><\/span>Higher fatigue endurance \u2014 better for cyclic loading<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomh);\"><\/span>Slightly better surface hardness<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\" style=\"color:#D97706;\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:#D97706;\"><\/span><strong>\u26a0 Centerline porosity in rod &gt; 50 mm \u2014 avoid for parts with large center bores<\/strong><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- POM-C Copolymer -->\n      <div class=\"pgc pgc-c\">\n        <div class=\"pgc-split\">\n          <div class=\"pgc-left\">\n            <div class=\"pgc-grade cpomc\">POM-C<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-std\">Acetal Copolymer \u00b7 Hostaform\u00ae \u00b7 Celcon\u00ae \u00b7 ISO 9988<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-name\">Homogeneous Structure \u2014 No Porosity, Better Chemical Resistance<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-desc\">POM copolymer (also called acetal copolymer, trade names Hostaform and Celcon) has a uniform cross-section with no centerline porosity \u2014 making it the correct choice for parts with large center bores, thin walls, or precise bore-to-OD concentricity requirements. Marginally softer and less stiff than POM-H, but the difference is small in practice. POM-C offers better chemical resistance (particularly to alkaline cleaners and some organic solvents) and is slightly less prone to stress cracking. Available in FDA-compliant natural and food-safe colors.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-stat-grid\">\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-c\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomc\">2,800 MPa<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Flexural Modulus<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-c\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomc\">62 MPa<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Tensile Strength<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-c\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomc\">M80 \/ R115<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Hardness (Rockwell)<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-stat pgs-c\"><div class=\"pgc-stat-val cpomc\">Excellent<\/div><div class=\"pgc-stat-lbl\">Machinability<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-uses\"><span class=\"pgc-use\">Bushings<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Sliders<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Jigs<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Guide Parts<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Bored Parts<\/span><span class=\"pgc-use\">Food Contact<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"pgc-link pgl-c\">View POM-C Details<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pgc-right\">\n            <div class=\"pgc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <table class=\"pgc-comp-table\">\n              <tr><td>Density<\/td><td class=\"cpomc\">1.41 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Melting Point<\/td><td class=\"cpomc\">162\u2013168 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Max Service Temp<\/td><td class=\"cpomc\">90\u2013100 \u00b0C (cont.)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorption<\/td><td class=\"cpomc\">0.2% (24h)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Friction Coeff. (dry)<\/td><td class=\"cpomc\">0.15\u20130.35<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Colors Available<\/td><td class=\"cpomc\">Natural, Black, Blue, Red<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n            <div class=\"pgc-comp-title\">Advantages over POM-H<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pgc-props\">\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomc);\"><\/span>No centerline porosity \u2014 uniform structure throughout<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomc);\"><\/span>Better chemical resistance \u2014 alkaline and solvent environments<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomc);\"><\/span>Less prone to stress-cracking in aggressive media<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomc);\"><\/span>FDA-compliant grades available (natural and color)<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pgc-prop\"><span class=\"pgc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pomc);\"><\/span>Metal-detectable blue grade for food processing equipment<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Quick selection guide -->\n    <div style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:22px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--r3);\">\n      <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;\">\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--pomh);margin-bottom:10px;\">\u2713 Choose POM-H (Delrin) when\u2026<\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;\">\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Maximum stiffness for gears, cams, and snap-fit mechanisms<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Solid cross-section parts with no or small center bore<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 High-cycle fatigue loading applications<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Mild chemical environments (not alkaline cleaners)<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--ff-h);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--pomc);margin-bottom:10px;\">\u2713 Choose POM-C (Copolymer) when\u2026<\/div>\n          <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;\">\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Parts with large center bores or thin walls \u2014 no porosity risk<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Food contact, FDA compliance, or hygienic environments<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Exposure to alkaline cleaners, detergents, or mild solvents<\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2);\">\u2192 Metal-detectable blue grade for food processing equipment<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     3. APPLICATION CARDS \u2014 6 use cases\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-light\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"psec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Application Areas<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">Six Applications Where POM <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">Excels<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"papp-grid\">\n\n      <!-- 1 Automation -->\n      <div class=\"papc papc-auto\">\n        <div class=\"pap-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Automation-Equipment-Components-pom.jpg\" alt=\"POM Automation Equipment Components CNC Machined\">\n          <span class=\"pap-cat pac-auto\">Automation<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pap-body\">\n          <div class=\"pap-title\">Automation Equipment Components<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-desc\">Pick-and-place end effectors, conveyor guide rails, sensor mounts, pneumatic actuator bodies, and mechanical stop blocks \u2014 POM's combination of light weight, dimensional stability, and self-lubrication makes it the first-choice plastic for automated assembly and handling machinery. Does not corrode, does not require lubrication, and maintains its dimensions under the cyclic loads of high-speed automation.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-specs\">\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Grade<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">POM-C or POM-H<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Tolerance<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">\u00b10.03\u20130.05 mm typical<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Advantage<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">Light, stiff, non-corroding, self-lubricating<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-tags\"><span class=\"papt\">Pick-and-Place<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Conveyor Parts<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Sensor Mounts<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Stop Blocks<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 2 Gears -->\n      <div class=\"papc papc-gear\">\n        <div class=\"pap-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Precision-Plastic-Gears-pom.jpg\" alt=\"POM Acetal Plastic Gear CNC Machined Precision\">\n          <span class=\"pap-cat pac-gear\">Gears<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pap-body\">\n          <div class=\"pap-title\">Precision Plastic Gears<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-desc\">Spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, and worm wheels in POM-H (Delrin) for light-to-medium load drives where quiet operation, corrosion resistance, and elimination of lubrication are required. POM gears run against metal or plastic mating gears with minimal noise and no lubrication in clean environments. Preferred over nylon for dimensional stability across humidity changes \u2014 gear mesh does not tighten in wet conditions.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-specs\">\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Grade<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">POM-H preferred (stiffer)<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Process<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">CNC Turning + Gear Hobbing<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Advantage<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">Quiet, oil-free, stable mesh<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-tags\"><span class=\"papt\">Spur Gears<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Helical<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Bevel<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Worm Wheels<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 3 Sliders -->\n      <div class=\"papc papc-slide\">\n        <div class=\"pap-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Linear-Sliders-pom.webp\" alt=\"POM Linear Slider Carriage CNC Machined Automation\">\n          <span class=\"pap-cat pac-slide\">Sliders<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pap-body\">\n          <div class=\"pap-title\">Linear Sliders &amp; Carriages<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-desc\">Linear slide blocks, dovetail sliders, T-slot carriages, and linear bearing housings machined from POM-C. POM's low friction coefficient (0.1\u20130.3 against steel) and excellent wear resistance allow smooth sliding motion against anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and hardened guide rails without lubrication in many cases. Dimensional stability ensures consistent sliding clearance across temperature variations in factory environments.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-specs\">\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Grade<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">POM-C preferred (no porosity)<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Tolerance<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">\u00b10.02\u20130.03 mm on guide slots<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Advantage<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">Self-lubricating, quiet, corrosion-free<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-tags\"><span class=\"papt\">Linear Slides<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Dovetail<\/span><span class=\"papt\">T-Slot Blocks<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 4 Bushings -->\n      <div class=\"papc papc-bush\">\n        <div class=\"pap-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Self-Lubricating-Bushing-pom.webp\" alt=\"POM Self-Lubricating Bushing CNC Turned Shaft\">\n          <span class=\"pap-cat pac-bush\">Bushings<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pap-body\">\n          <div class=\"pap-title\">Self-Lubricating Bushings &amp; Sleeves<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-desc\">Shaft bushings, flanged bushings, sleeve bearings, and thrust washers in POM for light-to-medium radial loads where metal bushings would corrode, create galvanic problems, or require regular greasing. POM bushings run dry against steel or aluminum shafts in light machinery, conveyor drives, food processing equipment, and packaging machinery. Unlike bronze, no lubrication is needed \u2014 and unlike PTFE, POM holds tight bore tolerances under load.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-specs\">\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Grade<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">POM-C (no bore porosity)<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Tolerance<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">H7\/H8 bore fit, \u00b10.02 mm<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Advantage<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">Oil-free, lightweight, FDA-grade available<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-tags\"><span class=\"papt\">Shaft Bushings<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Flanged<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Thrust Washers<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 5 Jigs -->\n      <div class=\"papc papc-jig\">\n        <div class=\"pap-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Inspection-Jigs-pom-scaled.webp\" alt=\"POM Acetal Inspection Jig Fixture CNC Milled\">\n          <span class=\"pap-cat pac-jig\">Jigs &amp; Fixtures<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pap-body\">\n          <div class=\"pap-title\">Inspection Jigs &amp; Assembly Fixtures<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-desc\">Go\/no-go gauges, assembly alignment jigs, pick-and-place nests, welding fixtures, and component holders machined from POM for production quality control and assembly. POM's combination of stiffness, dimensional stability (extremely low moisture absorption \u2014 does not swell like nylon), ease of machining, and non-conductive properties make it the standard plastic for precision tooling fixtures. Dimensions remain stable whether the factory is dry or humid.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-specs\">\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Grade<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">POM-C or POM-H<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Tolerance<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">\u00b10.02\u20130.05 mm<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Advantage<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">Humidity-stable, non-conductive, machinable<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-tags\"><span class=\"papt\">Go\/No-Go Gauges<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Nests<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Alignment<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- 6 Guide Parts -->\n      <div class=\"papc papc-guide\">\n        <div class=\"pap-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Guide-Rails-pom.jpg\" alt=\"POM Guide Rail Director Wear Strip Conveyor CNC Machined\">\n          <span class=\"pap-cat pac-guide\">Guide Parts<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pap-body\">\n          <div class=\"pap-title\">Guide Rails, Wear Strips &amp; Director Parts<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-desc\">Conveyor guide rails, product directors, wear strips, and lane dividers machined or cut from POM plate and rod stock for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and general packaging conveyor systems. POM glides smoothly under bottle, can, and package loads without lubrication, resists cleaning agents and disinfectants, and meets FDA food contact requirements in natural\/white POM-C grade. Replaceable wear components that outlast most alternative plastics in sliding contact.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-specs\">\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Grade<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">POM-C natural or blue (FDA)<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Process<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">CNC Milling \u00b7 Routing \u00b7 Drilling<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"pap-spec\"><span class=\"pap-k\">Advantage<\/span><span class=\"pap-v\">FDA-safe, self-lubricating, cleanable<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pap-tags\"><span class=\"papt\">Conveyor Guides<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Wear Strips<\/span><span class=\"papt\">Directors<\/span><span class=\"papt\">FDA Grade<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     4. COMPARISON TABLE\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-white\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"psec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Material Comparison<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">POM vs Nylon vs PTFE \u2014 <span class=\"pblue\">Choose the Right Plastic<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pcmp-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"pcmp-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Property<\/th>\n            <th>POM-H (Delrin)<\/th>\n            <th>POM-C (Copolymer)<\/th>\n            <th>PA6 Nylon<\/th>\n            <th>PTFE<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Tensile Strength<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pomh\">68 MPa \u2014 Highest<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>62 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>70\u201380 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>14\u201335 MPa<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Flexural Modulus<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pomh\">3,100 MPa \u2014 Stiffest<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>2,800 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>2,500\u20133,000 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>650 MPa<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Water Absorption (24h)<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">0.2% \u2014 Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">0.2% \u2014 Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">1.5\u20133.0% \u2014 Significant<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>0.01%<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Dimensional Stability<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pomh\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pomc\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">Moderate \u2014 swells with moisture<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Good<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Friction Coeff. (dry)<\/td>\n            <td>0.15\u20130.35<\/td>\n            <td>0.15\u20130.35<\/td>\n            <td>0.3\u20130.5<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">0.04\u20130.20 \u2014 Lowest<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Machinability<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"pstar-h\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"pstar-c\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent<\/td>\n            <td><span style=\"color:var(--text-3);\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Good<\/td>\n            <td><span style=\"color:var(--text-3);\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Moderate (gummy)<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Tolerance Achievable<\/td>\n            <td>\u00b10.02 mm<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pomc\">\u00b10.02 mm (no porosity)<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>\u00b10.05 mm (moisture-dependent)<\/td>\n            <td>\u00b10.05\u20130.10 mm<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Max Service Temp<\/td>\n            <td>90\u2013100 \u00b0C<\/td>\n            <td>90\u2013100 \u00b0C<\/td>\n            <td>80\u2013120 \u00b0C<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">260 \u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Centerline Porosity<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">Yes \u2014 large rod &gt;50 mm<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pomc\">None \u2014 homogeneous<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>None<\/td>\n            <td>None<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>FDA Food Contact<\/td>\n            <td>Yes (natural grade)<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">Yes \u2014 natural &amp; color grades<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Yes (food-grade PA)<\/td>\n            <td>Yes<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Best For<\/td>\n            <td>Gears, cams, snap-fits, solid parts<\/td>\n            <td>Bushings, sliders, bored parts, food contact<\/td>\n            <td>High-temperature, high-impact parts<\/td>\n            <td>Chemical resistance, extreme low friction<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     5. MACHINING NOTES\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-light\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"psec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Machining Notes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">Machining POM \/ Acetal \u2014 <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">Key Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pmc-cols\">\n      <div class=\"pmc-box\">\n        <div class=\"pmc-head\"><div class=\"pmc-ico pmc-ico-amber\">\u26a0<\/div>Points to Watch<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-a\">!<\/span><div><strong>Thermal expansion \u2014 10\u00d7 larger than steel<\/strong>POM has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of approximately 110\u2013140 ppm\/K \u2014 about 10 times higher than carbon steel. Parts machined at 20\u00b0C will be slightly larger in a 40\u00b0C factory environment. For precision bore-to-shaft fits, the operating temperature range must be factored into clearance calculations. A 50 mm POM bushing will expand by approximately 0.3 mm in diameter per 10\u00b0C temperature rise \u2014 significant for tight clearance fits against steel shafts.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-a\">!<\/span><div><strong>POM-H centerline porosity in large rod \u2014 specify POM-C for bored parts<\/strong>POM-H rod stock above approximately 50 mm diameter develops a center void during extrusion as the outer material solidifies before the core. When a bore is machined through the center of the rod (e.g., a bushing with bore diameter &gt;40% of rod diameter), this void is exposed \u2014 producing a rough, porous bore surface. Always specify POM-C for bushings, sleeves, and any part with a significant center bore from large-diameter rod.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-a\">!<\/span><div><strong>Stress relief before precision machining of thick stock<\/strong>POM rod and plate stock contains residual stresses from the extrusion or pressing process. Parts machined from thick stock without prior stress relief may distort after machining as internal stresses are released \u2014 particularly on thin-walled or asymmetric parts. For precision jigs, fixtures, and gear blanks from thick stock, anneal at 120\u00b0C for 2\u20134 hours before final machining.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-a\">!<\/span><div><strong>Chip management \u2014 long chips at some parameters<\/strong>POM can produce long, continuous chips at certain speed\/feed combinations \u2014 particularly on deep bores and slots. These chips can re-cut the surface if not cleared. Spiral flute drills, peck-drilling cycles on deep holes, and chip-breaking inserts on turning operations prevent chip nesting and surface damage in production runs.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-a\">!<\/span><div><strong>No flood coolant needed \u2014 compressed air or mist preferred<\/strong>POM is machined most effectively with compressed air cooling or light mist. Flood coolant can cause thermal shock and dimensional variation on precision parts. The material's inherent low friction means cutting temperatures are modest \u2014 air cooling is sufficient for virtually all POM machining operations and avoids dimensional uncertainty from coolant-induced temperature changes.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pmc-box\">\n        <div class=\"pmc-head\"><div class=\"pmc-ico pmc-ico-teal\">\u2713<\/div>Why POM is a Joy to Machine<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-t\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>One of the most machinable engineering plastics<\/strong>POM produces clean, broken chips, holds tight tolerances consistently, and gives excellent surface finish with sharp HSS or carbide tooling. Unlike nylon (which strings and furs), PTFE (gummy and difficult to hold tolerance), or polycarbonate (prone to stress cracking), POM behaves predictably and repeatably from the first piece to the ten-thousandth.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-t\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Humidity-stable \u2014 tolerance is what you machine, not what the weather is<\/strong>POM absorbs less than 0.2% water \u2014 compared to 1.5\u20133% for nylon. This means that dimensions measured on the shop floor are the same as dimensions in the customer's assembly hall, whether it's summer or winter. For precision jigs and automation components, this is the critical advantage over nylon.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-t\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Self-lubricating \u2014 no oiling required in the finished part<\/strong>POM's inherent low surface energy and crystalline structure provide a self-lubricating surface against metal mating parts. Bushings, sliders, and guide parts run dry against steel and aluminum without seizing or excessive wear in most light-load applications \u2014 eliminating the need for lubrication access holes, grease nipples, and maintenance schedules.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-t\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Fast cycle times \u2014 production-economical at any volume<\/strong>POM machines significantly faster than engineering metals \u2014 CNC turning and milling cycle times are typically 3\u20135\u00d7 shorter than equivalent aluminum parts, and 8\u201315\u00d7 shorter than stainless steel. This makes POM machined parts economically attractive even for low-to-medium volumes where injection moulding tooling costs are unjustifiable.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"pmc-row\"><span class=\"pmc-dot-t\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>No secondary deburring needed in most applications<\/strong>POM machines with minimal burr formation when sharp tooling is maintained. Most POM parts require only light deflashing \u2014 no dedicated deburring operation. This reduces process steps, handling, and potential for part damage versus metals that require extensive deburring of threaded holes and edges.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     6. CAPABILITIES\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-white\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"psec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Manufacturing Capability<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">How We Machine <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">POM Parts<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pcap-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pcap-card\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pcc-num\">PROCESS \/ 01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-title\">CNC Turning \u2014 Bushings, Shafts &amp; Collars<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-desc\">Precision CNC turning of POM-C and POM-H bushings, flanged sleeves, spacers, shaft collars, and rotational components. H7\/H8 bore tolerances and f7\/g6 shaft fits routinely held. Air or mist cooling. No burrs on bores or ODs with sharp tooling.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-tags\"><span class=\"pcct\">POM-C &amp; POM-H<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">H7 Bore Fit<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Bushings<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Spacers<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcap-card\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pcc-num\">PROCESS \/ 02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-title\">CNC Milling \u2014 Jigs, Fixtures &amp; Blocks<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-desc\">Flat milling, pocket milling, and profiling of POM jigs, inspection fixtures, automation blocks, and mounting plates. Clean edge definition with sharp carbide. Stress relief protocol applied to thick-section parts before final machining to ensure dimensional stability post-delivery.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-tags\"><span class=\"pcct\">Jigs &amp; Fixtures<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Automation Blocks<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Stress-Relieved<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcap-card\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pcc-num\">PROCESS \/ 03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-title\">Gear Hobbing \u2014 Plastic Gears &amp; Worm Wheels<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-desc\">Gear hobbing of POM-H spur gears, helical gears, and worm wheels to DIN 6\u20138 quality. POM-H's stiffness and low moisture absorption ensure consistent tooth-to-tooth pitch and backlash across operating conditions. Module 0.5\u20136 hobbed in-house.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-tags\"><span class=\"pcct\">POM-H<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Spur &amp; Helical<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">DIN 6\u20138<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Worm Wheels<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcap-card\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pcc-num\">PROCESS \/ 04<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-title\">Drilling, Threading &amp; Tapping<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-desc\">Precision hole drilling, metric and UNC tapping, and thread milling in POM. POM threads hold well when tapped with spiral flute taps (prevents chip packing). For high-cycle applications, threaded inserts (brass or stainless) can be ultrasonically installed in POM for superior thread pull-out strength.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-tags\"><span class=\"pcct\">M2\u2013M30<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Thread Milling<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Brass Inserts<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcap-card\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pcc-num\">PROCESS \/ 05<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-title\">Routing &amp; Profile Cutting \u2014 Guide Rails &amp; Wear Strips<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-desc\">CNC routing of POM plate and strip stock for conveyor guide rails, wear strips, and lane guide systems in food, beverage, and packaging industries. FDA-compliant natural or blue POM-C stock. Custom profiles, mounting holes, and recesses machined to drawing. Long-length rails up to 2,000 mm.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-tags\"><span class=\"pcct\">POM-C Natural\/Blue<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">FDA Grade<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Long Rails<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">Conveyor<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pcap-card\">\n        <div class=\"pcc-body\">\n          <div class=\"pcc-num\">PROCESS \/ 06<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-title\">Inspection &amp; Material Documentation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-desc\">Dimensional inspection with CMM on precision POM parts. Material certificates referencing ISO 9988, FDA 21 CFR 177.2470 (food contact), or RoHS compliance provided. First article inspection (FAI) reports on all new part numbers. Batch traceability for medical and food-industry customers.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pcc-tags\"><span class=\"pcct\">CMM Reports<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">FDA Cert<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">ISO 9988<\/span><span class=\"pcct\">FAI<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     7. INDUSTRIES\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-light\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:40px;\">\n      <div class=\"plabel\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">Industries Served<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"ph2\">Where POM \/ Acetal <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">Replaces Metal<\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pind-row\">\n      <div class=\"pind-mini\"><div class=\"pim-icon\">\ud83e\udd16<\/div><div class=\"pim-name\">Automation<\/div><div class=\"pim-grade\">POM-C \/ POM-H<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pind-mini\"><div class=\"pim-icon\">\ud83c\udf54<\/div><div class=\"pim-name\">Food &amp; Beverage<\/div><div class=\"pim-grade\">POM-C FDA<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pind-mini\"><div class=\"pim-icon\">\ud83d\udc8a<\/div><div class=\"pim-name\">Pharmaceutical<\/div><div class=\"pim-grade\">POM-C FDA<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pind-mini\"><div class=\"pim-icon\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div><div class=\"pim-name\">Packaging<\/div><div class=\"pim-grade\">POM-C guides<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pind-mini\"><div class=\"pim-icon\">\ud83d\udd2c<\/div><div class=\"pim-name\">Instruments<\/div><div class=\"pim-grade\">POM-H jigs<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pind-mini\"><div class=\"pim-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/div><div class=\"pim-name\">Automotive<\/div><div class=\"pim-grade\">POM-H gears<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     9. PROCESS FLOW\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-light\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:48px;\">\n      <div class=\"plabel\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">From Rod \/ Plate to Finished Part<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"ph2\">How We Produce <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">POM Parts<\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pflow-strip\">\n      <div class=\"pflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"pfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"pfs-num\">STEP 01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-title\">Grade &amp; Stock Selection<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-desc\">POM-H or POM-C selected based on part geometry and requirements. Rod or plate form confirmed. Centerline porosity risk assessed for POM-H bored parts. FDA cert verified if required.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"pfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"pfs-num\">STEP 02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-title\">Stress Relief (if required)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-desc\">Thick-section jig and fixture blanks annealed at 120\u00b0C for 2\u20134 hours before final machining. Releases extrusion\/pressing stresses \u2014 prevents post-delivery distortion on precision parts.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"pfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"pfs-num\">STEP 03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-title\">CNC Machining<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-desc\">Turning, milling, routing, gear hobbing, and drilling with sharp carbide tooling. Air or mist cooling. Consistent chip clearance. Temperature checked on long production runs to confirm dimensional stability.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"pfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"pfs-num\">STEP 04<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-title\">Secondary Operations<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-desc\">Ultrasonic threaded insert installation, tapping, reaming to final bore size, and light deflashing. No dedicated deburring required in most cases \u2014 sharp tooling leaves clean edges.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"pfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"pfs-num\">STEP 05<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-title\">Inspection &amp; Delivery<\/div>\n          <div class=\"pfs-desc\">CMM dimensional check, bore gauge verification, surface finish inspection. Material cert (FDA compliance where applicable) and FAI report shipped with order.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     10. POST-PROCESSING\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-white\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"psec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Post-Processing<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">Post-Processing Options for <span class=\"pteal\">POM Parts<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.75;max-width:720px;margin-bottom:32px;\">POM parts are typically supplied as-machined \u2014 the material's inherent surface properties are the functional requirement. When additional surface modification, joining, or enhanced thread pull-out strength is needed, the following options are available.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"psf-grid\">\n      <div class=\"psf-card\">\n        <div class=\"psf-body\">\n          <div class=\"psf-name\">Threaded Inserts (Ultrasonic)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psf-desc\">Brass or stainless steel threaded inserts installed ultrasonically into POM parts for high-cycle fastener applications. Insert pull-out strength 5\u201310\u00d7 higher than direct-tapped POM threads. Standard sizes M2 to M12. Required for parts where screws are repeatedly tightened and loosened \u2014 automation covers, jig adjustment blocks, and equipment panels.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psf-tags\"><span class=\"psft\">M2\u2013M12<\/span><span class=\"psft\">Brass \/ SS<\/span><span class=\"psft\">High Torque<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"psf-card\">\n        <div class=\"psf-body\">\n          <div class=\"psf-name\">Laser Engraving &amp; Part Marking<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psf-desc\">Laser engraving of part numbers, serial numbers, logos, and dimensional references directly onto POM jigs and fixtures. White POM-H and POM-C produce a clear dark marking. Black POM can be laser-marked light for contrast. Used for traceability on inspection jigs, calibration tools, and production fixtures.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psft-tags\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;margin-top:10px;\"><span class=\"psft\">Part Numbers<\/span><span class=\"psft\">Traceability<\/span><span class=\"psft\">Natural &amp; Black<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"psf-card\">\n        <div class=\"psf-body\">\n          <div class=\"psf-name\">Electroless Nickel (Specialized)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psf-desc\">Electroless nickel plating on POM is possible after surface activation (plasma or chemical etching) for specialized applications requiring a conductive or harder surface layer \u2014 such as shielded automation covers or wear-resistant guide surfaces. Dimensional tolerance impact (typically 10\u201325 \u03bcm deposit) must be factored into pre-plate machining dimensions.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psft-tags\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;margin-top:10px;\"><span class=\"psft\">Specialized<\/span><span class=\"psft\">Conductive<\/span><span class=\"psft\">Surface Activation Required<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"psf-card\">\n        <div class=\"psf-body\">\n          <div class=\"psf-name\">Ultrasonic &amp; Spin Welding<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psf-desc\">Two POM parts can be permanently joined by ultrasonic welding or spin welding \u2014 creating a hermetic seal without adhesives. Used for enclosures, sealed fluid ports, and two-piece assemblies that must be sealed after internal component installation. Joint strength approaches base material strength with correct joint design (energy director geometry).<\/div>\n          <div class=\"psft-tags\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;margin-top:10px;\"><span class=\"psft\">Hermetic Seal<\/span><span class=\"psft\">No Adhesive<\/span><span class=\"psft\">Enclosures<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- METRICS BAR -->\n<div class=\"pmetrics\">\n  <div class=\"pmetric\"><div class=\"pmetric-val\">POM-H \/ C<\/div><div class=\"pmetric-lbl\">Both Grades in Stock<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pmetric\"><div class=\"pmetric-val\">\u00b10.02<span class=\"pmetric-unit\">mm<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pmetric-lbl\">Precision Tolerance<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pmetric\"><div class=\"pmetric-val\">0.2<span class=\"pmetric-unit\">%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pmetric-lbl\">Water Absorption<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pmetric\"><div class=\"pmetric-val\">24<span class=\"pmetric-unit\">hr<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pmetric-lbl\">Quote Turnaround<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     11. WHY US\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-white\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"pwhy-layout\">\n<div class=\"why-img\">\n  <video controls playsinline>\n    <source src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Why-Choose-Us-for-POM-Machining.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n    Your browser does not support the video tag.\n  <\/video>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">Why Work With Us<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\">Why Choose Us for <span style=\"color:var(--pm);\">POM Machining<\/span><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"pwhy-points\">\n          <div class=\"pwp-item\">\n            <div class=\"pwp-ico\">CLP<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-title\">Centerline Porosity Advisory \u2014 Right Grade, Right Part<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-desc\">We review every POM order for centerline porosity risk before quoting. If a POM-H part has a bore exceeding the safe ratio for the rod diameter, we advise switching to POM-C \u2014 preventing delivery of parts with porous bores that only show up during customer assembly.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pwp-item\">\n            <div class=\"pwp-ico\">THR<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-title\">Thermal Expansion Fit Calculation \u2014 Clearances That Work in Service<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-desc\">For bushing and slider fits, we calculate the bore and shaft clearance at your operating temperature \u2014 not just room temperature. POM expands 10\u00d7 faster than steel; the correct fit on the drawing needs to be correct in the machine, not just in the workshop.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pwp-item\">\n            <div class=\"pwp-ico\">FDA<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-title\">FDA-Compliant Grades with Full Certification<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-desc\">Natural and blue metal-detectable POM-C in FDA 21 CFR 177.2470 compliant grades stocked and supplied with material certification. Food processing, pharmaceutical, and hygienic equipment customers receive full FDA documentation with every delivery \u2014 no document chasing.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pwp-item\">\n            <div class=\"pwp-ico\">VOL<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-title\">High-Volume Production at Competitive Per-Piece Cost<\/div>\n              <div class=\"pwp-desc\">POM's fast cycle times make it one of the most economical CNC plastics at volume. Bar-fed turning of bushings and sliders at 2,000\u201310,000 pcs\/month with consistent quality \u2014 the right economics for automation OEMs sourcing standard wear components.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     FAQ\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"psec psec-light\">\n  <div class=\"pwrap\">\n    <div class=\"pfaq-layout\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"plabel\">FAQ<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"ph2\">Frequently Asked <span class=\"pblue\">Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.75;margin-top:16px;\">Common questions about POM, Acetal, and Delrin \u2014 grade selection, porosity, tolerances, food contact compliance, machining considerations, and post-processing.<\/p>\n        <div style=\"margin-top:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\">\n          <a href=\"#pomquote\" class=\"pbtn pbtn-primary pbtn-sm\">Talk to an Engineer<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ptfe-cnc-machined-parts\/\" class=\"pbtn pbtn-outline pbtn-sm\">\u2190 PTFE \/ Teflon Machining<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/nylon-pa\/\" class=\"pbtn pbtn-outline pbtn-sm\">\u2190 Nylon (PA6 \/ PA66)<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pfaq-list\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What is POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin and why is it used for CNC machining?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">POM (Polyoxymethylene, also called Acetal or Delrin \u2014 Delrin being DuPont's trade name for homopolymer acetal) is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional combination of stiffness, low friction, excellent machinability, and dimensional stability. It is one of the most widely machined plastics because it produces clean chips, holds tight tolerances, and requires no secondary finishing for most applications. POM is used for gears, bushings, sliders, automation components, jigs, and guide parts where metal would be too heavy or corrode, and softer plastics lack the required stiffness and wear resistance.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between POM-H (Delrin) and POM-C (Acetal Copolymer)?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">POM-H (homopolymer, trade name Delrin) has slightly higher stiffness, hardness, and fatigue resistance \u2014 preferred for gears and mechanical parts. However, POM-H rod stock above approximately 50 mm diameter has centerline porosity (a void at the geometric center) that can be exposed when machining parts with large center bores. POM-C (copolymer) is more homogeneous \u2014 no center porosity \u2014 making it preferred for precision machined parts with bores, and for parts requiring good chemical resistance. POM-C is also available in FDA-compliant and metal-detectable food-grade colors. For most automation components, bushings, and guide parts, either grade is suitable.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What tolerances can you hold on POM \/ Acetal machined parts?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Standard CNC tolerance for POM is \u00b10.05 mm. For precision bore fits, shaft diameters, and slider guide dimensions, we routinely hold \u00b10.02\u20130.03 mm. Note that POM has a higher thermal expansion coefficient than metals (approximately 10\u00d7 steel): for parts operating across a wide temperature range, thermal expansion must be factored into clearance calculations. A 50 mm POM bushing will expand by approximately 0.3 mm in diameter per 10\u00b0C temperature rise \u2014 significant for tight clearance fits against steel shafts.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">Is POM suitable for food contact and medical applications?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Natural (white\/ivory) POM-C and POM-H grades are available in FDA-compliant formulations suitable for direct food contact per FDA 21 CFR 177.2470. For food processing environments, blue metal-detectable POM-C is particularly useful \u2014 if any plastic fragment breaks off, it triggers metal detectors on the processing line. For medical device applications, medical-grade POM with full material traceability and biocompatibility documentation per ISO 10993 is available. Always request the FDA certificate from your supplier for regulated applications.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">How does POM compare to nylon (PA) for gears and bushings?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">POM has better dimensional stability than nylon (much lower moisture absorption \u2014 nylon absorbs 1.5\u20133% water causing significant dimensional change and swelling), better stiffness, lower coefficient of friction, and better machinability for tight tolerances. Nylon has better impact resistance, higher fatigue strength, and better performance at elevated temperatures. For applications requiring consistent dimensions across humidity changes \u2014 precision gears, guide components, and measurement fixtures \u2014 POM is strongly preferred over nylon. For high-impact or high-temperature applications, nylon may be more appropriate.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What are the main machining considerations for POM \/ Acetal?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">POM is one of the easiest engineering plastics to machine, but several considerations are important: (1) Thermal expansion \u2014 POM expands significantly with heat; air or mist cooling is preferred over flood coolant. (2) Stress relief \u2014 large POM parts should be annealed before final machining to release residual stresses. (3) Centerline porosity in POM-H rod \u2014 for parts with large center bores, specify POM-C to avoid the center void. (4) Sharp tooling \u2014 dull tools cause smearing; sharp carbide or HSS gives best results. (5) Chip management \u2014 spiral flute tooling prevents re-cutting from long chips in deep features.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What colors is POM available in and does color affect properties?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">POM is available in natural (white\/ivory), black, blue, red, and other colors. Natural POM is the most common and has the highest purity for food contact and medical applications. Black POM contains carbon black pigment which provides UV resistance for outdoor applications. Blue and other bright colors are used in food processing equipment for visual identification \u2014 some blue grades are also metal-detectable. Color does not significantly affect the base mechanical properties (stiffness, hardness, wear resistance) but may affect UV stability and chemical resistance.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"pfaq-q\" onclick=\"pomfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">Can POM be bonded, welded, or coated after machining?<span class=\"pfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"pfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">POM has limited bonding options due to its low surface energy. Adhesive bonding is possible with cyanoacrylate after surface activation by UV\/ozone or plasma treatment, but bond strength is moderate. Mechanical fastening (screws, press-fit inserts, snap-fits) is the preferred joining method. Threaded inserts can be installed ultrasonically for high-strength fastener points. POM can be welded by ultrasonic welding, hot-plate welding, or spin welding for joining two POM parts. Surface coating is generally not applied as POM has inherent low friction and chemical resistance.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div><!-- end .POM -->\n\n<script>\nfunction pomfaq(btn){\n  var open = btn.classList.contains('popen');\n  document.querySelectorAll('.POM .pfaq-q').forEach(function(b){\n    b.classList.remove('popen');\n    var a = b.nextElementSibling;\n    if(a) a.classList.remove('popen');\n  });\n  if(!open){\n    btn.classList.add('popen');\n    var a = btn.nextElementSibling;\n    if(a) a.classList.add('popen');\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83fa941 e-con-full pomquote e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83fa941\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"pomquote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47b45d6b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47b45d6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4065467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4065467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- HXCNC CTA Left Panel | namespace .HXCL | Elementor HTML Widget -->\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto:wght@300;400;500;700;900&family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@400;700;900&family=Roboto+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n.HXCL{\n  --bg:#F7F9FC;--wh:#FFFFFF;--lt:#EEF3F8;\n  --tx:#1F2937;--tx1:#5B6777;--tx2:#9CA8B4;--bd:#D7E0EA;\n  --a:#2563EB;--a2:#1D4ED8;--aA:rgba(37,99,235,.07);--aC:rgba(37,99,235,.20);\n  --ac:#0F766E;--acA:rgba(15,118,110,.08);--acB:rgba(15,118,110,.15);--acC:rgba(15,118,110,.22);\n  --fh:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;--fb:'Roboto',sans-serif;--fm:'Roboto Mono',monospace;\n}\n.HXCL,.HXCL *,.HXCL *::before,.HXCL *::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.HXCL{font-family:var(--fb);color:var(--tx);line-height:1.6;}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 PANEL \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.HXCL .panel{\n  background:var(--bg);\n  border:1.5px solid var(--bd);\n  border-radius:20px;\n  padding:52px 48px;\n  position:relative;\n  overflow:hidden;\n  display:flex;\n  flex-direction:column;\n  gap:0;\n  height:100%;\n}\n\/* dot-grid texture *\/\n.HXCL .panel::before{\n  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;\n  background-image:radial-gradient(var(--bd) 1px, transparent 1px);\n  background-size:24px 24px;\n  opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;\n}\n\/* top accent line *\/\n.HXCL .panel::after{\n  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;\n  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac) 0%, var(--a) 100%);\n}\n\n\/* all content sits above the texture *\/\n.HXCL .panel > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}\n\n\/* eyebrow *\/\n.HXCL .eyebrow{\n  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;\n  font-family:var(--fm);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;\n  letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;\n  color:var(--ac);margin-bottom:18px;\n}\n.HXCL .eyebrow::before{content:'';width:16px;height:1.5px;background:var(--ac);}\n\n\/* headline *\/\n.HXCL .headline{\n  font-family:var(--fh);\n  font-size:clamp(32px,3.4vw,50px);\n  font-weight:900;\n  line-height:.92;\n  letter-spacing:-1.5px;\n  color:var(--tx);\n  margin-bottom:16px;\n}\n.HXCL .headline em{color:var(--ac);font-style:normal;}\n\n\/* sub *\/\n.HXCL .sub{\n  font-size:14px;color:var(--tx1);line-height:1.82;\n  max-width:380px;margin-bottom:32px;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 STATS \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.HXCL .stats{\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);\n  gap:1px;background:var(--bd);\n  border:1.5px solid var(--bd);border-radius:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:32px;\n}\n.HXCL .stat{\n  padding:16px 14px;background:var(--wh);\n  transition:background .18s;\n}\n.HXCL .stat:hover{background:var(--lt);}\n.HXCL .stat .sv{\n  font-family:var(--fh);font-size:22px;font-weight:900;\n  color:var(--ac);line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\n}\n.HXCL .stat .sv small{font-size:14px;color:var(--tx2);}\n.HXCL .stat .sl{\n  font-family:var(--fm);font-size:9px;color:var(--tx2);\n  letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 ADVANTAGE LIST \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.HXCL .avlist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin-bottom:28px;}\n.HXCL .avitem{\n  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\n  padding:14px 16px;\n  background:var(--wh);border:1.5px solid var(--bd);border-radius:13px;\n  transition:border-color .18s, box-shadow .18s;\n}\n.HXCL .avitem:hover{\n  border-color:var(--acC);\n  box-shadow:0 4px 16px var(--acA);\n}\n.HXCL .avitem .ico{\n  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;flex-shrink:0;\n  background:var(--acA);border:1px solid var(--acC);\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:15px;\n  transition:background .18s;\n}\n.HXCL .avitem:hover .ico{background:var(--acB);}\n.HXCL .avitem .at{\n  font-family:var(--fh);font-size:14px;font-weight:700;\n  color:var(--tx);margin-bottom:2px;line-height:1.2;\n}\n.HXCL .avitem .ad{\n  font-size:12px;color:var(--tx1);line-height:1.62;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 CERT TAGS \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.HXCL .certs{\n  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;\n  padding-top:20px;border-top:1.5px solid var(--bd);\n}\n.HXCL .cert{\n  padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;\n  background:var(--lt);border:1px solid var(--bd);\n  font-family:var(--fm);font-size:10px;color:var(--tx2);letter-spacing:.8px;\n}\n.HXCL .cert.hi{\n  background:var(--acA);border-color:var(--acC);\n  color:var(--ac);font-weight:700;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"HXCL\">\n<div class=\"panel\">\n\n  <div class=\"eyebrow\">Get a Quote<\/div>\n\n  <h2 class=\"headline\">\n    Send Your Drawing.<br><em>Get a Quote.<\/em>\n  <\/h2>\n\n  <p class=\"sub\">Every enquiry includes a DFM review \u2014 tolerance feasibility, material confirmation, and process approach confirmed before production starts. MOQ 1 piece.<\/p>\n\n  <!-- Stats row -->\n  <div class=\"stats\">\n    <div class=\"stat\">\n      <div class=\"sv\">24<small>hr<\/small><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl\">Quote Response<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"stat\">\n      <div class=\"sv\">MOQ <small>1<\/small><\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl\">Prototypes OK<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"stat\">\n      <div class=\"sv\">ISO<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sl\">9001:2015<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Advantage list -->\n  <div class=\"avlist\">\n    <div class=\"avitem\">\n      <div class=\"ico\">&#128208;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"at\">DFM Review on Every Enquiry<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ad\">Tolerance feasibility, fixturing strategy, and material confirmation. Specific, actionable feedback \u2014 not generic pushback.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"avitem\">\n      <div class=\"ico\">&#127919;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"at\">First Article Inspection \u2014 Standard<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ad\">FAI report on every new run. Material certs and surface treatment certs included with every shipment.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"avitem\">\n      <div class=\"ico\">&#128260;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"at\">Same Process: Prototype to Production<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ad\">Process plan from your prototype applies to production batches. No re-qualification when you scale.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"avitem\">\n      <div class=\"ico\">&#9881;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"at\">3 \/ 4 \/ 5-Axis CNC + Turning<\/div>\n        <div class=\"ad\">Complex structural parts, shafts, housings, and transmission components. Metals and engineering plastics.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Cert tags -->\n  <div class=\"certs\">\n    <span class=\"cert hi\">ISO 9001:2015<\/span>\n    <span class=\"cert\">3\/4\/5-Axis Milling<\/span>\n    <span class=\"cert\">CNC Turning<\/span>\n    <span class=\"cert\">CMM Inspection<\/span>\n    <span class=\"cert\">Global Delivery<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bebbab6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bebbab6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c01630b elementor-button-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-form\" data-id=\"c01630b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;step_next_label&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;step_previous_label&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;button_width&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;step_type&quot;:&quot;number_text&quot;,&quot;step_icon_shape&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-form\" method=\"post\" name=\"New Form\" aria-label=\"New Form\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"235\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"c01630b\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer_title\" value=\"POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining | Delrin Parts | HXCNC\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"queried_id\" value=\"235\"\/>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-form-fields-wrapper elementor-labels-above\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-name elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-name\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tName\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[name]\" id=\"form-field-name\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_12786b6 elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_12786b6\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompany\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[field_12786b6]\" id=\"form-field-field_12786b6\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Company Name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-email elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-email elementor-col-100 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"email\" name=\"form_fields[email]\" id=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-select elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_0c79fc0 elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_0c79fc0\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaterial\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field elementor-select-wrapper remove-before \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"select-caret-down-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 571.4 571.4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M571 393Q571 407 561 418L311 668Q300 679 286 679T261 668L11 418Q0 407 0 393T11 368 36 357H536Q550 357 561 368T571 393Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<select name=\"form_fields[field_0c79fc0]\" id=\"form-field-field_0c79fc0\" class=\"elementor-field-textual elementor-size-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"aluminium_6061_t6\">Aluminium 6061-T6<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"aluminium_7075_t6\">Aluminium 7075-T6<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"stainless_steel_304\">Stainless Steel 304<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"stainless_steel_316l\">Stainless Steel 316L<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"carbon_steel_4140\">Carbon Steel \/ 4140<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"titanium_ti_6al_4v\">Titanium Ti-6Al-4V<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"brass_c360\">Brass C360<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"copper\">Copper<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"peek\">PEEK<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"pom_acetal\">POM \/ Acetal<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"nylon_pa6_pa66\">Nylon PA6 \/ PA66<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"ptfe_teflon\">PTFE \/ Teflon<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"polycarbonate\">Polycarbonate<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"abs\">ABS<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"other_not_sure\">Other \/ Not sure<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-select elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_161b5ef elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_161b5ef\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSurface Finish\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field elementor-select-wrapper remove-before \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"select-caret-down-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 571.4 571.4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M571 393Q571 407 561 418L311 668Q300 679 286 679T261 668L11 418Q0 407 0 393T11 368 36 357H536Q550 357 561 368T571 393Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<select name=\"form_fields[field_161b5ef]\" id=\"form-field-field_161b5ef\" class=\"elementor-field-textual elementor-size-sm\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"as_machined\">As-machined<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"anodised_type_ii\">Anodised Type II<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"anodised_type_iii_hard\">Anodised Type III (Hard)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"electroplating\">Electroplating<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"powder_coating\">Powder Coating<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"black_oxide\">Black Oxide<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"passivation_ss\">Passivation (SS)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"polishing_ra_requirement\">Polishing \/ Ra requirement<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"other_specify_below\">Other (specify below)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"Select \">Select finish (optional)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-textarea elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-message elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-message\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdditional Requirements\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<textarea class=\"elementor-field-textual elementor-field  elementor-size-sm\" name=\"form_fields[message]\" id=\"form-field-message\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Target delivery date, critical dimensions, tolerance callouts, inspection requirements, application context...\"><\/textarea>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-upload elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_0071b0f elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_0071b0f\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFile Upload\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"file\" name=\"form_fields[field_0071b0f]\" id=\"form-field-field_0071b0f\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-upload-field\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-type-submit elementor-col-100 e-form__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" type=\"submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Submit Enquiry<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/ Materials\/ Engineering Plastics\/ POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin \u2014 Gears \u00b7 Bushings \u00b7 Sliders \u00b7 Jigs \u00b7 Guide Parts POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin CNC Machining POM \/ AcetalCNC Machining POM-H (Delrin) POM-C (Copolymer) Automation Parts Gears &amp; Bushings Jigs &amp; Guide Parts Precision CNC machining of POM homopolymer (Delrin) and POM copolymer (Acetal) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-235","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining | Delrin Parts | HXCNC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Precision CNC machining of POM acetal (Delrin) plastic. Low friction, high stiffness and excellent dimensional stability for gears, bushings, slides and food-contact parts.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"ro_RO\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Precision CNC machining of POM acetal (Delrin) plastic. Low friction, high stiffness and excellent dimensional stability for gears, bushings, slides and food-contact parts.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"HXCNC | Precision CNC Machining Manufacturer\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-14T05:57:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Timp estimat pentru citire\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"19 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/\",\"name\":\"POM \\\/ Acetal CNC Machining | Delrin Parts | HXCNC\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-03T05:42:31+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-14T05:57:16+00:00\",\"description\":\"Precision CNC machining of POM acetal (Delrin) plastic. Low friction, high stiffness and excellent dimensional stability for gears, bushings, slides and food-contact parts.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"ro-RO\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"ro-RO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"POM \\\/ Acetal CNC Machining\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"HXCNC | Precision CNC Machining Manufacturer\",\"description\":\"HXCNC provides precision CNC machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, 5-axis machining, Swiss turning, grinding, and surface finishing services for prototypes and production parts. ISO 9001 certified, 24-hour quote response, tight tolerances, and worldwide delivery.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"ro-RO\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"HXCNC | Precision CNC Machining Manufacturer\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"ro-RO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/HX-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/HX-logo.png\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":402,\"caption\":\"HXCNC | Precision CNC Machining Manufacturer\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/hxcnc.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining | Delrin Parts | HXCNC","description":"Prelucrare CNC de precizie a plasticului POM acetal (Delrin). Fric\u021biune sc\u0103zut\u0103, rigiditate \u00eenalt\u0103 \u0219i stabilitate dimensional\u0103 excelent\u0103 pentru ro\u021bi din\u021bate, buc\u0219e, glisiere \u0219i piese pentru contactul cu alimentele.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/","og_locale":"ro_RO","og_type":"article","og_title":"POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining","og_description":"Precision CNC machining of POM acetal (Delrin) plastic. Low friction, high stiffness and excellent dimensional stability for gears, bushings, slides and food-contact parts.","og_url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/","og_site_name":"HXCNC | Precision CNC Machining Manufacturer","article_modified_time":"2026-05-14T05:57:16+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Timp estimat pentru citire":"19 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/","url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/","name":"POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining | Delrin Parts | HXCNC","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp","datePublished":"2026-04-03T05:42:31+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-14T05:57:16+00:00","description":"Prelucrare CNC de precizie a plasticului POM acetal (Delrin). Fric\u021biune sc\u0103zut\u0103, rigiditate \u00eenalt\u0103 \u0219i stabilitate dimensional\u0103 excelent\u0103 pentru ro\u021bi din\u021bate, buc\u0219e, glisiere \u0219i piese pentru contactul cu alimentele.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"ro-RO","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"ro-RO","@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/POM-Acetal-CNC-Machining.webp"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/pom-acetal-cnc-machining\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"POM \/ Acetal CNC Machining"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/","name":"HXCNC | Produc\u0103tor de prelucrare CNC de precizie","description":"HXCNC ofer\u0103 servicii de prelucrare CNC de precizie, frezare CNC, strunjire CNC, prelucrare pe 5 axe, strunjire Swiss, rectificare \u0219i finisare suprafa\u021b\u0103 pentru prototipuri \u0219i piese de produc\u021bie. Certificat ISO 9001, r\u0103spuns la ofert\u0103 \u00een 24 de ore, toleran\u021be stricte \u0219i livrare \u00een \u00eentreaga lume.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"ro-RO"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/#organization","name":"HXCNC | Produc\u0103tor de prelucrare CNC de precizie","url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"ro-RO","@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HX-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HX-logo.png","width":1400,"height":402,"caption":"HXCNC | Precision CNC Machining Manufacturer"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1809,"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/235\/revisions\/1809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}