{"id":247,"date":"2026-04-03T05:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/?page_id=247"},"modified":"2026-05-14T05:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:57:26","slug":"nylon-pa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/ro\/nylon-pa\/","title":{"rendered":"Nailon \/ PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"247\" class=\"elementor elementor-247\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54dc3bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54dc3bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9437acb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9437acb\" 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 nylon (PA) and why is it used for CNC machined parts?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Nylon (Polyamide, PA) is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics for CNC machining. It offers high tensile strength, excellent toughness and impact resistance, good fatigue resistance, self-lubricating properties, and a broad service temperature range. Compared to POM\/Acetal, nylon is tougher and better at elevated temperatures; compared to metals, it is significantly lighter, corrosion-resistant, and quieter in operation. The main consideration is moisture absorption \u2014 nylon absorbs 1\u20133% water by weight in humid environments, causing dimensional change and property shifts. For precision dimensional applications, this must be factored into fit calculations or POM should be considered instead.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between PA6 and PA66?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"PA6 (Nylon 6, polycaprolactam) and PA66 (Nylon 6,6, polyhexamethylene adipamide) are the two most common nylon grades. PA66 has a higher melting point (260\u00b0C vs 220\u00b0C for PA6), slightly higher stiffness and hardness, and better performance at elevated temperatures. PA6 has better impact resistance, is easier to process, and absorbs slightly more moisture. In CNC machining practice, both grades machine similarly \u2014 PA6 is more common in Europe and Asia, PA66 more common in North America. The performance difference in most machined parts is modest. For high-temperature applications (above 100\u00b0C), PA66 is preferred. For impact-loaded structural parts, PA6 is often specified.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is MC Nylon (cast nylon) and how does it differ from extruded PA6\/PA66?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"MC Nylon (Monomer Cast Nylon, also called PA6-G or cast PA6) is produced by casting liquid caprolactam monomer directly into a mold, which polymerizes in situ. This produces a material with higher molecular weight, lower residual stress, better mechanical properties, and a more uniform microstructure than extruded nylon rod or plate. Key advantages over extruded nylon: significantly higher tensile strength (85\u2013100 MPa vs 70\u201380 MPa), better fatigue resistance, and larger section sizes available without centerline defects. MC Nylon is the preferred grade for heavy-duty machined parts \u2014 large gears, pulleys, sheaves, crane wheels, and structural wear components \u2014 where maximum strength and wear life are required.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is glass-filled nylon (PA-GF) and when should it be specified?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Glass-filled nylon (PA6-GF or PA66-GF) is nylon reinforced with short glass fibers, typically 15\u201350% by weight. Glass reinforcement dramatically increases stiffness (flexural modulus from ~3 GPa to 6\u201312 GPa), tensile strength, creep resistance, and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. However, glass fibers reduce impact toughness compared to unfilled nylon, and the material is significantly more abrasive to cutting tools \u2014 carbide tooling is required. Glass-filled nylon is specified when dimensional stability at temperature is critical (e.g., structural brackets in engine compartments or hot environments), when higher stiffness is needed than unfilled nylon can provide, or when creep under sustained load is a concern.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does nylon's moisture absorption affect machined part dimensions?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Nylon absorbs moisture from the environment (PA6: up to 9% at saturation in water, ~2.5% at 50% RH; PA66: similar). This moisture absorption causes the material to expand \u2014 a 100 mm dimension in dry nylon can grow by 0.3\u20130.8 mm when fully conditioned. For precision fit applications, this is significant. Best practices: (1) machine nylon in its equilibrium moisture condition for the intended service environment, or (2) account for moisture expansion in bore\/shaft clearance calculations, or (3) specify POM\/Acetal if dimensional stability across humidity changes is critical. For large structural parts (gears, pulleys, wear pads) where exact dimensional fit is less critical, moisture absorption is generally managed by design clearance.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What tolerances can you hold on machined nylon parts?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Standard CNC tolerance for unfilled nylon (PA6, PA66, MC Nylon) is \u00b10.05\u20130.10 mm for most features, with \u00b10.03\u20130.05 mm achievable on bore fits and shaft diameters when machined at equilibrium moisture conditions. Glass-filled nylon (PA-GF) holds slightly better tolerance due to reduced thermal expansion and moisture sensitivity \u2014 \u00b10.05 mm standard. Note that nylon parts machined in a dry state (freshly dried or in a dry-air environment) may expand by 0.2\u20130.5 mm on a 50 mm dimension when exposed to ambient humidity. 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(4) Glass fiber tool wear in PA-GF \u2014 glass fibers are highly abrasive; carbide or PCD tooling with controlled tool life is mandatory for glass-filled grades. (5) Stress cracking in the presence of cutting fluids \u2014 some cutting oils attack nylon; water-based coolants or air cooling is preferred.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can nylon parts be used in food contact or medical applications?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"PA6 and PA66 in natural (uncolored, unpigmented) grades are generally suitable for food contact in many jurisdictions \u2014 EU Regulation 10\/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 list nylon as acceptable for food contact under specified conditions. 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class=\"nybc-sep\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"#\">Engineering Plastics<\/a><span class=\"nybc-sep\">\/<\/span>\n      <span class=\"nybc-current\">Nylon \/ PA \u2014 PA6 \u00b7 PA66 \u00b7 MC Nylon \u00b7 Glass-Filled<\/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=\"nyhero\">\n  <div class=\"nyhero-dot\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nyhero-inner\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Nylon \/ Polyamide CNC Machining<\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"nyhero-h1\">Nylon \/ PA<br><span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">CNC Machining<\/span><\/h1>\n        <div class=\"nyhero-kicker\">\n          <span class=\"nyhk-pill\"><span class=\"nyhk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa6);\"><\/span>PA6 \u2014 General Purpose<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nyhk-pill\"><span class=\"nyhk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa66);\"><\/span>PA66 \u2014 High Temperature<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nyhk-pill\"><span class=\"nyhk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--mc);\"><\/span>MC Nylon \u2014 Heavy-Duty Cast<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nyhk-pill\"><span class=\"nyhk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--gf);\"><\/span>Glass-Filled PA-GF<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nyhk-pill\"><span class=\"nyhk-dot\" style=\"background:var(--ny);\"><\/span>Gears \u00b7 Pulleys \u00b7 Wear Pads<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"nyhero-sub\">Precision CNC machining of PA6, PA66, MC Nylon (cast polyamide), and glass-filled nylon for gears, pulleys, sheaves, wear pads, structural brackets, and high-impact engineering parts where toughness, self-lubrication, and elevated temperature performance are required.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"nyhero-btns\">\n          <a href=\"#nyquote\" class=\"nybtn nybtn-primary\">Get a Quote \u2192<\/a>\n          <a href=\"#nyquote\" class=\"nybtn nybtn-outline\">Send Your Drawing<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"nyhero-imgs\">\n        <div class=\"nyhi-main\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nylon-PA-Machining-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Nylon PA6 PA66 MC Nylon CNC Machined Gears Pulleys Wear Parts\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nyhi-badge\">\n          <div class=\"nyhib-l\">MC Nylon UTS<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyhib-v\">85\u2013100 MPa<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nyhi-sm1\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nylon-CNC-Machining.webp\" alt=\"PA6 PA66 Nylon CNC Turned Bushing Gear\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nyhi-sm2\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nylon-PA-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"MC Nylon Cast Polyamide CNC Machined Pulley\">\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"nyhero-bar\">\n      <div class=\"nyhbar-item\"><div class=\"nyhbar-v\">4 Grades<\/div><div class=\"nyhbar-l\">PA6 \/ PA66 \/ MC \/ GF<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyhbar-item\"><div class=\"nyhbar-v\">100 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nyhbar-l\">MC Nylon Tensile<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyhbar-item\"><div class=\"nyhbar-v\">260\u00b0C<\/div><div class=\"nyhbar-l\">PA66 Melting Point<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyhbar-item\"><div class=\"nyhbar-v\">24hr<\/div><div class=\"nyhbar-l\">Quote Turnaround<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TICKER -->\n<div class=\"nyticker\">\n  <div class=\"nytick-track\">\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">PA6 General-Purpose Nylon <span class=\"nyt-pa6\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">PA66 High-Temperature Nylon <span class=\"nyt-pa66\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">MC Nylon Cast Polyamide PA6-G <span class=\"nyt-mc\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Glass-Filled PA-GF15 \/ PA-GF30 <span class=\"nyt-gf\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Gears \u00b7 Pulleys \u00b7 Sheaves \u00b7 Crane Wheels <span class=\"nyt-mc\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Wear Pads \u00b7 Slide Strips \u00b7 Bushings <span class=\"nyt-pa6\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">High-Impact Structural Brackets <span class=\"nyt-pa66\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Self-Lubricating \u00b7 Noise Reduction <span class=\"nyt-gf\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">PA6 General-Purpose Nylon <span class=\"nyt-pa6\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">PA66 High-Temperature Nylon <span class=\"nyt-pa66\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">MC Nylon Cast Polyamide PA6-G <span class=\"nyt-mc\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Glass-Filled PA-GF15 \/ PA-GF30 <span class=\"nyt-gf\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Gears \u00b7 Pulleys \u00b7 Sheaves \u00b7 Crane Wheels <span class=\"nyt-mc\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Wear Pads \u00b7 Slide Strips \u00b7 Bushings <span class=\"nyt-pa6\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">High-Impact Structural Brackets <span class=\"nyt-pa66\">\u2726<\/span><\/span>\n    <span class=\"nytick-item\">Self-Lubricating \u00b7 Noise Reduction <span class=\"nyt-gf\">\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 \u2014 2\u00d72 grid\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=\"nysec nysec-white\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nysec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Material Grades<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Four Nylon Grades, <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Four Different Performance Levels<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Row 1: PA6 + PA66 -->\n    <div class=\"nygrade-grid\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n\n      <!-- PA6 -->\n      <div class=\"nygc nygc-pa6\">\n        <div class=\"nygc-split\">\n          <div class=\"nygc-left\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-grade cpa6\">PA6<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-std\">Nylon 6 \u00b7 Polycaprolactam \u00b7 ISO 1874-1<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-name\">General-Purpose Nylon \u2014 Impact, Toughness &amp; Low Cost<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-desc\">PA6 (Nylon 6) is the most widely available and cost-effective machined nylon grade. It offers good tensile strength, excellent impact and fatigue resistance, and inherent self-lubrication \u2014 making it the first-choice nylon for gears, bushings, slide pads, and structural wear parts in general machinery. Widely available in rod, plate, and tube form in large diameters. More popular in Europe and Asia.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ny-moisture-note\"><span class=\"ny-mico\">\ud83d\udca7<\/span><span>PA6 absorbs up to 2.5% moisture at 50% RH \u2014 factor into fit calculations for precision bore\/shaft applications.<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-stat-grid\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa6\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa6\">70\u201380 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Tensile Strength<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa6\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa6\">2,500 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Flexural Modulus<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa6\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa6\">220\u00b0C<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Melting Point<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa6\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa6\">Excellent<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Machinability<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-uses\"><span class=\"nygc-use\">Gears<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Bushings<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Wear Pads<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Slide Strips<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Pulleys<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"nygc-link nygl-pa6\">View PA6 Details<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nygc-right\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <table class=\"nygc-comp-table\">\n              <tr><td>Density<\/td><td class=\"cpa6\">1.13 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Max Service Temp<\/td><td class=\"cpa6\">80\u2013100\u00b0C continuous<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorption (sat.)<\/td><td class=\"cpa6\">~9.5% (in water)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorp. (50% RH)<\/td><td class=\"cpa6\">~2.5%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Hardness (Shore D)<\/td><td class=\"cpa6\">D80<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Impact (Charpy, notched)<\/td><td class=\"cpa6\">~8 kJ\/m\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-props\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa6);\"><\/span>Excellent impact and fatigue resistance \u2014 tougher than POM<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa6);\"><\/span>Self-lubricating \u2014 suitable for unlubricated gear and bearing use<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa6);\"><\/span>Moisture absorption causes dimensional growth \u2014 plan clearances<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa6);\"><\/span>Produces stringy chips \u2014 chip-breaking tooling required<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- PA66 -->\n      <div class=\"nygc nygc-pa66\">\n        <div class=\"nygc-split\">\n          <div class=\"nygc-left\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-grade cpa66\">PA66<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-std\">Nylon 6,6 \u00b7 Polyhexamethylene Adipamide \u00b7 ISO 1874-1<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-name\">Higher Temperature &amp; Stiffness \u2014 Automotive &amp; Structural<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-desc\">PA66 (Nylon 6,6) has a higher melting point (260\u00b0C vs 220\u00b0C for PA6), slightly greater stiffness, and better performance at continuous elevated temperatures \u2014 making it the preferred nylon for automotive underhood components, electrical connectors, and structural parts operating above 80\u00b0C. Slightly harder than PA6, which translates to marginally better wear resistance in sliding contact. More common in North American specifications. Performance difference from PA6 is modest in most room-temperature machined part applications.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"ny-moisture-note\"><span class=\"ny-mico\">\ud83d\udca7<\/span><span>PA66 absorbs slightly less moisture than PA6 (~2.0% at 50% RH) but dimensional change must still be accounted for in precision fits.<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-stat-grid\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa66\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa66\">75\u201385 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Tensile Strength<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa66\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa66\">2,800 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Flexural Modulus<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa66\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa66\">260\u00b0C<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Melting Point<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-pa66\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cpa66\">Excellent<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Machinability<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-uses\"><span class=\"nygc-use\">Auto Brackets<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Connectors<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Pump Parts<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Hot Environments<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"nygc-link nygl-pa66\">View PA66 Details<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nygc-right\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <table class=\"nygc-comp-table\">\n              <tr><td>Density<\/td><td class=\"cpa66\">1.14 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Max Service Temp<\/td><td class=\"cpa66\">90\u2013120\u00b0C continuous<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorption (sat.)<\/td><td class=\"cpa66\">~8.5% (in water)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorp. (50% RH)<\/td><td class=\"cpa66\">~2.0%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Hardness (Shore D)<\/td><td class=\"cpa66\">D82<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Impact (Charpy, notched)<\/td><td class=\"cpa66\">~7 kJ\/m\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-props\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa66);\"><\/span>Higher melting point \u2014 better for hot environments vs PA6<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa66);\"><\/span>Slightly stiffer \u2014 marginally better gear tooth stiffness<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa66);\"><\/span>Standard for automotive underhood and electrical connectors<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--pa66);\"><\/span>Same moisture absorption precautions as PA6 apply<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Row 2: MC Nylon + GF Nylon -->\n    <div class=\"nygrade-grid\">\n\n      <!-- MC Nylon -->\n      <div class=\"nygc nygc-mc\">\n        <div class=\"nygc-split\">\n          <div class=\"nygc-left\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-grade cmc\">MC Nylon<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-std\">Cast PA6 \u00b7 PA6-G \u00b7 Monomer Cast Polyamide<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-name\">Highest Strength &amp; Wear Life \u2014 Heavy-Duty Machined Parts<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-desc\">MC Nylon (Monomer Cast Nylon, also labelled PA6-G or Cast PA6) is produced by casting liquid caprolactam monomer into a mold under controlled conditions, polymerizing in situ. The resulting material has significantly higher molecular weight and better mechanical properties than extruded PA6 \u2014 tensile strength 85\u2013100 MPa, superior fatigue resistance, and lower internal stress. Available in very large diameters and thicknesses without centerline defects. The first choice for heavy-duty machined gears, crane wheels, pulleys, sheaves, and large wear pads where maximum strength and service life are required.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-stat-grid\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-mc\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cmc\">85\u2013100 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Tensile Strength<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-mc\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cmc\">3,200 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Flexural Modulus<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-mc\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cmc\">HRC 65+<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Relative Wear Life<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-mc\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cmc\">Excellent<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Machinability<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-uses\"><span class=\"nygc-use\">Crane Wheels<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Large Gears<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Pulleys<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Sheaves<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Wear Pads<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Rollers<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"nygc-link nygl-mc\">View MC Nylon Details<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nygc-right\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties vs Extruded PA6<\/div>\n            <table class=\"nygc-comp-table\">\n              <tr><td>Tensile Strength<\/td><td class=\"cmc\">85\u2013100 MPa (+20%)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Fatigue Resistance<\/td><td class=\"cmc\">Significantly better<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Max Section Size<\/td><td class=\"cmc\">Up to 1,000 mm dia.<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Centerline Porosity<\/td><td class=\"cmc\">None \u2014 cast solid<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Internal Stress<\/td><td class=\"cmc\">Very low<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Wear Life (relative)<\/td><td class=\"cmc\">2\u20133\u00d7 extruded PA6<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-props\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--mc);\"><\/span>Superior to extruded nylon for all structural applications<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--mc);\"><\/span>Very large section sizes available \u2014 up to 1,000 mm diameter<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--mc);\"><\/span>Oil-filled (MC901) and MoS\u2082-filled grades for even lower friction<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--mc);\"><\/span>Same moisture absorption considerations as extruded PA6<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Glass-Filled Nylon -->\n      <div class=\"nygc nygc-gf\">\n\n        <div class=\"nygc-split\">\n          <div class=\"nygc-left\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-grade cgf\">PA-GF<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-std\">PA6-GF15 \/ PA6-GF30 \/ PA66-GF30 \u00b7 ASTM D4066<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-name\">Maximum Stiffness, Creep Resistance &amp; Dimensional Stability<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-desc\">Glass-fiber reinforced nylon (15\u201330% short glass fiber) transforms nylon from a tough but flexible plastic into a high-stiffness, creep-resistant structural material. Flexural modulus jumps from ~2,500 MPa (unfilled PA6) to 6,000\u201312,000 MPa (PA66-GF30), making PA-GF perform closer to aluminum in rigidity per unit weight. Significantly better dimensional stability under sustained load and at elevated temperatures. The primary trade-off: glass fibers are highly abrasive to cutting tools \u2014 carbide tooling with controlled tool life is mandatory, and tool wear must be monitored closely.<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-stat-grid\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-gf\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cgf\">120\u2013150 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Tensile Strength<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-gf\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cgf\">6,000\u201312,000 MPa<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Flexural Modulus<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-gf\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cgf\">Low<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Moisture Sensitivity<\/div><\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-stat nygs-gf\"><div class=\"nygc-stat-val cgf\">Carbide Req.<\/div><div class=\"nygc-stat-lbl\">Tooling<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-uses\"><span class=\"nygc-use\">Structural Brackets<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Engine Mounts<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Creep-Resistant Parts<\/span><span class=\"nygc-use\">Hot Housings<\/span><\/div>\n            <span class=\"nygc-link nygl-gf\">View PA-GF Details<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nygc-right\">\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties (PA66-GF30)<\/div>\n            <table class=\"nygc-comp-table\">\n              <tr><td>Tensile Strength<\/td><td class=\"cgf\">130\u2013155 MPa<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Flexural Modulus<\/td><td class=\"cgf\">9,000\u201312,000 MPa<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Max Service Temp<\/td><td class=\"cgf\">120\u2013140\u00b0C continuous<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Water Absorp. (50% RH)<\/td><td class=\"cgf\">~1.0% (less than unfilled)<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Impact (Charpy, notched)<\/td><td class=\"cgf\">~6 kJ\/m\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Tool Wear<\/td><td class=\"cgf\">Very high \u2014 carbide only<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/table>\n            <div class=\"nygc-comp-title\">Key Properties<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nygc-props\">\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--gf);\"><\/span>4\u20135\u00d7 stiffer than unfilled nylon \u2014 approaches aluminum rigidity<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--gf);\"><\/span>Excellent creep resistance under sustained load at temperature<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:var(--gf);\"><\/span>Lower moisture absorption than unfilled \u2014 better dimensional stability<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nygc-prop\" style=\"color:#D97706;\"><span class=\"nygc-dot\" style=\"background:#D97706;\"><\/span><strong>\u26a0 Glass fibers are highly abrasive \u2014 carbide tooling mandatory, tool wear monitored<\/strong><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Grade selection -->\n    <div style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n      <div class=\"nysec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"nylabel\">Grade Selection Guide<\/div>\n          <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Choosing the Right <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Nylon Grade<\/span><\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nywhen-grid\">\n        <div class=\"nywhen-card nywc-pa6\">\n          <div class=\"nywc-head\"><div class=\"nywc-ico\" style=\"background:var(--pa6-dim);\">\u2699<\/div><span class=\"cpa6\">Choose PA6 when\u2026<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywc-list\">\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa6);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>General-purpose gears, bushings, and wear pads<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa6);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Maximum impact and toughness required<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa6);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Cost-sensitive application \u2014 PA6 is least expensive<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa6);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>European \/ Asian supply chain standard<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa6);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Service temperature below 80\u2013100\u00b0C<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nywhen-card nywc-pa66\">\n          <div class=\"nywc-head\"><div class=\"nywc-ico\" style=\"background:var(--pa66-dim);\">\ud83c\udf21<\/div><span class=\"cpa66\">Choose PA66 when\u2026<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywc-list\">\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa66);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Higher service temperature required (80\u2013120\u00b0C continuous)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa66);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Automotive underhood or hot environment parts<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa66);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Electrical connectors and housings (standard PA66 spec)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa66);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>North American specification standard<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--pa66);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Marginally higher stiffness than PA6 needed<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nywhen-card nywc-mc\">\n          <div class=\"nywc-head\"><div class=\"nywc-ico\" style=\"background:var(--mc-dim);\">\u2605<\/div><span class=\"cmc\">Choose MC Nylon when\u2026<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywc-list\">\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--mc);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Maximum strength and wear life required<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--mc);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Large diameter parts (crane wheels, large gears, pulleys)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--mc);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Heavy-duty applications \u2014 overhead lifting, port machinery<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--mc);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Upgrading from extruded PA6 that wears too quickly<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--mc);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Oil-filled (MC901) for even lower friction in bearings<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nywhen-card nywc-gf\">\n          <div class=\"nywc-head\"><div class=\"nywc-ico\" style=\"background:var(--gf-dim);\">\u25fc<\/div><span class=\"cgf\">Choose PA-GF when\u2026<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywc-list\">\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--gf);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>High stiffness required \u2014 unfilled nylon deflects too much<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--gf);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Sustained load at temperature \u2014 creep must be minimised<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--gf);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Structural brackets operating in hot environments<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--gf);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Better dimensional stability than unfilled nylon needed<\/div>\n            <div class=\"nywc-item\"><span style=\"color:var(--gf);font-weight:700;\">\u2713<\/span>Impact toughness is not the primary concern<\/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. 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=\"nysec nysec-light\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nysec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Material Comparison<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Full Property Comparison \u2014 <span class=\"nyblue\">All Four Nylon Grades<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"nycmp-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"nycmp-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Property<\/th>\n            <th>PA6<\/th>\n            <th>PA66<\/th>\n            <th>MC Nylon (Cast PA6)<\/th>\n            <th>PA66-GF30<\/th>\n            <th>POM-C (ref)<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Production Method<\/td>\n            <td>Extruded<\/td>\n            <td>Extruded<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-mc\">Cast \u2014 higher MW<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Extruded + GF<\/td>\n            <td>Extruded<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Tensile Strength<\/td>\n            <td>70\u201380 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>75\u201385 MPa<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-mc\">85\u2013100 MPa \u2014 Best<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-gf\">130\u2013155 MPa (GF)<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>62\u201368 MPa<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Flexural Modulus<\/td>\n            <td>2,500 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>2,800 MPa<\/td>\n            <td>3,200 MPa<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-gf\">9,000\u201312,000 MPa<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>2,800\u20133,100 MPa<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Impact Resistance<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pa6\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Very good<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-mc\">Excellent \u2014 best PA<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">Reduced by glass fiber<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>Good<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Water Absorption (50% RH)<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">~2.5%<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">~2.0%<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">~2.5%<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>~1.0% (glass stabilises)<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">0.2% \u2014 Much better<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Dimensional Stability<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">Moderate \u2014 moisture-sensitive<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-warn\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">Good \u2014 glass reduces CTE<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-ok\">Excellent \u2014 best<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Max Service Temp<\/td>\n            <td>80\u2013100\u00b0C<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-pa66\">90\u2013120\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>80\u2013100\u00b0C<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"badge-gf\">120\u2013140\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n            <td>90\u2013100\u00b0C<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Machinability<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"nyst-pa6\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Stringy chips<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"nyst-pa66\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Stringy chips<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"nyst-mc\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Excellent<\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"nyst-gf\">\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Abrasive \u2014 carbide only<\/td>\n            <td><span style=\"color:var(--blue);\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> Best<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Best Application<\/td>\n            <td>General gears, bushings, pads<\/td>\n            <td>Hot environments, auto<\/td>\n            <td>Heavy gears, crane wheels, large parts<\/td>\n            <td>Stiff structural, hot brackets<\/td>\n            <td>Precision dimensional, sliders<\/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     4. 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=\"nysec nysec-white\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nysec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Machining Notes<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Machining Nylon \/ PA \u2014 <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Grade-Specific Considerations<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"nymc-cols\">\n      <div class=\"nymc-box\">\n        <div class=\"nymc-head\"><div class=\"nymc-ico nymc-ico-red\">\u26a0<\/div>Key Challenges<\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-r\">!<\/span><div><strong>Moisture absorption \u2014 machine at service moisture condition<\/strong>Nylon parts machined bone-dry (freshly dried rod) will absorb moisture in service and expand. A 50 mm bore machined to exact size in dry nylon may be 0.1\u20130.3 mm oversize when the part equilibrates to ambient humidity. For precision fits: machine nylon at equilibrium moisture content (store rod at ambient humidity for 48\u201372 hours before machining) and calculate fit clearances accounting for the operating environment humidity.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-r\">!<\/span><div><strong>Stringy chips in unfilled PA6 \/ PA66 \/ MC Nylon<\/strong>All unfilled nylon grades produce long, continuous stringy chips that wrap around the tool, spindle, and workpiece \u2014 particularly in turning and deep drilling. This is nylon's single most disruptive machining characteristic. Mitigation: use chip-breaking insert geometries on turning, peck drilling with full retract on holes deeper than 2\u00d7 diameter, and spiral flute taps to prevent chip packing in threads.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-r\">!<\/span><div><strong>Glass-fiber PA-GF is extremely abrasive to tooling<\/strong>The short glass fibers in PA-GF15\/GF30 act as microscopic abrasives on the cutting edge, causing rapid flank wear on standard HSS tooling. Uncoated or TiN-coated carbide inserts must be used \u2014 and tool life must be monitored closely. For PA-GF30, a set of carbide inserts will last only a fraction of the time they would on unfilled nylon. Plan for more frequent insert changes and factor this into production cost estimation.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-r\">!<\/span><div><strong>Heat buildup during drilling and tapping<\/strong>Nylon's low thermal conductivity traps heat at the tool tip during drilling and tapping. Deep holes drilled without chip clearing produce enough heat to melt and re-fuse the nylon around the drill \u2014 seizing the tool. Peck cycles with full retract every 1\u20132 diameters are mandatory for holes deeper than 3\u00d7 diameter. Air cooling rather than flood coolant; some cutting oils attack nylon chemically.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-r\">!<\/span><div><strong>Stress-relief before precision machining of large MC Nylon blocks<\/strong>Large-diameter MC Nylon rod and cast blocks benefit from thermal stress relief (annealing at 100\u2013120\u00b0C for 2\u20138 hours depending on section size) before precision final machining. While cast nylon has lower residual stress than extruded rod, large-section castings still contain enough internal stress to cause dimensional drift in precision machined features if not stress-relieved before final cuts.<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nymc-box\">\n        <div class=\"nymc-head\"><div class=\"nymc-ico nymc-ico-green\">\u2713<\/div>How We Address These Challenges<\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-g\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Moisture conditioning protocol \u2014 equilibrium machining<\/strong>All nylon stock for precision bore and fit applications is stored at ambient workshop conditions (50\u201355% RH) for a minimum of 48 hours before machining. For critical applications, we can condition stock to the customer's specified service humidity and machine at that condition \u2014 or calculate the moisture expansion allowance and machine to a pre-adjusted dimension.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-g\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Chip-breaking tooling geometry \u2014 standard on all nylon turning<\/strong>We use chip-breaking insert geometries on all nylon CNC turning operations as a standard practice \u2014 not an upgrade. This breaks the stringy continuous chip into manageable segments, preventing chip-induced surface damage and allowing uninterrupted production runs without operator intervention to clear chip nests.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-g\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Grade-specific tooling \u2014 carbide for GF, sharp HSS\/carbide for unfilled<\/strong>Unfilled PA6\/PA66\/MC Nylon: sharp, positively raked HSS or uncoated carbide gives cleanest surface finish. PA-GF grades: carbide only (AlTiN or uncoated K-grade), with tool life monitored by piece count rather than visual assessment \u2014 glass fiber wear is progressive and predictable when managed this way.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-g\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Peck-drilling protocol on all holes deeper than 2\u00d7 diameter<\/strong>Standard CNC program includes a full peck-and-retract cycle on every nylon hole deeper than 2\u00d7 diameter \u2014 regardless of diameter. This is non-negotiable in our nylon machining protocols and prevents the single most common nylon machining failure: tool seizure in melted plastic.<\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nymc-row\"><span class=\"nymc-dot-g\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Moisture expansion fit advisory with every nylon order<\/strong>For every nylon part involving a precision bore-to-shaft or slider fit, we provide a moisture expansion note with the quote \u2014 specifying the expected dimensional change at the customer's service humidity condition, and our recommended machined clearance to achieve the desired running fit in service. This prevents the most common nylon machined part failure: parts that fit in the workshop but jam in the field.<\/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     5. 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=\"nysec nysec-light\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nysec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Manufacturing Capability<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">How We Machine <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Nylon Parts<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"nycap-grid\">\n      <div class=\"nycap-card\">\n        <div class=\"nycc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nylon-CNC-Turning.webp\" alt=\"CNC Turning Nylon PA6 Bushing Spacer Sleeve\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nycc-body\">\n          <div class=\"nycc-num\">PROCESS \/ 01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-title\">CNC Turning \u2014 Bushings, Rings &amp; Spacers<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-desc\">Precision CNC turning of PA6, PA66, MC Nylon, and PA-GF bushings, flanged sleeves, spacers, and rotational components. Chip-breaking geometry standard. Air cooling. H7\/H8 bore fits with moisture expansion advisory on all precision bore-to-shaft applications.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-tags\"><span class=\"nycct\">All 4 Grades<\/span><span class=\"nycct\">H7\/H8 Bore<\/span><span class=\"nycct\">Chip-Break Tooling<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nycap-card\">\n        <div class=\"nycc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nylon-Gear-Hobbing.jpg\" alt=\"Gear Hobbing Nylon PA6 PA66 MC Spur Gear Worm Wheel\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nycc-body\">\n          <div class=\"nycc-num\">PROCESS \/ 02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-title\">Gear Hobbing \u2014 Nylon Spur, Helical &amp; Worm Gears<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-desc\">Gear hobbing of PA6, PA66, and MC Nylon spur gears, helical gears, and worm wheels to DIN 6\u20138 quality. Module 0.5\u20138. MC Nylon preferred for heavy-load gears; PA66 for hot environments. Keyways and bores completed in one setup.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-tags\"><span class=\"nycct\">PA6 \/ PA66 \/ MC<\/span><span class=\"nycct\">DIN 6\u20138<\/span><span class=\"nycct\">Module 0.5\u20138<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nycap-card\">\n        <div class=\"nycc-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Custom-CNC-Milling.jpg\" alt=\"CNC Milling Nylon PA-GF30 Structural Bracket Housing\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"nycc-body\">\n          <div class=\"nycc-num\">PROCESS \/ 03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-title\">CNC Milling \u2014 Structural Brackets &amp; Housings<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-desc\">Flat milling, pocket milling, and profile machining of PA-GF structural brackets, housings, and mounting plates. Carbide tooling with controlled tool life on glass-filled grades. Flatness and parallelism verified on precision mounting surfaces.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nycc-tags\"><span class=\"nycct\">PA-GF15\/GF30<\/span><span class=\"nycct\">Structural<\/span><span class=\"nycct\">Carbide Tooling<\/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     6. TYPICAL PARTS\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=\"nysec nysec-white\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nysec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Application Gallery<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Typical Nylon Parts <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">We Produce<\/span><\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"nyparts-grid\">\n      <div class=\"nypart-card\">\n        <div class=\"nypc-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nylon-PA-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"MC Nylon Crane Wheel Sheave Large CNC Machined\">\n          <span class=\"nypc-badge cmc\">MC Nylon<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nypc-body\">\n          <div class=\"nypc-title\">Crane Wheels &amp; Sheaves<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">MC Nylon (Cast PA6-G \/ MC901)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Process<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">CNC Turning \u00b7 Groove Profiling \u00b7 Bore<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Industry<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">Crane &amp; Hoist \u00b7 Port Machinery<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nypart-card\">\n        <div class=\"nypc-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nylon-Gear-Hobbing.jpg\" alt=\"PA6 PA66 Nylon Gear CNC Hobbed Automation\">\n          <span class=\"nypc-badge cpa6\">PA6 \/ PA66<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nypc-body\">\n          <div class=\"nypc-title\">Plastic Gears<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">PA6 \/ PA66 or MC Nylon (heavy load)<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Process<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">CNC Turning + Gear Hobbing<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Industry<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">Machinery \u00b7 Conveyors \u00b7 Automation<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nypart-card\">\n        <div class=\"nypc-img\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hxcnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Slide-Strips-nylon.webp\" alt=\"MC Nylon Wear Pad Slide Strip Mining Conveyor\">\n          <span class=\"nypc-badge cmc\">MC Nylon<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nypc-body\">\n          <div class=\"nypc-title\">Wear Pads &amp; Slide Strips<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Material<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">MC Nylon or PA6 plate<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Process<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">CNC Milling \u00b7 Routing \u00b7 Drilling<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"nypc-row\"><span class=\"nypc-k\">Industry<\/span><span class=\"nypc-v\">Mining \u00b7 Steel \u00b7 Heavy Industry<\/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=\"nysec nysec-light\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:40px;\">\n      <div class=\"nylabel\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">Industries Served<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Where Nylon <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Replaces Metal and Lasts Longer<\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"nyind-row\">\n      <div class=\"nyind-mini\"><div class=\"nyim-icon\">\ud83c\udfd7<\/div><div class=\"nyim-name\">Crane &amp; Hoist<\/div><div class=\"nyim-grade\">MC Nylon<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyind-mini\"><div class=\"nyim-icon\">\u26cf<\/div><div class=\"nyim-name\">Mining<\/div><div class=\"nyim-grade\">MC Nylon plates<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyind-mini\"><div class=\"nyim-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/div><div class=\"nyim-name\">Automotive<\/div><div class=\"nyim-grade\">PA66 \/ GF30<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyind-mini\"><div class=\"nyim-icon\">\ud83c\udfed<\/div><div class=\"nyim-name\">Machinery<\/div><div class=\"nyim-grade\">PA6 \/ PA66<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyind-mini\"><div class=\"nyim-icon\">\ud83c\udf3e<\/div><div class=\"nyim-name\">Agriculture<\/div><div class=\"nyim-grade\">PA6 bushings<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyind-mini\"><div class=\"nyim-icon\">\u26a1<\/div><div class=\"nyim-name\">Electrical<\/div><div class=\"nyim-grade\">PA66-GF30<\/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=\"nysec nysec-light\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:48px;\">\n      <div class=\"nylabel\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">From Rod \/ Plate to Finished Part<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"nyh2\">How We Produce <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Nylon Parts<\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"nyflow-strip\">\n      <div class=\"nyflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"nyfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"nyfs-num\">STEP 01<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-title\">Grade Selection &amp; Moisture Conditioning<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-desc\">PA6 \/ PA66 \/ MC \/ GF grade confirmed. Rod or plate stocked at ambient humidity 48\u201372h before precision machining. MC Nylon cast blanks sourced with material cert. FDA grade confirmed if specified.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"nyfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"nyfs-num\">STEP 02<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-title\">Stress Relief (if required)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-desc\">Large MC Nylon parts annealed at 100\u2013120\u00b0C before final precision machining. Releases casting residual stresses \u2014 prevents post-machine distortion on large-diameter gear and wheel blanks.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"nyfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"nyfs-num\">STEP 03<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-title\">CNC Machining<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-desc\">Grade-specific tooling: chip-breaking geometry for unfilled nylon, carbide with monitored life for GF grades. Peck drilling on all holes &gt;2\u00d7 diameter. Air cooling or light mist.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"nyfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"nyfs-num\">STEP 04<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-title\">Secondary Operations<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-desc\">Gear hobbing, keyway broaching, threaded insert installation, tapping, and deburring. All secondary ops in-house \u2014 no outsourcing of gear cutting or insert installation.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nyflow-step\">\n        <div class=\"nyfs-body\">\n          <div class=\"nyfs-num\">STEP 05<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-title\">Inspection &amp; Delivery<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nyfs-desc\">CMM verification, bore gauge, surface check. Moisture expansion advisory included with all bore-to-shaft fit parts. Material cert and FAI on new part numbers 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=\"nysec nysec-white\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nysec-head\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">Post-Processing<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Post-Processing Options for <span class=\"nyteal\">Nylon 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;\">Nylon parts are typically supplied as-machined. When enhanced performance, marking, or joining is required, the following options are compatible with PA6, PA66, and MC Nylon.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"nysf-grid\">\n      <div class=\"nysf-card\">\n        <div class=\"nysf-body\">\n          <div class=\"nysf-name\">Threaded Inserts (Ultrasonic)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-desc\">Brass or stainless steel threaded inserts installed ultrasonically for high-cycle fastener applications \u2014 M3 to M16. Pull-out strength 5\u201310\u00d7 direct-tapped nylon. Required wherever screws are repeatedly tightened and loosened in nylon housings, brackets, and structural parts. Standard service for all nylon milled parts with threaded fastener requirements.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-tags\"><span class=\"nysft\">M3\u2013M16<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">Brass \/ SS<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">High Pull-Out<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nysf-card\">\n        <div class=\"nysf-body\">\n          <div class=\"nysf-name\">Laser Engraving &amp; Part Marking<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-desc\">Laser engraving of part numbers, serial numbers, date codes, and directional arrows on nylon parts. Natural PA6\/PA66 produces a high-contrast dark mark. Black nylon produces a lighter grey or charred mark. Used for traceability on wear parts, identification of non-interchangeable similar parts, and installation direction marking on asymmetric components.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-tags\"><span class=\"nysft\">Part Numbers<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">Traceability<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">All PA Grades<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nysf-card\">\n        <div class=\"nysf-body\">\n          <div class=\"nysf-name\">Oil-Impregnated Grade (MC901)<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-desc\">MC901 is a cast nylon grade with mineral oil uniformly distributed through the material during casting. In bearings, bushings, and sliding surfaces, the oil slowly migrates to the surface during operation \u2014 providing continuous lubrication without an external oil supply. Reduces friction coefficient by 40\u201350% vs standard MC Nylon, significantly improving service life in slow-speed bearing applications. Available as standard stock for machining.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-tags\"><span class=\"nysft\">MC901 Grade<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">Self-Lubricating<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">Bearings &amp; Wheels<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"nysf-card\">\n        <div class=\"nysf-body\">\n          <div class=\"nysf-name\">Ultrasonic &amp; Spin Welding<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-desc\">Nylon can be joined by ultrasonic welding or spin welding to create strong permanent assemblies \u2014 used for sealed enclosures, two-piece gear and pulley hubs, and fluid-contact assemblies requiring a hermetic joint. Nylon welds better than POM due to its higher moisture content acting as a plasticizer during the weld process. Joint design must include an energy director for ultrasonic welding.<\/div>\n          <div class=\"nysf-tags\"><span class=\"nysft\">PA6 \/ PA66 \/ MC<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">Hermetic Seal<\/span><span class=\"nysft\">Hub Assemblies<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<!-- METRICS BAR -->\n<div class=\"nymetrics\">\n  <div class=\"nymetric\"><div class=\"nymetric-val\">4<\/div><div class=\"nymetric-lbl\">Nylon Grades<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"nymetric\"><div class=\"nymetric-val\">100 <span class=\"nymetric-unit\">MPa<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nymetric-lbl\">MC Nylon Tensile<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"nymetric\"><div class=\"nymetric-val\">\u00b10.05<span class=\"nymetric-unit\">mm<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nymetric-lbl\">Standard Tolerance<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"nymetric\"><div class=\"nymetric-val\">24<span class=\"nymetric-unit\">hr<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nymetric-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=\"nysec nysec-white\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nywhy-layout\">\n      <div class=\"pwhy-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=\"nylabel\">Why Work With Us<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\">Why Choose Us for <span style=\"color:var(--ny-mid);\">Nylon Machining<\/span><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"nywhy-points\">\n          <div class=\"nywp-item\">\n            <div class=\"nywp-ico\">H\u2082O<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-title\">Moisture Expansion Advisory \u2014 Every Precision Fit Order<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-desc\">Every nylon bore-to-shaft and slider fit order includes a moisture expansion advisory \u2014 specifying expected dimensional change at service humidity and our recommended machined clearance. This single advisory prevents the most common nylon machined part failure: parts that fit in the workshop but jam in the field.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywp-item\">\n            <div class=\"nywp-ico\">MC<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-title\">MC Nylon Large Diameter Capability \u2014 Up to 600 mm<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-desc\">Cast PA6-G blanks up to 600 mm diameter sourced and machined in-house with stress-relief protocol. Crane wheels, large gear blanks, pulley sheaves \u2014 the heavy-duty nylon applications most shops decline to quote. We quote them routinely.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywp-item\">\n            <div class=\"nywp-ico\">GF<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-title\">Glass-Filled Nylon Expertise \u2014 Carbide Tool Life Management<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-desc\">PA-GF grades are abrasive to tooling \u2014 we establish a piece-count insert change interval for every PA-GF job based on measured wear progression. This maintains dimensional consistency across large batches without surprise out-of-tolerance pieces from a worn insert.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nywp-item\">\n            <div class=\"nywp-ico\">HOB<\/div>\n            <div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-title\">In-House Gear Hobbing for Nylon Gears<\/div>\n              <div class=\"nywp-desc\">PA6, PA66, and MC Nylon gear hobbing in-house \u2014 Module 0.5 to 8, spur, helical, and worm wheels. No outsourcing. Moisture conditioning before hobbing and DIN 6\u20138 profile quality standard. One order, one delivery, one quality system.<\/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=\"nysec nysec-light\">\n  <div class=\"nywrap\">\n    <div class=\"nyfaq-layout\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"nylabel\">FAQ<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"nyh2\">Frequently Asked <span class=\"nyblue\">Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2);line-height:1.75;margin-top:16px;\">Common questions about PA6, PA66, MC Nylon, and glass-filled nylon \u2014 grade selection, moisture, tolerances, glass fiber machining, gear cutting, and food contact compliance.<\/p>\n        <div style=\"margin-top:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\">\n          <a href=\"#nyquote\" class=\"nybtn nybtn-primary nybtn-sm\">Talk to an Engineer<\/a>\n          <a href=\"\/material\/plastics\/pom\/\" class=\"nybtn nybtn-outline nybtn-sm\">\u2190 POM \/ Acetal \/ Delrin<\/a>\n          <a href=\"\/material\/plastics\/ptfe\/\" class=\"nybtn nybtn-outline nybtn-sm\">\u2190 PTFE \/ Teflon<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"nyfaq-list\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What is nylon (PA) and why is it used for CNC machined parts?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Nylon (Polyamide, PA) is one of the most widely used engineering thermoplastics for CNC machining. It offers high tensile strength, excellent toughness and impact resistance, good fatigue resistance, self-lubricating properties, and a broad service temperature range. Compared to POM\/Acetal, nylon is tougher and better at elevated temperatures. The main consideration is moisture absorption \u2014 nylon absorbs 1\u20133% water at ambient humidity, causing dimensional change. For precision dimensional applications, this must be factored into fit calculations, or POM should be considered instead.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between PA6 and PA66?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">PA66 has a higher melting point (260\u00b0C vs 220\u00b0C for PA6), slightly higher stiffness and hardness, and better performance at elevated temperatures. PA6 has better impact resistance, is easier to process, and absorbs slightly more moisture. In CNC machining practice, both grades machine similarly \u2014 PA6 is more common in Europe and Asia, PA66 more common in North America. For high-temperature applications (above 100\u00b0C), PA66 is preferred. For impact-loaded structural parts, PA6 is often specified. The performance difference in most machined parts is modest.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What is MC Nylon (cast nylon) and how does it differ from extruded PA6\/PA66?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">MC Nylon (Monomer Cast Nylon, also called PA6-G or cast PA6) is produced by casting liquid caprolactam monomer directly into a mold. This produces a material with higher molecular weight, lower residual stress, and better mechanical properties than extruded nylon \u2014 tensile strength 85\u2013100 MPa vs 70\u201380 MPa for extruded PA6. Key advantages: significantly higher tensile and fatigue strength, very large section sizes available (up to 1,000 mm diameter), no centerline defects, and 2\u20133\u00d7 wear life vs extruded PA6. MC Nylon is the first choice for heavy-duty machined gears, crane wheels, pulleys, sheaves, and large wear pads.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What is glass-filled nylon (PA-GF) and when should it be specified?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Glass-filled nylon (PA6-GF or PA66-GF) is nylon reinforced with short glass fibers, typically 15\u201330% by weight. Glass reinforcement dramatically increases stiffness (flexural modulus from ~2,500 MPa to 6,000\u201312,000 MPa), tensile strength, creep resistance, and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. However, glass fibers reduce impact toughness and the material is significantly more abrasive to cutting tools \u2014 carbide tooling is required. Specify PA-GF when dimensional stability at temperature is critical, when higher stiffness than unfilled nylon is needed, or when creep under sustained load is a concern.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">How does nylon's moisture absorption affect machined part dimensions?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Nylon absorbs moisture from the environment (PA6: approximately 2.5% at 50% RH). This moisture causes the material to expand \u2014 a 100 mm dimension in dry nylon can grow by 0.3\u20130.8 mm when fully conditioned. Best practices: machine nylon at equilibrium moisture content for the intended service environment, or account for moisture expansion in bore and shaft clearance calculations, or specify POM\/Acetal if dimensional stability across humidity changes is critical. For large structural parts where exact dimensional fit is less critical, moisture absorption is managed by design clearance.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What tolerances can you hold on machined nylon parts?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Standard CNC tolerance for unfilled nylon (PA6, PA66, MC Nylon) is \u00b10.05\u20130.10 mm, with \u00b10.03\u20130.05 mm achievable on bore fits and shaft diameters when machined at equilibrium moisture conditions. Glass-filled nylon (PA-GF) holds slightly better tolerance due to reduced thermal expansion and moisture sensitivity \u2014 \u00b10.05 mm standard. Note that nylon parts machined in a dry state may expand by 0.2\u20130.5 mm on a 50 mm dimension when exposed to ambient humidity. Always specify the operating environment when ordering precision nylon parts.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">What are the main machining challenges specific to nylon?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">Key nylon machining challenges: (1) Moisture-induced dimensional instability \u2014 parts should be machined at or near service moisture content. (2) Heat generation \u2014 nylon has low thermal conductivity; air or mist cooling prevents thermal distortion. (3) Stringy chips \u2014 unfilled nylon produces long, stringy chips; chip-breaking geometries and peck cycles on deep bores are required. (4) Glass fiber tool wear in PA-GF \u2014 glass fibers are highly abrasive; carbide tooling with monitored tool life is mandatory. (5) Stress cracking in the presence of some cutting fluids \u2014 water-based coolants or air cooling is preferred.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nyfaq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n          <button class=\"nyfaq-q\" onclick=\"nylfaq(this)\" itemprop=\"name\">Can nylon parts be used in food contact or medical applications?<span class=\"nyfaq-icon\">+<\/span><\/button>\n          <div class=\"nyfaq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">PA6 and PA66 in natural (uncolored) grades are generally suitable for food contact under FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 and EU Regulation 10\/2011, subject to specific conditions. Always confirm with a certificate of compliance from the raw material supplier for regulated food contact applications. For medical device applications, medical-grade nylon with ISO 10993 biocompatibility documentation is available. 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