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CNC machining in PTFE (Teflon)

Low friction, chemical and thermal resistant. PTFE is an engineering thermoplastic with excellent chemical and thermal resistance and the lowest coefficient of friction of any know solid.

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Description

Applications

CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.

Strengths

Excellent mechanical properties,High accuracy & repeatabillity

Weaknesses

Greater geometry restrictions than 3D printing

Characteristics

Price
Lead Time

< 10 days

Wall Thickness

0.75 mm

Tolerances

±0.125mm (±0.005″)

Max part size

200 x 80 x 100 cm

Available material grades

PTFE

Teflon (CNC) - PTFE - has excellent thermal and chemical resistance and outstanding frictional and electrical properties.

PTFE (Teflon) FAQs

  • Can PTFE be machined?

    Yes, PTFE (commonly known as Teflon) is a very slippery plastic, which makes it a good material for machining low-friction parts such as bearings. PTFE resists high temperatures and chemicals/solvents making it an excellent insulator.
  • Is ptfe rubber or plastic?

    Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a thermoplastic.
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of PTFE?

    The advantages of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) include:

    Low friction
    Self-cleaning
    Durability
    Effective across a wide range of temperatures
    Non-flammable
    Corrosive resistant
    High electrical resistance
    The disadvantages of PTFE include:

    Price
    Difficult to mass produce
    Can change shape under pressure
    Unweldable
    Cannot withstand extremely high temperatures and melts at 326C
  • What is PTFE used for?

    PTFE applications range from non-stick coating in kitchen cookware to high-tech medical and hospital uses including implants, surgical instruments and test equipment.
    PTFE is highly heat resistant and resists friction against solids, which enables PTFE to be used as a component of gears, gaskets, side plates and bearings. It’s also used to make containers and pipes because it is anti-corrosive, and non-reactive. PTFE also has good electric insulation properties and is used in insulating cables and connector assemblies. This makes it ideal for coaxial cable, printed circuit boards and hookup wire.
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