{"id":369,"date":"2026-01-21T10:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/?post_type=material&#038;p=369"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:10:53","slug":"nylon-pa","status":"publish","type":"material","link":"https:\/\/www.jccncmachining.com\/de\/materials\/nylon-pa\/","title":{"rendered":"Nylon (PA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Section 5: Available Material Types --><\/p>\n<div class=\"available-material-types\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Available Nylon (PA) Grades<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Grade<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Common Name<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Key Characteristics<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">Typical Applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nylon 6 (PA6)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cast Nylon<\/td>\n<td>Excellent toughness, impact resistance, and surface finish. Slightly higher water absorption than PA66.<\/td>\n<td>Large gears, wear pads, sheaves, rollers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nylon 6\/6 (PA66)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Extruded Nylon<\/td>\n<td>Higher mechanical strength, stiffness, and heat resistance than PA6. The most common grade for machining.<\/td>\n<td>Automotive parts, electrical insulators, high-load bearings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Glass-Filled Nylon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>PA66 GF30<\/td>\n<td>Reinforced with 30% glass fibers. significantly stiffer and stronger. Lower moisture absorption but abrasive to tools.<\/td>\n<td>Structural housings, power tool casings, pump impellers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nylon 12 (PA12)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Low Moisture Nylon<\/td>\n<td>Lowest moisture absorption of any nylon. Excellent dimensional stability and chemical resistance.<\/td>\n<td>Fuel lines, precision gears, hydraulic seals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 6: Machining Capabilities --><\/p>\n<div class=\"machining-capabilities\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Nylon Machining Capabilities<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left; width: 25%;\">Capability<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; width: 45%;\">Technical Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; width: 30%;\">Jucheng Advantage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gear Hobbing &amp; Milling<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Machining precision plastic gears with optimized tooth profiles for noise reduction.<\/td>\n<td>We produce silent-running nylon gears that outlast metal in low-lubrication environments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Moisture Conditioning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Managing the moisture content of Nylon parts pre- and post-machining.<\/td>\n<td>Ensures that the final dimensions delivered to the customer account for environmental expansion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>High-Speed Turning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Turning bushings, washers, and spacers with rapid cycle times.<\/td>\n<td>Our automated bar-feeders allow for cost-effective mass production of nylon hardware.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Deep Hole Drilling<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Drilling deep bores in nylon without melting the material due to friction.<\/td>\n<td>We use specialized peck cycles and through-tool coolant to keep the material cool and chips evacuating.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 7: Fabrication Guidelines --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fabrication-guidelines\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Fabrication Guidelines for Nylon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Moisture Management:<\/strong><br \/>\nNylon absorbs water (hygroscopic), which causes it to swell. We recommend machining dry stock and accounting for approx. 2-3% growth in humid environments during the design phase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coolant Strategy:<\/strong><br \/>\nNylon has a relatively low melting point compared to high-performance plastics. Sharp tools and abundant coolant are essential to prevent the material from melting and gumming up the cutter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tooling:<\/strong><br \/>\nVery sharp, positive rake HSS or Carbide tools are best. Dull tools will generate excess heat, causing the nylon to smear and leaving a poor surface finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deburring:<\/strong><br \/>\nNylon can be difficult to deburr because burrs tend to fold over rather than break off. We use specialized cryogenic deburring or manual trimming to ensure clean edges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Section 8: Application Scenarios --><\/p>\n<div class=\"application-scenarios\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Primary Application Industries<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Automobilindustrie<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Key Parts:<\/em> Air intake manifolds, engine covers, oil pans, bushings.<br \/>\n<em>Why Nylon:<\/em> Withstands high temperatures and oil exposure while significantly reducing vehicle weight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industrial Machinery<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Key Parts:<\/em> Conveyor rollers, wear pads, pulleys, gears.<br \/>\n<em>Why Nylon:<\/em> High wear resistance and self-lubricating properties reduce maintenance downtime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electrical &amp; Electronics<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Key Parts:<\/em> Coil bobbins, cable ties, insulating washers, connector housings.<br \/>\n<em>Why Nylon:<\/em> Good dielectric strength and toughness make it ideal for protecting electrical components.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Konsumg\u00fcter<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Key Parts:<\/em> Power tool housings, sports equipment bindings, furniture casters.<br \/>\n<em>Why Nylon:<\/em> Impact resistance ensures durability against drops and heavy usage.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Available Nylon (PA) Grades Grade Common Name Key Characteristics Typical Applications Nylon 6 (PA6) Cast Nylon Excellent toughness, impact resistance, and surface finish. Slightly higher water absorption than PA66. Large gears, wear pads, sheaves, rollers. Nylon 6\/6 (PA66) Extruded Nylon Higher mechanical strength, stiffness, and heat resistance than PA6. The most common grade for machining. 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