Engineering plastics are high-performance materials designed to offer superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties compared to standard commodity plastics. These durable thermoplastics, like ABS, polycarbonate, nylon, PEEK, and PTFE, are ideal for precision CNC machining applications where strength, wear resistance, and stability are essential.
Absolutely. Many engineering-grade plastics (like acetal, nylon, polycarbonate) can be machined to tight tolerances and complex geometries, with clean finishes—making them suitable for precision components .
In many cases they do. Engineering plastics can match or exceed metal performance in strength-to-weight ratio, offer built-in self-lubrication, reduce noise, and lower part weight—making them excellent metal alternatives in load-bearing applications
Engineering plastics are widely used in medical devices, scientific instruments, food processing equipment, aerospace components, and electronic housings. They’re chosen for their balance of strength, lightweight properties, and chemical resistance.