Compare and contrast Acetal Copolymer and Dupont Delrin in Round rods or sheets and plate
Delrin is the best plastic for turning on a machine lathe. It’s easy to turn, although it does require reduced speeds. I’ve used this material to make Scottish small pipes chanters. I have purchased numerous items from iPlastic . The smaller pieces always ship quickly and everything was well packed. I have never had an issue with an order. Between the Delrin and Acetal rods, both materials are incredibly tough and easily machinable, as they have very comparable physical properties. They appear similar, but for practical use there are some differences that can make one preferable than the other. It also depends on your application. As with all plastic materials, be sure to check the typical properties data sheet for the desired properties you may need for your application. Our Acetal Sheet is definitely our primary material for machining,giving an nice finish both on manual and CNC Machines. Its got a very low moisture absorption making it the preferred grade for food contact and where ...