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The World’s Leading Manufacturer ofPlastic Stock Shapes.
Plastics increasingly replace traditional materials such as bronze, stainlesssteel, cast iron and ceramics. They are chosen for improved performance andcost reduction. Plastics can:
• Reduce Weight• Eliminate Corrosion• Improve Wear Performance in Unlubricated Conditions• Reduce Noise• Increase Part Life • Insulate & Isolate, Both Thermally and Electrically
Typical applications for engineering plastics range from semiconductor processing equipment components to heavy equipment wear parts, to food processing industry components. Machinable plastic stock shapes (sheet, rod, and tubular bar) are now available in more than 50 grades, spanning the performance/price range ofboth ferrous and non-ferrous metals to specialty ceramics. Plastics capable oflong term service up to 800°F (425°C), with short term exposures to 1,000°F(540°C) are now available. As the number of material options has increased, so has the difficulty of selecting the right material for a specific application.
Table of ContentsFabrication Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Machinability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Drilling Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Troubleshooting - Drilling . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Sawing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
End Milling / Slotting Guidelines. . . . . . 17-18
Face Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Troubleshooting - Turning & Boring. . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting - Cutting Off . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Annealing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Air Annealing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-30
Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32
Conversions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
The following guidelines are presented for thosemachinists not familiar with the machining characteristics of plastics. They are intended as guidelines only, and may not represent the most optimum conditions for all parts. The troubleshootingquick reference guides in this booklet should be usedto correct undesirable surface finishes or materialresponses during machining operations.All Quadrant materials are stress relieved to ensure thehighest degree of machinability and dimensional stability. However, the relative softness of plastics(compared to metals) generally results in greater difficulty maintaining tight tolerances during and aftermachining. A good rule of thumb for tolerances of plastic parts is +/- .001" per inch of dimension although tighter tolerances are possible with very stable, reinforced materials.
FABRICATION GUIDELINESPlease return to:
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Company:
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When machiningQuadrant stock shapes,remember...• Thermal expansion is up to 10 times greater
with plastics than metals
• Plastics lose heat more slowly than metals, soavoid localized overheating
• Softening (and melting) temperatures of plasticsare much lower than metals
• Plastics are much more elastic than metals
Because of these differences, you may wish toexperiment with fixtures, tool materials, angles,speeds and feed rates to obtain optimum results.
Getting Started• Positive tool geometries with ground peripheries
are recommended
• Carbide tooling with ground top surfaces is
suggested for optimum tool life and surface finish. Polycrystalline diamond tooling providesoptimum surface finish when machiningDuratron® PBI.
• Use adequate chip clearance to prevent
clogging
• Adequately support the material to restrict
deflection away from the cutting tool
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Coolants
Coolants are generally not required for mostmachining operations (not including drilling andparting off). However, for optimum surface finishes and close tolerances, non-aromatic,water soluble coolants are suggested. Spray mistsand pressurized air are very effective means ofcooling the cutting interface. General purposepetroleum based cutting fluids, although suitablefor many metals and plastics, may contribute tostress cracking of amorphous plastics such asQuadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU, Duratron®
U1000 PEI, and Quadrant PPSU.
Machining Tips
• Coolants are strongly suggested during drilling
operations, especially with notch sensitivematerials such as Ertalyte® PET-P, Duratron® PAI,Duratron® PBI and glass or carbon reinforced products.
• In addition to minimizing localized part heat-up,
coolants prolong tool life. Two (flood) coolantssuitable for most plastics are Trim E190 andTrim Sol LC SF (Master Chemical Corporation –Perrysburg, OH).
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ThreadingandTapping
Threading should bedone by single pointusing a carbide insertand taking four to five0.001" passes at theend. Coolant usage issuggested. For tapping,use the specified drillwith a two flute tap.Remember to keep thetap clean of chip build-up.Use of a coolant duringtapping is also suggested.
Milling
Sufficient fixturingallows fast table traveland high spindle speedswhen end milling plastics. When facemilling, use positivegeometry cutter bodies.
Sawing
Band sawing is versatilefor straight, continuouscurves or irregular cuts.Table saws are convenient for straightcuts and can be used tocut multiple thicknessesand thicker cross sections up to 4" withadequate horsepower.Saw blades should beselected based uponmaterial thickness andsurface finish desired.
5
Sawing Tips• Rip and combination blades with
a 0° tooth rake and 3° to 10°tooth set are best for generalsawing in order to reduce frictional heat.
• Hollow ground circular sawblades without set will yieldsmooth cuts up to 3/4" thickness.
• Tungsten carbide blades wearwell and provide optimum surface finishes.
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DrillingThe insulating characteristics of plastics require consideration duringdrilling operations, especially whenhole depths are greater than twice thediameter.Small diameter holes (1/32" to 1" diameter)
High speed steel twist drills are generally sufficient for small holes. Toimprove swarf removal, frequent pull-out (peck drilling) is suggested. A slowspiral (low helix) drill will allow for better swarf removal.Large diameter holes (1" diameterand larger)
A slow spiral (low helix) drill or generalpurpose drill bit ground to a 118° pointangle with 9° to 15° lip clearance isrecommended. The lip rake should beground (dubbed off) and the web thinned.
It is generally best to drill a pilot hole(maximum 1/2" diameter) using 600 to1,000 rpm and a positive feed of0.005" to 0.015" per revolution. Avoidhand feeding because of the drill grabbing which can result in microcracks forming. Secondarydrilling at 400 to 500 rpm at 0.008 to0.020" per revolution is required toexpand the hole to larger diameters. A two step process using both drillingand boring can be used on notch sensitive materials such as Ertalyte®
PET–P and glass reinforced materials.This minimizes heat build-up andreduces the risk of cracking.
1. Drill a 1" diameter hole using aninsert drill at 500 to 800 rpm with afeed rate of 0.005" to 0.015" perrevolution.
2. Bore the hole to final dimensionsusing a boring bar with carbideinsert with 0.015" to 0.030" radii at500 to 1,000 rpm and a feed rate of0.005 to 0.010" per revolution.
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Turning operations require insertswith positive geometries and groundperipheries. Ground peripheries and polished top surfaces generally reduce materialbuild-up on the insert, improving theattainable surface finish. A finegrained C-2 carbide is generallybest for turning operations.
Turning
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1Acetron® POM-H, Acetron® AF
1Acetron® AF Blend
1
Duratron® CU60 PBI
10Duratron® T4203 PAI
5Duratron® T4301 PAI
5Duratron® T4501 PAI
6Duratron® T4503 PAI
6Duratron® T4540 PAI
6Duratron® T5530 PAI
8Duratron® U1000 PEI & U2300 PEI
7
Ertalyte® PET-P
2Ertalyte® TX PET-P
2 Fluorosint® MT01
3Fluorosint® 500 PTFE
1Fluorosint® 207 PTFE
1Fluorosint® HPV
1
Ketron® 1000 PEEK
5Ketron® GF30 PEEK
7Ketron® CF30 PEEK
7Ketron® HPV PEEK
6
Nylatron® MC901 PA6 & MC907 PA6
1Nylatron® GS PA66 & GSM PA6
1Nylatron® GSM Blue PA6 & NSM PA6
2
Quadrant Nylon 101 PA66
1Quadrant PC 1000
2Quadrant PSU
3Quadrant PPSU
3
Techtron® CM PSBG PPS
5Techtron® PSBG PPS
5
Techtron® PPS
3Techtron® HPV PPS
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1410C
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7420
PEI
7420V
PEI
7480
PEEK
6490 HR
PEEK
6500 HR
PTFE
1520 HR
PAI
6CMP LL5
PET
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1Acetron® POM-H, Acetron® AF
1Acetron® AF Blend
1
Duratron® CU60 PBI
10Duratron® T4203 PAI
5Duratron® T4301 PAI
5Duratron® T4501 PAI
6Duratron® T4503 PAI
6Duratron® T4540 PAI
6Duratron® T5530 PAI
8Duratron® U1000 PEI & U2300 PEI
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Ertalyte® PET-P
2Ertalyte® TX PET-P
2 Fluorosint® MT01
3Fluorosint® 500 PTFE
1Fluorosint® 207 PTFE
1Fluorosint® HPV
1
Ketron® 1000 PEEK
5Ketron® GF30 PEEK
7Ketron® CF30 PEEK
7Ketron® HPV PEEK
6
Nylatron® MC901 PA6 & MC907 PA6
1Nylatron® GS PA66 & GSM PA6
1Nylatron® GSM Blue PA6 & NSM PA6
2
Quadrant Nylon 101 PA66
1Quadrant PC 1000
2Quadrant PSU
3Quadrant PPSU
3
Techtron® CM PSBG PPS
5Techtron® PSBG PPS
5
Techtron® PPS
3Techtron® HPV PPS
6
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1410C
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7420
PEI
7420V
PEI
7480
PEEK
6490 HR
PEEK
6500 HR
PTFE
1520 HR
PAI
6CMP LL5
PET
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PAI
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Drilling TipsSmaller diameter holes • High speed twist drills • Peck drill suggestedLarger diameter holes • Drill pilot hole • Use slow speed spiral drills or inserted drills
Drilling GuidelinesProteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU, Quadrant PPSU
and Duratron® PEI based materialsFluorosint® PTFE (1)
based materials
NominalHoleDiameter
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.002 - .005
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
1/2" or larger
.015 - .025
FeedIn./Rev.
Symalit®
PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE, Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM based materials
.002 - .005
.004 - .008
.008 - .012
Ketron® PEEK based materials
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
.007 to .015
.015 to .025
.020 to .050
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
.002 - .005
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
The recommended speed for drilling operations is 150 to 200 ft./min.
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Drilling TipsSmaller diameter holes • High speed twist drills • Peck drill suggestedLarger diameter holes • Drill pilot hole • Use slow speed spiral drills or inserted drills
Drilling GuidelinesProteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU, Quadrant PPSU
and Duratron® PEI based materialsFluorosint® PTFE (1)
based materials
NominalHoleDiameter
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.002 - .005
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
.007 - .015
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
1/2" or larger
.015 - .025
FeedIn./Rev.
Symalit®
PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE, Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM based materials
.002 - .005
.004 - .008
.008 - .012
Ketron® PEEK based materials
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
.007 to .015
.015 to .025
.020 to .050
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
.002 - .005
.015 - .025
.020 - .050
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
1/16" to 1/4"1/2" to 3/4"1" to >2"
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
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3.
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4.
Feed
rate
too
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1.
Dull
drill
2.
Too
muc
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3.
Poin
t ang
le to
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all
1.
Feed
too
heav
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indl
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too
slow
3.
Drill
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next
pie
ce to
o fa
r4.
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f too
l lea
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whi
ch d
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drill
5.
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too
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Dr
ill s
peed
too
heav
y at
sta
rt7.
Dr
ill n
ot m
ount
ed o
n ce
nter
8.
Drill
not
sha
rpen
ed c
orre
ctly
1.
Dull
cut-
off t
ool
2.
Drill
doe
s no
t pas
s co
mpl
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y
thro
ugh
piec
e
1.
Feed
too
light
of d
rill
2.
Spin
dle
spee
d to
o fa
st3.
In
suffi
cien
t lub
ricat
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from
coo
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Chip
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of
Surfa
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Chat
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Feed
Mar
ks o
rSp
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ines
on
Insi
de D
iam
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Com
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Cau
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Over
size
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Unde
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les
Hole
s No
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Wro
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2.
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dril
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1.
Feed
too
heav
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Cl
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too
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t3.
To
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(thi
n w
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1.
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eara
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2.
Feed
ligh
t3.
Dr
ill o
verh
ang
too
grea
t4.
To
o m
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(thi
n w
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1.
Feed
too
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ill n
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1.
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3.
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lear
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4.
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rate
too
heav
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t
1.
Dull
drill
2.
Too
muc
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eara
nce
3.
Poin
t ang
le to
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all
1.
Feed
too
heav
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too
slow
3.
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next
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ce to
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r4.
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t-of
f too
l lea
ves
nib,
whi
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efle
cts
drill
5.
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ill s
peed
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sta
rt7.
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ill n
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2.
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s no
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s co
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www.quadrantplastics.comSawing Guidelines
Proteus® PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM based materials
Ketron® PEEK based materials
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Tooth Form
MaterialThickness
PitchTeeth/In.
Band SpeedsFt./Min.
Precision Butress
10-14 6 3 3
2,500 2,000 1,5003,000
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
10-14 6 3 3
3,500 3,000 2,5004,000
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
4,300 3,500 3,0005,000
10-14 6 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
10-14 6 3 3
3,500 3,000 2,5004,000
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
3,500 3,000 2,5004,000
Precision Butress
10-14 6-8 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
2,5003,000
Precision
10-14 6-8
<.5" .5"-1.0"
1,5002,000
3 3
1.0"-3.0" >3.0"
Butress
4,300 3,500 3,0005,000
Precision Butress
10-14 6-8 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
4,300 3,500 3,0005,000
10-14 6-8 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
3,000 1,500
10 10
.375"-1.0" 1.0"-2.0"
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Proteus® PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM based materials
Ketron® PEEK based materials
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Tooth Form
MaterialThickness
PitchTeeth/In.
Band SpeedsFt./Min.
Precision Butress
10-14 6 3 3
2,500 2,000 1,5003,000
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
10-14 6 3 3
3,500 3,000 2,5004,000
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
4,300 3,500 3,0005,000
10-14 6 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
10-14 6 3 3
3,500 3,000 2,5004,000
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
3,500 3,000 2,5004,000
Precision Butress
10-14 6-8 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
2,5003,000
Precision
10-14 6-8
<.5" .5"-1.0"
1,5002,000
3 3
1.0"-3.0" >3.0"
Butress
4,300 3,500 3,0005,000
Precision Butress
10-14 6-8 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
4,300 3,500 3,0005,000
10-14 6-8 3 3
<.5" >3.0".5"-1.0" 1.0"-3.0"
Precision Butress
3,000 1,500
10 10
.375"-1.0" 1.0"-2.0"
16
Milling TipsClimb milling is recommended over conventional milling (See Diagram 1, Page 31)
End Milling / Slotting GuidelinesNylatron® and Acetron®
Polycarbonate (PC), Polysulfone (PSU)
Radel® (PPSU) & Ultem (PEI)
Depthof Cut
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
RecommendCarbide
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
0.015
270 - 450300 - 500
250 - 350
0.0020.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Tooth
Ketron®PEEK based materials
Ertalyte®PET based materials
Torlon® (PAI) based materials Celazole® PBITechtron®
PPS based materials
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
Fluorosint® PTFEbased materials
www.quadrantplastics.com
.015 - 0.25
End Milling/ Slotting Guidelines
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Depthof Cut
RecommendCarbide
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Min.
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.1500.060
500 - 750
0.0200.005
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.1500.060
500 - 700550 - 750
0.0100.005
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.035
500 - 800
0.006 - 0.035
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.015
250 - 350
0.002 - 0.006
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
Proteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POMbased materials
Ketron® PEEK based materials
17
Milling TipsClimb milling is recommended over conventional milling (See Diagram 1, Page 31)
End Milling / Slotting GuidelinesNylatron® and Acetron®
Polycarbonate (PC), Polysulfone (PSU)
Radel® (PPSU) & Ultem (PEI)
Depthof Cut
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
RecommendCarbide
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
0.015
270 - 450300 - 500
250 - 350
0.0020.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Tooth
Ketron®PEEK based materials
Ertalyte®PET based materials
Torlon® (PAI) based materials Celazole® PBITechtron®
PPS based materials
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
Fluorosint® PTFEbased materials
www.quadrantplastics.com
.015 - 0.25
End Milling/ Slotting Guidelines
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Depthof Cut
RecommendCarbide
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Min.
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.1500.060
500 - 750
0.0200.005
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.2500.050
270 - 450300 - 500
0.002, 0.003, 0.005,0.008, 0.001, 0.002, 0.004
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.1500.060
500 - 700550 - 750
0.0100.005
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.035
500 - 800
0.006 - 0.035
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
0.015
250 - 350
0.002 - 0.006
1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2",1/4", 1/2", 3/4"
Proteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POMbased materials
Ketron® PEEK based materials
18
www.quadrantplastics.comNOTES
Face Milling (C-2, Carbide Tool)
Depth of Cut 0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
0.015
1300 - 15001500 - 2000 250 - 350500 - 750
.002 - .006
0.035
500 - 800
.006 - .035 0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
500 - 700550 - 750
0.0200.005
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Tooth
Nylatron® and Acetron®
Ketron®
PEEK based materials
0.1500.060
0.0100.005
500 - 700550 - 750
0.1500.060
0.0100.005
Ertalyte®
PET based materials
Torlon® (PAI) based
materialsCelazole® PBI
Techtron®
PPS based materials
Polycarbonate (PC), Polysulfone (PSU)
Radel® (PPSU) & Ultem (PEI)
Fluorosint®
PTFE basedmaterials
Face Milling (C-2, Carbide Tool)
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Depthof Cut
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Min.
Proteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®
PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM
based materialsKetron® PEEK
based materials
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
0.0200.005
500 - 750
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
500 - 700550 - 750
0.1500.060
0.0100.005
0.035
500 - 800
.006 - .035
0.015
250 - 350
.002 - .006
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
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www.quadrantplastics.comNOTES
Face Milling (C-2, Carbide Tool)
Depth of Cut 0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
0.015
1300 - 15001500 - 2000 250 - 350500 - 750
.002 - .006
0.035
500 - 800
.006 - .035 0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
500 - 700550 - 750
0.0200.005
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Tooth
Nylatron® and Acetron®
Ketron®
PEEK based materials
0.1500.060
0.0100.005
500 - 700550 - 750
0.1500.060
0.0100.005
Ertalyte®
PET based materials
Torlon® (PAI) based
materialsCelazole® PBI
Techtron®
PPS based materials
Polycarbonate (PC), Polysulfone (PSU)
Radel® (PPSU) & Ultem (PEI)
Fluorosint®
PTFE basedmaterials
Face Milling (C-2, Carbide Tool)
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Depthof Cut
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Min.
Proteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®
PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBIbased materials
Techtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM
based materialsKetron® PEEK
based materials
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
0.1500.060
0.0200.005
500 - 750
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
500 - 700550 - 750
0.1500.060
0.0100.005
0.035
500 - 800
.006 - .035
0.015
250 - 350
.002 - .006
0.1500.060
1300 - 15001500 - 2000
0.0200.005
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Turning Guidelines (C-2, Carbide Tool)
www.quadrantplastics.comNOTESTurning Tips
Inserts with positive geometries and ground peripheries • Use Recommended Turning Tooling Geometry (See Diagram 2, page 32).
Nylatron®, Nylon (PA), Acetron®,Polycarbonate (PC), Polysulfone (PSU) and Ultem® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE basedmaterials
Depthof Cut
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut.150" deep cut.025" deep cut
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
500 - 600600 - 700
350 - 500500 - 600
600 - 1000600 - 700
.010 - .015
.004 - .007.010 - .015.003 - .008
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
350 - 500500 - 600
.010 - .015
.003 - .008
.010 - .016
.004 - .007
.025" deep cut
150 - 225
.002 - .006
SpeedFeet/Min.
Feed,In./Min.
Ketron® PEEK based materials
Ertalyte®PET based materials
Torlon® (PAI) based materials
Celazole® PBITechtron®PPS based materials
TurningTipsInserts with positive geometries and ground peripheries • Use Recommended Turning Tooling Geometry (See Diagram 2, page 32).
www.quadrantplastics.com
.015 - 0.25
Turning Guidelines (C-2, Carbide Tool)
(1) For Fluorosint® MT01 PTFE contact Quadrant’s Technical Service Team
Depthof Cut
Speed,Feet/Min.
Feed,In./Min.
Proteus PP, Quadrant PC 1000, Quadrant PSU,
Quadrant PPSU and Duratron® PEI based materials
Fluorosint® PTFE (1) based materials
Symalit®PVDF and ECTFE based materials
Ertalyte® PET-Pbased materials
Duratron® PAI and Duratron® PI based materials
Duratron® PBI
based materialsTechtron® PPS based materials
TIVAR® UHMW-PE,Nylatron® PA6, Acetron® POM based materials
Ketron® PEEK based materials
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
500 - 600600 - 700
.010 - .015
.004 - .007
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
600 - 1000600 - 700
.010 - .016
.004 - .007
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
350 - 500500 - 600
.010 - .015
.003 - .008
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
500 - 600600 - 700
.010 - .015
.004 - .007
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
100 - 300250 - 500
.010 - .020
.005 - .010
.025" deep cut
300 - 800
.004 - .025
.025" deep cut
150 - 225
.002 - .006
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
500 - 600600 - 700
.010 - .015
.004 - .007
.150" deep cut
.025" deep cut
500 - 600600 - 700
.010 - .015
.004 - .007
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ANNEALING :: POST MACHININGWhen should parts be annealed after machining to ensure optimum part performance?
Experience has shown us that very few machined plastic partsrequire annealing after machining to meet dimensional or performance requirements.All Quadrant stock shapes are annealed using a proprietary stressrelieving cycle to minimize any internal stresses that may resultfrom the manufacturing process. This assures you that the materialwill remain dimensionally stable during and after machining.Machined-in stress can reduce part performance and lead to premature part failure. To prevent machined-in stress, it is important to identify the causes.
Machined-in stress is created by:
• Using dull or improperly designed tooling
• Excessive heat – generated from
inappropriate speeds and feed rates
• Machining away large volumes of material –
usually from one side of the stock shape
To reduce the potential for machined-in stress,review the fabrication guidelines for the specificmaterial. Recognize that guidelines change asthe material type changes.
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Benefits of Post-Machining Annealing
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Improved Chemical Resistance
Polycarbonate, polysulfone, andDuratron® PEI, like many amorphous(transparent) plastics may be annealedto minimize stress crazing. Duratron® PAIalso benefits from post machiningannealing. Annealing finished partsbecomes more important as machiningvolume increases. Annealing aftermachining reduces “machined-in”stresses that can contribute to prema-ture failure.
Better Flatness and Tighter Tolerance Capability
Extremely close–tolerance parts requiring precision flatness and non-symmetrical contour sometimes requireintermediate annealing between machining operations. Improved flatness can be attained by roughmachining, annealing and finish machining with a very light cut.Balanced machining on both sides ofthe shape centerline can also help prevent warpage.
Improved Wear Resistance
Extruded or injection molded Duratron® PAI parts that require highPV’s or the lowest possible wear factor benefit from an additional cureafter machining. This curing process optimizes the wear properties. Only Duratron® PAI benefits from such a cycle.
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Tips to Succeed • Ensure parts are fixtured to desired shape or flatness. • Do not unfixture until parts have completed entire cycle and are cool to the touch. • Do not take short-cuts.
Post Machining Air Annealing GuidelinesMaterial
Type 6 Nylons
Type 6/6 Nylons
Ertalyte® PET-P
Acetron® GP POM-C
Acetron® POM-H
Quadrant PC 1000
Quadrant PSU
4 hours to 300˚ F
4 hours to 350˚ F
4 hours to 350˚ F
4 hours to 310˚ F
4 hours to 320˚ F
4 hours to 275˚ F
4 hours to 330˚ F
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
Oil or Nitrogen
Oil or Nitrogen
Oil or Nitrogen
Nitrogen or Air
Nitrogen or Air
Air
Air
Heat Up Hold Cool Down Environment
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Tips to Succeed • Ensure parts are fixtured to desired shape or flatness. • Do not unfixture until parts have completed entire cycle and are cool to the touch. • Do not take short-cuts.
Post Machining Air Annealing GuidelinesMaterial
Type 6 Nylons
Type 6/6 Nylons
Ertalyte® PET-P
Acetron® GP POM-C
Acetron® POM-H
Quadrant PC 1000
Quadrant PSU
4 hours to 300˚ F
4 hours to 350˚ F
4 hours to 350˚ F
4 hours to 310˚ F
4 hours to 320˚ F
4 hours to 275˚ F
4 hours to 330˚ F
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
Oil or Nitrogen
Oil or Nitrogen
Oil or Nitrogen
Nitrogen or Air
Nitrogen or Air
Air
Air
Heat Up Hold Cool Down Environment
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Finish machining of critical dimensions should be performed after annealing.
Important: Annealing cycles have been generalized toapply to a majority of machined parts. Changes in heatup and hold time may be possible if cross sections arethin. Parts should be fixtured during annealing to prevent distortion.
www.quadrantplastics.comNOTESTips to Succeed
• Ensure parts are fixtured to desired shape or flatness. • Do not unfixture until parts have completed entire cycle and are cool to the touch. • Do not take short-cuts.
Post Machining Air Annealing Guidelines cont’d.Material
Quadrant PPSUDuratron® PEI
Duratron® PAI
Duratron® PI
Techtron® PPS
Ketron® PEEK
4 hours to 390˚ F
4 hours to 350˚ F
4 hours to 300˚ F4 hours to 375˚ F4 hours to 300˚ F4 hours to 420˚ F4 hours to 470˚ F4 hours to 500˚ F4 hours to 300˚ F4 hours to 450˚ F4 hours to 600˚ F
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness60 minutes per 1/4” thickness60 minutes per 1/4” thickness
60 minutes per 1/4” thickness60 minutes per 1/4” thickness
1 day1 day1 day
3 to 10 days
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
Nitrogen or Air
Air
Air
Air
Air
Heat Up Hold Cool Down Environment
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• Ensure parts are fixtured to desired shape or flatness. • Do not unfixture until parts have completed entire cycle and are cool to the touch. • Do not take short-cuts.
Post Machining Air Annealing Guidelines cont’d.Material
Quadrant PPSUDuratron® PEI
Duratron® PAI
Duratron® PI
Techtron® PPS
Ketron® PEEK
4 hours to 390˚ F
4 hours to 350˚ F
4 hours to 300˚ F4 hours to 375˚ F4 hours to 300˚ F4 hours to 420˚ F4 hours to 470˚ F4 hours to 500˚ F4 hours to 300˚ F4 hours to 450˚ F4 hours to 600˚ F
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness
30 minutes per 1/4” thickness60 minutes per 1/4” thickness60 minutes per 1/4” thickness
60 minutes per 1/4” thickness60 minutes per 1/4” thickness
1 day1 day1 day
3 to 10 days
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
50˚ F per hour
Nitrogen or Air
Air
Air
Air
Air
Heat Up Hold Cool Down Environment
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Finish machining of critical dimensions should be performed after annealing.
Important: Annealing cycles have been generalized toapply to a majority of machined parts. Changes in heatup and hold time may be possible if cross sections arethin. Parts should be fixtured during annealing to prevent distortion.
CUTTERROTATION
TABLE FEED
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437
.359
3.3
75.3
906
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2.4
218
.437
5.4
531
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7.4
843
.500
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6.5
312
.546
8.5
625
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1 5
937
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3.6
25.6
406
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2.6
781
.687
5.7
031
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6.7
812
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8.8
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437
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3.8
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7/64 1/8
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5/32
11/6
43/
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15/6
41/
417
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9/32
19/6
45/
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11/3
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3/8
25/6
413
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15/3
231
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1/2
33/6
417
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419
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23/3
247
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425
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51/6
413
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53/6
427
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55/6
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857
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29/3
259
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15/1
661
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31/3
263
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396
0.
793
1.
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1.
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984
2.
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2.
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3.
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3.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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6.
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540
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8.
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9.
525
9.
921
10.
318
10.
715
11.
112
11.
509
11.
906
12.
303
12.
700
13.
096
13.
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13.
890
14.
287
14.6
84 1
5.08
1 1
5.47
8 1
5.87
5 1
6.27
1 1
6.66
8 1
7.06
5 1
7.46
2 1
7.85
9 1
8.25
6 1
8.65
3 1
9.05
0 1
9.44
6 1
9.84
3 2
0.24
0 2
0.63
7 2
1.03
4 2
1.43
1 2
1.82
8 2
2.22
5 2
2.62
1 2
3.01
8 2
3.41
5 2
3.81
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3.1
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2.1
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5.2
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6.2
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1.3
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3.3
75.3
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2.4
218
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5.4
531
.468
7.4
843
.500
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6.5
312
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8.5
625
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1 5
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3.6
25.6
406
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2.6
781
.687
5.7
031
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7.7
343
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6.7
812
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8.8
125
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1.8
437
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3.8
75.8
906
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2.9
218
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5.9
531
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843
1.00
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1/32
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5/64
3/32
7/64 1/8
9/64
5/32
11/6
43/
1613
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7/32
15/6
41/
417
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9/32
19/6
45/
1621
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11/3
223
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3/8
25/6
413
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27/6
47/
1629
/64
15/3
231
/64
1/2
33/6
417
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35/6
49/
16
37/6
419
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39/6
45/
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243
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11/1
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23/3
247
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3/4
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425
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51/6
413
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53/6
427
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55/6
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15/1
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396
0.
793
1.
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1.
587
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2.
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2.
778
3.
175
3.
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159
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556
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350
6.
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7.
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7.
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8.
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9.
525
9.
921
10.
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906
12.
303
12.
700
13.
096
13.
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13.
890
14.
287
14.6
84 1
5.08
1 1
5.47
8 1
5.87
5 1
6.27
1 1
6.66
8 1
7.06
5 1
7.46
2 1
7.85
9 1
8.25
6 1
8.65
3 1
9.05
0 1
9.44
6 1
9.84
3 2
0.24
0 2
0.63
7 2
1.03
4 2
1.43
1 2
1.82
8 2
2.22
5 2
2.62
1 2
3.01
8 2
3.41
5 2
3.81
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Thermoplastics& ThermosetsPlastics are commonly described asbeing either a thermoplastic(meltable) or a thermoset (nonmeltable). Thermoset materials suchas phenolic and epoxy were developed as early as 1900 andwere some of the earliest “high volume” plastics. Both thermoplasticand thermoset stock shapes areavailable for machined parts,although thermoplastic stock shapesare much more commonly usedtoday. Their ease of fabrication, self-lubricating characteristics, andbroad size and shape availabilitymake thermoplastics ideal for bearing and wear parts as well asstructural components.