PVC

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a low-cost plastic, ideal for parts that require strength while remaining lightweight. It is highly machinable to close tolerances and has excellent corrosion, flame, and water resistance. PVC also has high strength, impact resistance, and toughness.

PVC has a machining cost factor of 1.1 when compared to steel 12L14.

Industries & Applications

  • Insulators
  • Fittings
  • Pipe and valve components
  • Bushings

Plastics Gallery

Plastic Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Plastics
Low cost, lightweight plastic
PVC
Insulators, fittings, bushings, pump and valve components
Ground
+/-.003
32.8 6

Common Material Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Steel
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
12L14
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other bar stock
Cold drawn
0
1 1
Stainless Steel
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
303
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
Cold finished
+/- .002
1.9 2.7
Brass
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
C35300
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
+0015 3.5 .07
Aluminum
Designed for machining
2011
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
Cold finish
+/-.0015
3.8 .6
Titanium
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
Ti-6Al-4VEli
Medical implants
Ground & polished
+/-.002
30.2 6

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