Ultem Machined Parts

Ultem is a popular high strength plastic resin, ideal for parts that require strength and excellent thermal and dielectric properties. It has an extremely high resistance to heat and moisture and can withstand multiple cycles in hot water or steam. Ultem also has one of the highest dielectric strengths of any thermoplastic, making it suitable for applications in the aerospace and electronics industries.

Ultem has a machining cost factor of 0.7 when compared to steel 12L14/

Industries & Applications

  • Electrical hardware
  • Seals
  • Pump and valve components
  • Aircraft components

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
One of the highest dielectric strengths of any thermoplastic
ULTEM
Aerospace and electronics components
+.002-000 16.5 .7

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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