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On-demand nylon machining services that we offer have some key features, like:

  • Complex geometric features and tight tolerance precision machining.
  • Knowledge of several nylon grades, including Nylon 6, 66, glass-filled, and cast.
  • Wear-resistant, low-friction parts for moving or load-bearing applications.
  • One roof prototypes to full-scale production.

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    TOPS Precision provides you with high-accuracy CNC machine-machined services. We provide custom-machined Nylon parts with unmatched consistency, whether you need functional prototypes, low-volume batches, or full-blown production runs. Our material expertise and advanced machining capabilities enable us to assist clients from all industries to create strong, lightweight, and durable plastic solutions.

    What is Nylon Machining

    What is Nylon Machining?

    A subtractive manufacturing process called nylon machining involves machine tools such as routers, mills, and lathes, which cut away unnecessary material from solid nylon workpieces to produce custom nylon components. Because it has low friction, high toughness, and resiliency, this thermoplastic material is great for CNC milling and turning.

    Nylon is not like a metal in that special machining parameters must be used to avoid warping and to produce a high surface finish. Various nylon grades find tight tolerances, repeatability, and versatility in CNC machining.

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      How Nylon Machining Works?

      First, a CAD design is machine-coded (G code) to guide the CNC hardware. Because Nylon is relatively soft and flexible, it needs/requires:

      Deformation-free sharp cutting tools

      • To reduce heat generation, they used controlled spindle speeds.
      • Depending on the grade, we use coolant, or the process is dry machining.
      • Passes finish free of burrs to give smooth surfaces.
      • Advanced 3- and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes use precision cuts without sacrificing the material’s structural integrity, which TOPS Precision offers.

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        How Nylon Machining Works

        Material Properties of Nylon

        Nylon is a high-performance engineering plastic characterized by its strength, durability, and versatility in machining applications. Low friction, good chemical resistance, excellent mechanical and thermal properties, and its robustness make it suitable for a wide range of demanding industrial uses. Nylon is a very suitable material for precision CNC machining due to the following key material characteristics:

        Property of Nylon

        Standard Values

        Density

        Upto 1.14 g/cm³

        Tensile Strength

        ~76 MPa (Nylon 66)

        Melting Point

        ~255°C

        Coefficient of Friction

        Low (~0.25 – 0.35)

        Moisture Absorption

        Moderate (affects dimension over time)

        Impact Resistance

        High

        Chemical Resistance

        Good (resists oils, greases, solvents)

        Operating Temp Range

        -40°C to 100°C (varies by grade)

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          Nylon Machined Parts Finishing Options

          At TOPS Precision, we know that with nylon components, both function and form count. That’s why we supply a range of surface finishing options that will meet your particular requirements:

          Nylon Machined Parts Finishing Options

          Standard Machined Finish

          This is the default resulting surface from precision CNC tooling. A clean and consistent finish suitable for most industrial and mechanical applications is provided.

          Polished Finish

          Polishing techniques are employed to reduce surface roughness or make the surface smoother for applications where aesthetics or surface smoothness are important.

          Deburring and Chamfering

          Each machined part is deburred to remove sharp edges and residual tooling marks. In addition, chamfering is applied as required to make for safer handling and easier assembly. 

          Painting or Coating

          Subject to your end-use and performance needs, paint and coating can be provided upon request. Because these can enhance the chemical resistance, color uniformity, or the branding appearance.

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            Nylon Grades We Work With

            At TOPS Precision, we machine different nylon grades for specific mechanical, thermal, and environmental demands. The benefits vary at each grade, based on your application’s load, wear, moisture, and chemical exposure conditions.

            Nylon Grade

            Key Features

            Common Applications

            Nylon 6

            Tough, impact-resistant, good wear properties

            Bushings, gears, wear pads

            Nylon 6/6 (66)

            Higher strength and stiffness, lower moisture absorption

            Structural components, industrial parts

            Glass-Filled Nylon

            Reinforced for added stiffness, dimensional stability

            Load-bearing parts, housings, and  mechanical frames

            MoS2-Filled Nylon

            Improved wear resistance, low friction, and self-lubricating

            Bearings, thrust washers, sliding surfaces

            Cast Nylon

            Larger sizes, low internal stress, and excellent wear resistance

            Rollers, pulleys, and heavy-duty industrial parts

            FDA-Approved Nylon

            Safe for food contact, white or natural color

            Food processing equipment, conveyor components

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              Nylon Machining—Cost Saving Design Tips

              Nylon Machining—Cost Saving Design Tips

              Nylon is easy to machine because it’s a fairly inexpensive material, however, clever designing can cut your manufacturing costs significantly. So here are some proven ways to save:

              Avoid Unnecessary Tight Tolerances

              If you hold very tight tolerances, you will be eating up a lot of time and cost with machining. Whenever possible, use standard tolerances, unless your design needs a tighter tolerance for function.

              Minimize Deep Pockets

              In addition, longer cutting tools are needed along with more machine passes, which increases cycle time and the chance of tool deflection. Helping this is reducing pocket depth or using stepped designs.

              Standardize Features

              It takes fewer tool changes because it utilizes standardized hole sizes, thread types, and features, speeding up the process and also being more efficient at the same time.

              Limit Part Setups

              The fewer that a part has to be repositioned in the machine, the less time and labor are involved. Reducing costs means designing parts that can be finished in one or two setups.

              Select the Right Nylon Grade

              In addition, each nylon variant provides additional strength, chemical compatibility, or resistance to wear. The right grade choice steers between an overingenious and unnecessary expense.

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                Industries We Serve

                As a local machine shop, we make nylon parts for a variety of industries such as:

                 

                • Bushings, brackets, and gear components in automotive
                • Non-metallic, biocompatible parts for Medical Devices.
                • Insulating enclosures and mounts – electronics
                • Wear pads, slides, and rollers for Industrial Machinery
                • Bags, parts, and tubing | FDA Grade Nylon Parts for food processing equipment
                • Low-friction, lightweight mechanical parts for Robotics and Automation

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                  Industries We Serve

                  Benefits of Nylon Machining

                  Here are some of its benefits:

                  Excellent Machinability

                  Nylon can easily be machined on conventional CNC equipment. With minimum tool wear, it cuts cleanly in little time.

                  Lightweight Yet Strong

                  Though light, nylon delivers high tensile strength, able to be reliable for structural and load-bearing applications.

                  Low Friction & Self-Lubricating

                  Nylon’s low coefficient of friction makes it an ideal choice for parts such as gears, bushings, and sliders where smooth motion is critical.

                  Noise Dampening & Vibration Absorption

                  Because of its inherent flexibility and damping properties, it is used to decrease noise and vibration in mechanical systems.

                  Chemical & Abrasion Resistance

                  Nylon resists oils, fuels, greases, and many solvents and thus is durable in demanding surroundings and industrial applications.

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                    Challenges of Nylon Machining

                    • Moisture Absorption – Will impact part dimensions over time.
                    • Risk of thermal deformation without proper cooling – heat sensitivity.
                    • Internal stresses may lead to distortion, a condition known as potential warping; annealing may help.
                    • Less stable than metals under long-term load – dimensional stability.
                    • Finish limitations: The Finish must be polished or coated for fine aesthetics.

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                      Why Choose TOPS Precision?

                      Material Expertise: Machining and post-processing of nylon types is a known behavior.

                      Tight Tolerance Machining: We can achieve high dimensional accuracy and repeatability on our CNC capabilities.

                      Fast Turnarounds: We deliver the part quickly, including prototypes to high-volume production.

                      Industry-Ready Quality: All parts are inspected to industry/client specifications

                      Collaborative Engineering: We also include design-for-manufacturing support with our team to achieve better outcomes and reduce costs.

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                        FAQs About ABS CNC Machining

                        Nylon has moderate heat resistance. Nylon 66 or glass-filled nylon is a good choice for higher temperature requirements.

                        We routinely achieve +/- .005″ or better in tolerancing on nylon parts. It also includes the right tooling and setup,

                        Absolutely. We service one of prototypes, small batches, and high volume runs.

                        We can provide you with machined, polished, deburred, and coated finishes.

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