Comparing Copolymer Acetal and Dupont Delrin Homopolymer in Sheet or Plate and Round Rod
Homopolymer Acetal or Delrin is a great plastic for turning on a machine lathe. It’s very easy to turn, however it requires slow speeds. I use this plastic to make Scottish small pipes chanters. I have purchased numerous items from Industrial Plastic . Smaller pieces always ship quickly and everything has been well packed. I have never had an issue with an order. Between the Delrin and Acetal rods, both materials are exceptionally durable and easily machinable, and they have comparable physical properties. They do 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 any plastic materials, make sure to check the typical properties data sheet for the appropriate properties you may need for your application. Our Acetal Sheet is definitely our best material for machining,giving an excellent finish both on manual and CNC Machines. Its got a very low moisture absorption making it the usual