How to compare Dupont Delrin and Acetal Copolymer in Round rods or sheets and plate
Homopolymer Acetal or Delrin is a great plastic for turning on a lathe lathe. It’s simple to turn, however it does require slow speeds. I use this stuff to make Scottish small pipes chanters. I have ordered countless items from iPlastic . The 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 quite tough and easily machinable, as they have comparable physical properties. They look the same, but for practical uses there are a few differences that may make one preferable than the other. It also depends heavily 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,as it gives an nice finish both on manual and CNC Machines. It has a very low moisture absorption making it the ideal grade for food co...