Polyoxymethylene (POM)
ACETAL
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OFFERED
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CNC CUTTING
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Laser Cutting up to ⅛” thick
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CNC Cutting
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Waterjet Cutting
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Countersinking
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Tapping
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LASER CUTTING
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FIBER LASER MARKING
CHARACTERISTICS
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A polyoxymethylene (POM) polymer based plastic comparable to delrin that has high chemical resistance against many different types of acids, alkalis, organic solvents, and industrial oils
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Dimensionally stable and creep resistant
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Abrasion resistant
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Low friction tolerance
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Easy to machine
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High Electrical resistivity
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Weather resistant
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Has an almost matte light finish (dull shine)
DISADVANTAGES
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Does not bond well due to its chemical resistance
PRODUCT AND INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
MARINE PARTS
nozzles, tanks, food processing equipment,
wear pads
ELECTRONICS
insulators, bobbins, connectors
AUTOMATION
door locks, knobs, indicators
Music; guitar picks, mouthpieces, flutes, bagpipes.