Nylon is one of the most popular engineering plastics due to its mechanical properties. This plastic is fast replacing CNC machining materials such as iron, copper, and steel in several industrial applications. It is a stronger material and can withstand temperature extremes, and is cost-efficient than several plastic variants.
Material Properties of Nylon
Nylon is a synthetic polymer, which is made of polyamides. This polymer possesses immense durability and strength, which makes them popular over several other commercial plastics. The following properties of this material make them immensely popular.
Nylon variants have high mechanical strength and toughness.
It exhibits good machinability and wear resistance.
It offers excellent fatigue resistance, which makes it an ideal choice for challenging applications.
The material exhibits good resistance to harmful energy radiation.
Nylon possesses excellent wear resistance and sliding properties
Features of Brogan & Patrick’s Nylon Machining Services
At the core, quality is the hallmark of our nylon machining services. Over the years, we have invested in technologies and people who help us fulfill our commitment of delivering quality products at the fastest turnaround times. The following capabilities that we have acquired over the years have helped us immensely.
We use CAD/CAM for tooling as well as manufacturing program design. This enables us to reduce design and manufacturing errors.
All nylon machining services are performed at our well-equipped, ISO 9001:2015 certified CNC machine facility at Elkhorn, WI.
We perform complete precision CNC plastic machining services including CNC turning, CNC milling, and cryogenic deburring at our facility.
We also provide a wide range of secondary finishing services such as polishing, edge finishing, and so on.
Our plastic engineers combine their vast expertise with advanced CNC machining techniques to create complex 2D and 3D shapes.
We can provide machined parts in small to mid-sized production runs.
We can deliver parts with precision tolerances up to +/-0.005′.
All parts are stringently tested for defects and errors before leaving our facility. This has tremendously helped us assure accuracy and reduce product recalls.
Nylon Grades We Work With
At Brogan & Patrick, we provide nylon machined parts developed from the following nylon grades:
Nylon 6 (PA6): This polymer was developed by IG Farben, and is known as polycaprolactam. Made of one monomer with six carbon atoms, this synthetic polymer assures low mold shrinkage, low heat deflection temperature, and can withstand high stress and impact. It is easy to color and stands out due to its lustrous finish. The best thing about this polymer is – it can be processed at low temperatures with minimal defects.
Nylon 66 (PA66): It is variously referred to as nylon 6-6, nylon 6/6, and nylon 6, 6. It is made of two monomers containing 6 carbon atoms.
3. At Brogan & Patrick, we take pride in our role
as leaders in the evolution of nylon within
the CNC machining landscape, offering
solutions that redefine industry standards.
WHY NYLON MACHINING?
Brogan & Patrick Manufacturing, Inc. stands at the
forefront of nylon machining services, boasting a
distinguished legacy in the field. With an extensive
background in plastic machining, particularly
specializing in nylon
Nylon, revered for its exceptional mechanical
properties, has emerged as a cornerstone in the realm
of engineering plastics
4. High Mechanical
Strength and
Toughness
PROPERTIES OF NYLON
Good Machinability and
Wear Resistance
Excellent Fatigue
Resistance and Radiation
Resistance
Superior Wear
Resistance and
Sliding Properties
5. PRECISION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Utilization of CAD/CAM for Tooling and
Program Design
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified CNC Machine
Facility at Elkhorn, WI
• Complete CNC Plastic Machining
Services (Turning, Milling, Deburring)
• Secondary Finishing Services (Polishing,
Edge Finishing)
• Expertise in Creating Complex 2D and
3D Shapes
6. Made of one
monomer with six
carbon atoms,
Processed at low
temperatures with
minimal defects.
PA6 PA
66
PA12
It is made of two
monomers containing
6 carbon atoms.
offers the lowest
permeability to
mineral oils, gasoline,
NYLON 66
These grade have high
tensile strength,
hardness, as well as
abrasion resistance. It
is chemical resistant,
and can withstand
stress cracking.
NYLON 12
NYLON 6
GLASS REINFORCED
GRADES
These grades assure
better stiffness,
great tensile
strength, and great
material harness
than standard nylon
grades.
GR
NYLON GRADES
7. INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
ELECTRONICS
CONSTRUCTION
PACKAGING
Our precision nylon machined parts are widely used in the following industries:
Seals
Rollers
Bushings
Bearings
Bushings
Wear Parts
Rollers
Nuts
Washers
Gears
AUTOMOTIVE
Rollers
Gears
8. About us
• Over 30 years of expertise in plastics and metals machining.
• Proudly ISO certified to better serve our customers.
• Core services: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, CNC Screw Machining.
• Complete range of metal and plastic design and manufacturing services.
• Skilled machinists with extensive knowledge of 70+ materials.
• Serving diverse industries: Marine, Lighting, Medical, Aerospace,
Architecture, Life Sciences, Fluid Handling, Water Treatment.
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BROGAN & PATRICK MFG.CORP.
515 E. Centralia St.
Elkhorn, WI 53121
CONTACT US
PHONE: 262-723-6909
FAX: 262-723-7696
SALES@BROGAN-PATRICK.COM
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