Nylon 6 Natural Sheet 500mm x 500mm, 1mm to 100mm Thick, CNC Machinable

Nylon 6 Natural Sheet – 500mm × 500mm, 1mm to 100mm thick

Premium-grade Nylon 6 (PA6) natural sheet, cut to 500mm × 500mm and available in thicknesses from 1mm to 100mm (500mm × 250mm and 1000mm × 500mm are also offered at 6mm). This cream/ivory coloured engineering thermoplastic is one of the most widely used materials in precision engineering, offering an outstanding combination of mechanical strength, wear resistance, low friction and excellent machinability.

Suitable for a wide range of CNC machining, turning, milling and fabrication applications across the engineering, automotive, food processing and general manufacturing sectors.

Key Features & Benefits

• Excellent Machinability — machines cleanly with standard tooling; ideal for CNC milling, drilling, turning and routing
• High Mechanical Strength — good tensile strength and rigidity for demanding structural applications
• Outstanding Wear Resistance — low coefficient of friction makes it ideal for bushings, guides and wear pads
• Self-Lubricating Properties — reduces friction in moving parts without additional lubrication
• Good Chemical Resistance — resistant to oils, fuels, greases and many solvents
• Low Moisture Absorption (relative to PA66) — better dimensional stability in humid environments
• Electrically Insulating — suitable for use in electrical isolation applications
• FDA Compliant Material Available — natural grade suitable for food contact applications
• Lightweight vs Metal — significantly lighter than steel or aluminium alternatives

Technical Specifications

Common Applications

• Gears & Sprockets — low-noise, self-lubricating drive components
• Bushings & Bearings — wear pads, slide bearings, guide bushings
• Jigs & Fixtures — precision tooling and workholding components
• Food Processing Equipment — conveyor components, cutting boards, guide rails
• Electrical Insulation — terminal blocks, insulating spacers
• Automotive — clips, brackets, fluid handling components
• General Engineering — machine parts, structural components, prototypes

Machining Guidelines

Nylon 6 machines cleanly using standard HSS or carbide tooling. Use sharp tools, moderate cutting speeds and air or coolant to manage heat. Drill undersized and finish-ream for precise bore tolerances. Sheets can be sawn, milled, turned and laser cut.

Cut to your specification — contact us for custom sizes and larger quantities.