What Plastics Are Used In Machine Shops?
Industry Spotlights
By B. Decker • Updated August 2026 • 9 min read
Machine shops use engineering plastics, ABS, nylon, acetal (Delrin), UHMW, PTFE, polycarbon
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HDPE vs. UHMW: How to Specify the Right Industrial Plastic
Product Comparisons
By B. Decker • Updated June 2026 • Laird Plastics Engineering Team • 10 min read
HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and UHMW (ultra
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