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Choosing the Right Polymer Parts Made with Swiss Screw Machining

Material: PEEK

Plastics have revolutionized many industries by offering a lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective alternative to metals, glass, and ceramics for assembly or component parts. With hundreds of materials available, selecting the right polymer for your application can be overwhelming. At Paradigm Polymer, we can help simplify this process by working closely with your engineers, project managers, and procurement teams to pinpoint the ideal material to match your specific needs.

Broad Considerations for Material Selection

Structural Integrity & Strength

For load-bearing or high-stress applications, durability is essential. Polymers like Delrin, PEEK, ULTEM®, or Torlon offer exceptional resistance to pressure, impact, and wear, ensuring long-term reliability.

Wear Resistance & Motion Performance

Parts exposed to high velocities, continuous motion, or extreme pressures require materials like acetal, nylon, or teflon to minimize friction and withstand wear over time.

Chemical & Environmental Resistance

In harsh conditions—such as corrosive environments or extreme temperatures—plastics like PCTFE, Telfon or Ultem provide superior chemical resistance and longevity.

Thermal & Electrical Properties

High-performance applications demand polymers that can endure extreme temperatures and electrical exposure. Materials like Teflon, PCTFE and Vespel maintain integrity under intense heat, while others offer excellent insulation for electrical applications.

Regulatory Compliance

Industries such as medical, food processing, and chemical manufacturing require specialized plastics that meet FDA, USP, NSF, or ISO standards, such as PEEK, PVC and Ultem. Compliance ensures safety, reliability, and industry certification.

At Paradigm Polymer, we can work with our customers to conduct a rigorous material selection process, providing counsel on mechanical properties, thermal performance, and environmental factors to ensure optimal performance. Once the ideal plastic is chosen, we source high-quality bar stock and prepare it for production with industry-leading precision.

If you have questions about the right polymer for your part—engineered for durability, efficiency, and long-lasting performance - explore our material option pages at your convenience. If you have an immediate concern, contact us.

About Paradigm Polymer

Opened in 2023 by industry veterans, we are a precision manufacturing company specializing in Swiss-style machining. We deliver the highest quality and value to both new and long-standing customers. We combine old-world craftsmanship and modern ingenuity to produce the most exacting plastic parts for electrical, mechanical, and regulating systems available anywhere today, as well as many other applications. All parts are proudly made in the USA.