soligen
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I have some black alumilite blanks that I've turned down to make threaded plastic inserts for kitless work. It works great, but i'm wodering if there is a more common (less expensive) alternative that threads just as well. I want the part to be black, or at least a very dark grey.
So, what else works well? I imagine Delrin would work well, but I haven't seen it in anything but white.
I'm curious how well PVC would work for cap threads. US Plastics has it in dark grey at an atractive price. Has anyone tried it?
I also am thinking I could use the material to make essentially tubes with integrated threads.
My requirements are:
Color is black or dark grey
Holds fine threads that are durable (cap threads)
Can be turned to a tube that has a very thin walls
Thanks
So, what else works well? I imagine Delrin would work well, but I haven't seen it in anything but white.
I'm curious how well PVC would work for cap threads. US Plastics has it in dark grey at an atractive price. Has anyone tried it?
I also am thinking I could use the material to make essentially tubes with integrated threads.
My requirements are:
Color is black or dark grey
Holds fine threads that are durable (cap threads)
Can be turned to a tube that has a very thin walls
Thanks