CNC Machined UHMW

UHMW is a common plastic known for extreme durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. You can also count on UHMW parts to be reliably abrasion, impact, and chemical resistant.

  • Available thicknesses are .375″ and .500″
  • CNC routed plastic (+/- .005″ cutting tolerance)
  • 2-4 day lead time before shipping
  • USA sourced

Starting from $29

IMPACT RESISTANT
MACHINABLE
LIGHTWEIGHT

What is UHMW?

Our Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, or UHMW for short, was crafted as a unique solution for projects that needed durability, low friction, and chemical resistance. That means it’s used most often in wear applications that need a longer lifespan.

UHMW is self-lubricating, which ensures smooth and noiseless operations. Known for its extremely high molecular weight, it features an unsurpassed combination of slickness, toughness, and impact resistance.

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What can you make with UHMW?

UHMW is also easy to machine with common woodworking tools, one of the contributing factors to its cost-effectiveness. The truly surprising thing about parts made from UHMW is that they often outperform metal parts in specific applications. 

As with other plastics like HDPE, UHMW is an excellent fit for marine construction applications for things like dock fender pads, pile guards, and anti-skid walkways. Similarly, these two materials tend to replace wood in these scenarios and they do not rot, splinter, or corrode like wood.

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Material Details

.375″ UHMW

Details
Advertised Thickness .375″ | 9.53mm
Gauge N/A
Thickness Tolerance Positive .038″
Thickness Tolerance Negative .037″
Cutting Process CNC Router
Cut Tolerance .005″
Top/Bottom Finish Identical both sides
Sourced from USA
Available Operations
Deburring No
Bending No
Countersinking Yes
Tapping No
Anodizing No
Plating No
Powder Coating No
Hardware No
Tumbling No
Design Considerations
Min Part Size 1″ x 2″
Max Part Size 44″ x 30″
Min Hole Size (CNC Bit Size) .125″
Min Bridge Size .375″
Min Hole to Edge Size .113″
Tab and Slot Tolerance .045″
Min Part Size Countersink 1″ x 4″
Max Part Size Countersink 14″ x 46″
Countersink Min Minor .130″
Countersink Max Major .656″
Countersink Min Hole Center to Material Edge .453″
Properties
Density 59 lb/ft^3
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 7.1 ksi
Impact Strength (Notched Izod)  
Fatigue Strength  
Flexural Modulus  
Flexural Strength  
Rockwell Hardness  
Elongation at Break 400%
Elastic Modulus 120 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio  
Thermal Conductivity 0.24 BTU/h-ft-°F
Melting Point 270°F
Magnetic No

Our CNC cut UHMW is guaranteed

We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.

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We proudly use hardware by PEM

Flush stud, M8 x 1.25, .472" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild

SKUFH-M8-12
Thread SizeM8 x 1.25
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).315″
Minimum sheet thickness0.94″
Maximum sheet thickness.347″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.378″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..567″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.472″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.100″-0.250″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.104″-0.250″

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Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

Aluminum: 5052, 6061, 7075 Steel: Mild, G30

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..345″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″

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Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Passivated

Stainless Steel: 304, 316

SKUSO4-440-8
Thread Size440
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).166″
Minimum sheet thickness0.04″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener material400 Stainless Steel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. Example shown with x2 of the same hardware..345″
Recommended panel materialStainless Steel
Coating typePassivated
Length.250″
304 Stainless Steel material ranges0.048″-0.125″
316 Stainless Steel material ranges0.060″-0.125″