Delrin is fairly easy to cut, but can be a little brittle if punched. The burrs and chips from any machining operation can be difficult to remove.
Delrin can be injection molded and thermoformed, but caution needs to be used not to over-heat - it decomposes with an unpleasant odor (try burning...
Helicoil makes and stocks Nitronic helicoils. If you could modify your parts to accept the Heilcoil, you get the following benefits:
-The helicoil only costs a few dollars each
-The helicoil is replaceable in case of galling
-It can be mailed from the US or Canada economically to you by mail...
I've noticed with some of the newer, stronger magnet materials now available (samarium-cobalt, NeFeB) that a *not-so-small* magnetic effect can be noticed with 304 fasteners, especially when they've been cold worked. With these strong magnets, you can even wave them over an aluminum plate and...
More information is needed; is the application wet or dry?
Can you tolerate any particles from wear?
Must the surfaces be clean; can you put on a coating?
Is lubrication allowed?
What is the temperature range?
What is the speed range?
What is your budget?
-The load is low enough to use PTFE...
