Plastic CNC Parts Machining

CNC Machining With Plastic

CNC machining is a subtractive manufacturing process that uses programming interfaces and rotating tools to automatically remove material from a solid substrate to shape a component. DW Products manufactures parts from several different materials such as aluminum parts, brass parts, bronze parts, copper parts, plastic parts, and steel parts.

One of the most popular materials in CNC manufacturing is plastic because of its affordability, availability and high machinability. When shaping plastic, CNC equipment can often operate at its fastest speed with minimal spoilage, offering significant cost savings over traditional manufacturing methods.

At DW Products, we feature a comprehensive equipment selection to handle many types of plastics. We operate milling and turning centers with multiple spindles that can handle primary and secondary cutting operations in a single pass. Our Swiss CNC screw machines can machine parts requiring tight tolerances, making them ideal for producing items for applications requiring precise specifications.

Advantages of Plastic CNC Parts Machining

Plastic is more malleable and lightweight than high-density metals, providing increased compatibility with multiple cutting tools. Plastic comes in various polymer grades that offer different structural benefits for products across a broad industry range. Because of its superior workability and smooth finish, plastic can handle post-processing requirements like cross-drilling, tapping and secondary assembly.

Additional advantages of using plastic in CNC machining include:

• It holds tighter tolerances than denser materials.
• It offers faster production times and quicker turnarounds.
• It provides better resistance to chemicals and corrosion.
• It offers cost savings over more expensive metals.

Plastic CNC Machined Parts Applications

Manufacturers prefer plastic because of its flexibility and versatility in covering an extensive product range in industries like automotive, agriculture, filtration, recreational vehicles and more. Product examples include:

• Bushings.
• Locating Pins.
• Knobs.
• Stand-offs.

Choosing DW Products for Your Plastic Parts Machining Requirements

DW Products provides CNC plastic machinery services to customers worldwide, offering faster lead times, increased cost savings and superior product expertise. Our team can walk you through the entire machining process, from the initial design and quotation phases to parts production and delivery. Contact us online today, or call 866-366-8455 to learn more about our services.