Plastic Components
Material: ABS / POM / PEEK / PVA / PC / PA / PTFE / PMMA / PP / PS / HDPE
Surface Treatment: Painting / Printing / Laser Engraving / Vacuum Metallization / Bead Blasting
Tolerance: 0.1-0.01mm
Technology: CNC Machining
Certification: ISO9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949 & ISO14001
What is CNC plastic machining?
CNC plastic machining refers to fabricating accurate plastic components via computer numerically controlled equipment. This manufacturing method gains broad adoption thanks to plastics’ lightweight property and great process flexibility; compared with metal workpieces, plastic parts are generally simpler and more cost-effective to machine.
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Plastic |
Key Features |
Cases |
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ABS |
Strong, impact-resistant |
Enclosures, housings or parts that need to be impact resistant |
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PA66 |
Strong, self-lubricating, wear-resistant |
Gears, bearings, bushings, structural brackets, automotive parts where low friction is needed |
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POM |
Excellent dimensional stability, high strength, low friction |
Precision mechanical parts such as gears, bearings, pulleys and valves etc |
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PMMA |
Excellent transparency, weathering-resistant, scratch-resistant |
Optical lenses, lampshades and display panels etc where clarity is vital |
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PC |
Impact-resistant, heat-resistant, transparent |
Safety shields, optical lenses and machinery guards where clarity and robust durability are essential |
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PEEK |
Strong, heat-resistant, chemical-resistant, biocompatible |
Heavy-load parts like bearings, gears and seals, and finds broad applications throughout the medical, aerospace and automotive industries |
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PP |
Light weight, impact resistance, chemical resistance |
Ideal for autos, electronics, lab equipment and chemical containers |
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HDPE |
Excellent chemical resistance, impact resistance, abrasion resistance and low water absorption |
Tanks, pipeline linings, gears, and sliding parts etc |
Common plastics for CNC machining at Vios:
Custom surface finishes for plastic components:
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Surface Finishes |
Features |
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Painting |
Provides color tinting, UV shielding and abrasion resistance to boost visual appeal and service life |
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Silk Screening |
Capable of imprinting logos, tags and part identifiers onto flat as well as curved surfaces |
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Laser Engraving |
Permanent precise marking, ink & label free |
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Vacuum Metallization |
Metallic look, anti-wear, anti-corrosion, UV shielding, lightweight coating, available in non-conductive type |
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Bead Blasting |
Forms consistent matte texture to cover slight machining traces |
Applications of CNC machined plastic components:
Medical Devices: Biocompatible plastics like PEEK and PPSU are machined into surgical instrument handles, diagnostic device enclosures, and sterilizable components for safe, hygienic use.
Automotive & Aerospace: Lightweight and high-strength plastics such as POM and nylon are fabricated into gears, wear-resistant bushings and internal mechanical components.
Robotics: Light, precise plastic structural parts including housings, cable brackets and sensor mounts cut payload and boost efficiency for robotics.
Consumer Products: ABS, PC and similar plastics are widely adopted for equipment enclosures and prototype pieces, enabling rapid design iterations with far lower expenses than metal counterparts.
Precision Instruments: Low thermal expansion & non-magnetic plastic fits positioning blocks, test jigs and optical brackets for precise measurement.
Why choose Vios for plastic CNC machining?
1. Engineering Support: Our engineers provide DFM review, material recommendation & tolerance design, cutting trials and speeding up production launch.
2. One-stop Service: From design consultation and CNC machining (turning & milling) to surface treatments like painting and laser marking, delivering fully finished plastic parts directly usable for end products.
3. Quality Control: At Vios, we have a complete measurement system. Depending on shaft geometry and tolerance requirements, we utilize a full suite of calibrated metrology instruments to guarantee total dimensional compliance: CMM inspection and hand metrology including micrometers and dial indicators etc.
4. Rapid Lead time: We optimize setup, machining, and inspection cycles to accelerate throughput without sacrificing quality.
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