What is the Process for Precision Plastic Machining?
Lathing: Many plastic products and parts require lathe tooling to create superior surface finishes and optical clarity. Lathes can create microscopic turns up to 20 inches in diameter. Lathes are equipped with milling heads and sub-spindles, used for secondary operations like removing burrs. Milling: Milling plastics results in a high degree of consistency for smooth surface finishes and optical-quality grade polishing. Milling machines use CAD CAM technology for precision work. Micro Plastic Machining: For micro plastic machining the tools must have CNC machining precision. Micro plastic tolerances are +/-.0005 or better with exceptional surface finishes. These requirements must be met while producing plastic parts in batches from 100 – 100,000 pieces. Plastic Polishing: There are many methods for plastic polishing, including vapor polishing, flame polishing, and mechanical buffing. Depending on the material, and surface desired, a different process will be used. • Flame plastic polis
