CNC Turning High-Performance Plastics
CNC Turning of PEEK, PTFE, or PPSU – precision turned parts from Seevetal near Hamburg
It is very rare that classic clamping and machining parameters from metal-based jobs can be used for this group of plastics, which is why we need to consider every material’s unique characteristics. Relatively soft PTFE, for instance, requires that each clamping situation is thought through from scratch. Other plastics have abrasively acting additives, which complicates the selection of suitable machining tools or indexable inserts.
Quality assurance of your components is continuously happening throughout the entire manufacturing process and the records are stored in our ERP system “KISS”. All production data is archived, so that any product is fully traceable and reproducible.
Our young and highly motivated team in the production area of machining is looking forward to your request regarding CNC turning of plastic. Feel free to contact us.
High-performance plastics are used in all industries
High-Performance Plastics
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PEEK (Ketron®):
good mechanical properties, service temperature +240°C (+464°F), good stability at high temperatures, high radiation resistance
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PAI (Torlon®)
maximum allowable service temperature at +250°C (482°F), good friction and wear behavior, high UV resistance
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PPS (Techtron®)
very good mechanical properties, high permanent service temperature of +220°C (+428°F), good electrical insulation, excellent radiation resistance
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PPSU, PSU, and PEI (Tecason®)
very good mechanical properties, good electrical insulation, approved to be used in food contact applications, suitable for steam sterilization
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PTFE (Teflon®)
thermally stable from -220°C (-364°F) to +260°C (500°F), high chemical resistance, very low coefficient of friction, physiologically harmless
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PVDF (Symalit®)
good antifrictional properties and wear resistance, good mechanical strength and rigidity, high toughness at low temperatures
CNC turning of high-performance plastic – technical details at a glance
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Turning dimensions:
350 mm x 600 mm
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Tools:
Twelve-fold turret with up to 12 driven tools, speed of up to 4,500 rpm, VDI40 holding fixture
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Programming:
ShopTurn, SinuTrain, SolidWorks/HSMWorks
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Further processing offer:
Laser cutting, welding, laser marking, HSC milling, 5-axis simultaneous milling, thermal bending, and adhesive bonding
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Surface refinements:
Lacquering, sandblasting, abrasive-blasting, grinding, and barrel finishing