Plastics Machining
CNC milled and turned parts in POM, PA, PEEK, PE-UHMW and PTFE. We review your drawing and place it with a vetted partner shop.
Plastics are machined with sharp tools, adapted feed rates and usually dry, without coolant. This keeps surfaces clean and edges burr-free. Strobel Industry places milled and turned parts in POM, PEEK, PA, PTFE and other engineering plastics with vetted partner shops, from 1 piece, reply within 24 hours.
Precision in Plastics
Plastics require a fundamentally different approach than metals. Sharp tools, optimized feed rates and controlled temperatures are crucial to prevent burr formation, material deformation and thermal damage.
Unlike metal, most plastics are machined dry, without cutting fluids. This prevents contamination and simplifies post-processing.
Engineering Plastics
POM (Polyoxymethylene)
High stiffness, low moisture absorption, excellent machinability. For gears, bearings, sliding parts.
PA 6 / PA 66 (Polyamide)
Tough, wear-resistant, good damping. For bushings, guides and housings. Consider moisture absorption.
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
High-performance plastic for extreme demands. Up to 250°C continuous temperature. Medical, aerospace, chemical.
PE-UHMW
Extremely wear-resistant, self-lubricating, food-safe. For slide rails, guides and transport technology.
PTFE (Teflon)
Chemically inert, lowest friction coefficient. For seals, plain bearings and chemical apparatus.
PVC / PVDF
Chemically resistant, weldable. For pipe connectors, valves and tank parts in chemical industry.
What matters
Tool Know-How
Special cutters and drills with polished cutting edges, optimized for each plastic.
Dry Machining
No cutting fluid, no contamination. Ideal for medical and food applications.
Dimensional Accuracy
Adapted cutting parameters compensate for thermal expansion and spring-back.
Material Consulting
Experts from our team advise on material selection and know the strengths of every plastic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1Which plastics can be CNC machined?
POM, PA 6/66, PEEK, PE-UHMW, PTFE, PVC, PVDF, PC, PMMA and many more. Basically all machinable engineering and high-performance plastics.
Q2What is different about plastic machining compared to metal?
Plastics require sharp tools with positive cutting geometry, adapted feed rates and usually dry machining. The low thermal conductivity demands special attention, otherwise the material melts on the tool.
Q3Can PEEK parts be CNC milled?
Yes, PEEK machines well but requires special tools and optimised parameters. Our partner shops mill PEEK parts for medical technology, aerospace and the chemical industry.
Request Plastic Part
Send us your drawing with the desired material. We review it and get back to you within 24 hours with the right partner shop.
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next step?
Send us your drawing. We review the enquiry and pass it on to a suitable, vetted partner shop, free and without obligation .