Plastic Turned Parts Made to Order
Plastic turned parts from the manufacturer, POM, PA, PEEK and PTFE CNC turned. Dry machining, bar feeder for series, from 1 piece.
Why Plastic Turned Parts from the Manufacturer?
Plastic turned parts made to order: Rotationally symmetric components like bushings, rollers, bearing seats and guide sleeves from engineering plastics. Dry turned, contamination-free and ready to install.
On our DMG MORI NLX 2000 (up to Ø 300 mm) and Traub TNL 32 (Ø 3 to 32 mm) we manufacture plastic turned parts in single and series production. Bar feeder enables lights-out production even with plastics.
Plastics for CNC Turned Parts
We turn all common engineering plastics from round bar or tube. We procure semi-finished products for you.
POM (Polyoxymethylene)
The standard for plastic turned parts: Dimensionally stable, low moisture absorption, excellent sliding properties. For gears, bushings, rollers.
PA 6 / PA 66 (Polyamide)
Tough, wear-resistant and good dampening. For bearing bushings, guide rollers, spacers. Watch moisture absorption.
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
High-temperature plastic up to 250°C. For seals, bearing seats and valve parts in medical, aerospace and chemical industries.
PE-UHMW
Self-lubricating, wear-resistant and food-safe. For guide rollers, chain guides and transport rollers.
PTFE (Teflon)
Lowest friction coefficient, chemically inert. For seals, bearings and valve seats in chemical applications.
PVC / PVDF
Chemically resistant, cost-effective. PVDF for aggressive media. For pipe flanges, fittings and valve housings.
Benefits of Plastic Turned Parts
Bar Feeder Compatible
Plastic round bars run smoothly in the bar feeder, lights-out series production even without coolant.
Dry Machining
Turning without coolant means: no contamination, no cleaning, ready-to-install parts, ideal for medical and food applications.
Self-Lubricating Bearings
POM and PE turned parts can be used as maintenance-free plain bearings, no grease, no oil, no maintenance.
Lightweight
Plastic turned parts weigh up to 85% less than metal parts. Ideal for moving masses and portable equipment.
Low Noise
PA and POM gears run quieter than metal gears. Vibration dampening through material elasticity.
Corrosion Free
No rust, no passivation needed. Plastic turned parts are ideal in humid environments and chemical contact.
Your Plastic Turned Part in 5 Steps
Send Inquiry
Send drawing or 3D model with desired plastic, diameter and quantity.
Material Consultation
Consultation on optimal plastic selection. Quote with unit price within 24h.
Approval
You approve the quote, we procure round bars or tubes.
CNC Turning
Manufacturing on NLX 2000 (up to Ø300) or Traub TNL 32 (Ø3 to 32 mm). Dry turning with plastic-specific tooling.
Delivery
Quality inspected, burr-free, carefully packaged. Ready to install without cleaning.
Precision for Plastic Turned Parts
Dimensional Tolerances from IT7
On the NLX 2000 we achieve IT7 tolerances with plastics. Tighter values require measurement cycles with temperature compensation.
Surfaces to Ra 0.8
Plastics deliver good surfaces directly from the lathe. Polishing or high-gloss turning for Ra < 0.4 µm possible.
Runout ≤ 0.02 mm
Despite the elasticity of plastics, we achieve runout values below 0.02 mm through adapted clamping pressures.
Threads in Plastic
Metric threads in POM and PA are standard. For PE and PTFE we recommend thread inserts.
Machines for Plastic Turned Parts
DMG MORI NLX 2000
Universal lathe with Y-axis and live tooling. Up to Ø 300 mm. Bar feeder for series production.
Traub TNL 32
CNC Swiss-type lathe with guide bushing. For slender plastic turned parts Ø 3 to 32 mm in series. Lights-out production 24/7.
Plastic Turned Parts for Your Industry
Medical Technology
PEEK implants, POM housings and PTFE seals for medical devices. Biocompatible and sterilizable.
Chemical & Pharma
PVDF valve bodies and PTFE seals for aggressive media. Resistant to acids and alkalis.
Food Industry
PE-UHMW guide rollers, transport rollers and scrapers. Food-safe per FDA and EU 10/2011.
Electrical Engineering
Insulation bushings, spacers and contact carriers from POM and PA for electrical insulation.
Mechanical Engineering
Bearings, guide bushings, gears and scrapers from POM and PA as maintenance-free metal replacement.
Conveyor Technology
Transport rollers, chain guides and slide rails from PE-UHMW for low-wear, quiet operation.
Questions about Plastic Turned Parts
Q1Which plastics can be CNC turned?
All machinable plastics as round bar or tube: POM, PA 6/66, PEEK, PE-UHMW, PTFE, PVC, PVDF, PC and PA compounds (e.g. glass-fiber reinforced). We procure the semi-finished products for you.
Q2What do plastic turned parts cost?
Plastic turned parts are cheaper than metal parts: Shorter cycle times, no coolant, less tool wear. Simple POM bushings from approx. €8, 25/piece (single part), in series from approx. competitive prices.
Q3Can plastic turned parts be manufactured on a bar feeder?
Yes, plastic round bars run smoothly in the bar feeder on both machines (NLX 2000 and Traub TNL 32). Lights-out series production is even easier with plastics, as no coolant is needed.
Q4Are POM turned parts suitable as plain bearings?
Yes, POM has a friction coefficient of approx. µ = 0.15 against steel and is self-lubricating. POM bushings and sleeves run without grease or oil and are maintenance-free.
Q5Can PEEK turned parts be manufactured?
Yes, PEEK round bars up to Ø 100 mm are available and excellently turnable. We manufacture PEEK turned parts for medical (implants, instruments), aerospace and high-temperature applications.
Q6What tolerances do plastic turned parts achieve?
Standard tolerances from IT7. With plastics, thermal expansion is higher than with metal, we account for this in calibration. For tight tolerances, we use measurement cycles.
Q7Is there a minimum order quantity?
No, from 1 piece. Prototypes, single parts and custom orders as well as series. For large series (1,000+), we check whether injection molding would be more economical.
Q8Can plastic turned parts be food-safe?
Yes, PE-UHMW and POM are FDA-compliant and food-safe (EU 10/2011) as standard. Since dry turned, there are no coolant residues on the parts.
Request Plastic Turned Part
Send us your drawing with material preference, we advise and quote within 24 hours.
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