Reliable CNC machining polyethylene services

3-axis machining is a very simple process of creating custom machined polyethylene parts of large varieties. The cutting tool in this type of machining creates a linear movement around the plastic workpiece along 3 different axes (A, B, C). 3-axis machining is used to handle machining polyethylene parts requiring simple shapes, designs, and geometries.

The 4-axis machining is an advanced version of the 3-axis, and it is used to create plastic parts that have multifaceted geometries. A lot more complex and detailed custom CNC machining polyethylene parts can be manufactured using the 4-axis machines. The movement of this machining capability is non-linear and it can be used for creating pipes and tubings.

To achieve the CNC machining polyethylene parts with extremely high tolerances and multi-sided structures, 5-axis machining works best. The movement of 5 axis machines is not limited to three axes only, but it also has two additional dimensions. The 5-axis machine can manipulate the workpiece from any side, and create CNC machining polyethylene parts with multipart structures.

The CNC milling process for all kinds of thermoplastic materials like polyethylene requires a fast cutting speed and average feed rate. In the CNC milling of polyethylene, the polymer workpiece is tightly held in its place whereas the cutting tool moves to create diverse shapes. DEK has separate milling centers for each kind of material.

In the CNC turning of plastic materials, the workpiece is positioned on a CNC lathe and a turning cutter rotates around the piece to remove the plastic. In the CNC turning, there are several varieties, such as 2 and 3 axes lathes, each according to the custom parts’ requirements. CNC turning can produce low-volume plastic parts.