The aerospace industry is an ever-growing, innovative industry. That’s why it makes so much sense to choose from ultra-light,
ultra-strong plastics that offer supreme resistance to heat, wear, and chemicals. Aerospace CNC milling is a popular choice for intricate projects that require precision and accuracy. We machine high-performance seals, gears, bushings, cams, rollers, and more in order to provide for even the toughest of aerospace jobs.
Advantages of CNC Milling
Reading Plastic & Metal provides top-of-the-line CNC machining services, including CNC Milling. There are many reasons to choose CNC milling as your mode of production:
- Precision, accuracy, and repeatability: Our team uses computer-driven CNC milling machines to create advanced plastic parts with tolerances of +/- .001 and the surface finishes as smooth as 15Ra. CNC milling’s versatility allows us to handle projects with varying complexities and parameters while still delivering the utmost precision. And because CNC machines are computer controlled, they provide superior accuracy and reproducibility.
- Cost-effective: Secondary post-milling operations save you time and lower your production costs.
- Wide array of materials: Our CNC milling services can create advanced parts from any type of plastic, including ABS, Acetal, PVC, PEEK, polysulfone, HDPE, Nylon, Lexan and many more.
Using Plastics for Aerospace CNC Milling
The use of plastics in aerospace components has gained popularity, thanks to the unique properties of plastics that make them perfectly suited to aerospace applications. From reducing weight to increasing safety, advanced engineering plastics offer a host of benefits and create new possibilities for aerospace design. Here are just a few of the many benefits of using plastics:
- Weight reduction – Reducing an aircraft’s weight leads to considerable fuel savings. Plastics can make lighter aircraft without compromising strength and durability.
- High thermal and mechanical stability – High-performance plastics can withstand extremely high temperatures without damage to their mechanical properties.
- Corrosion and chemical resistance – Unlike metals, plastics will not corrode due to moisture exposure. Many advanced plastics also have excellent chemical and acid resistance, enduring prolonged exposure to jet fuels and oils without damage or corrosion.
- Electrical insulation – Plastics have a natural ability to insulate, and some plastics offer close to zero conductivity.
- Greater design possibilities – Plastics offer tremendous flexibility in design, holding tight tolerances similar to those of metal parts while being capable of more complex geometries.
Trust Reading Plastic & Metal for your Aerospace Needs
With over four decades of experience in plastic machining and fabrication, Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication has built a wide variety of high-performance aerospace parts in full compliance with Aviation Standards. If you’re in need of durable, precise aviation parts that can hold tight tolerances, request a quote today by calling us at 610-926-3245 or emailing site2@readingplastic.com.
