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What Makes Reading Plastic the #1 Plastic Parts Supplier

For over four decades, Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication has been providing high-quality, precision plastic parts to clients from coast to coast. As a premier plastic parts supplier, we are known for the tight tolerances of our machined parts and our ability to meet all your machining and fabrication needs, no matter the industry. We […]

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Common Challenges of CNC Machining Aerospace Parts

While each industry offers their own unique set of challenges, the aerospace industry is particularly demanding. CNC machining aerospace parts involves complex designs, technical materials, high levels of precision and low-quantity runs with fast turnarounds. Choosing an experienced aerospace parts manufacturer is essential to getting high quality, precision aerospace parts that help your bottom line. […]

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Why Reading Plastic is the #1 Aluminum Machining Company

Aluminum parts are widely used in the automotive, aerospace and medical industries thanks to aluminum’s excellent machinability and unique properties. It is a lightweight, durable metal with nonmagnetic and nonflammable properties as well as good electrical conductivity. Top-ranked aluminum machining companies, such as Reading Plastic, can produce precision aluminum parts quickly and accurately for a […]

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Why Reading Plastic Excels at Tight Tolerance CNC Machining Services

As an industry leader in tight tolerance CNC machining services, Reading Plastic can deliver durable, dependable and precise plastic parts for the most demanding applications. While extremely tight tolerances aren’t necessary for every part, there are certain scenarios where a high degree of precision is absolutely necessary. Our clientele – particularly in the military and […]

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Why Reading Plastic is Your Best Choice for Titanium Milling

Titanium is an exceptionally strong and light material, with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It is nontoxic, has a relatively low modulus of elasticity, and has excellent resistance to corrosion (particularly seawater). Titanium also has excellent fatigue performance, does not rust, and can withstand extreme temperatures without deforming or shattering. This combination of […]

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Reading Plastic Offers Precision Custom Brass Machining

At Reading Plastic, our expert CNC machining services aren’t restricted to just plastic: we also offer custom metal machining of brass, copper, stainless steel, titanium and more. Our immaculately maintained machines can handle all your custom brass machining needs and any volume production run, from small and large runs to prototyping. With nearly forty years […]

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Reading Plastic: Your Industrial Plastics Machining Experts

Industrial plastics are materials that are specially designed for industrial applications, such as valves, bearings, seals, rollers and more. These plastics are uniquely designed to meet the ever-expanding needs of various industries, with new materials constantly being introduced to reach niche markets. Industrial plastics provide solutions to specific application demands, such as: Wear and corrosion […]

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CNC Machining Titanium: How We Do It

Titanium has long held a reputation for being a difficult and expensive material to machine due to its unique properties. But as titanium parts have become more common, manufacturers have learned procedures and techniques that make CNC machining titanium more efficient and cost-effective. At Reading Plastic, we know how to overcome the challenges of titanium […]

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We Machine Medical Grade Plastics: Tools, Equipment, Instruments & More

Medical grade plastics have unique characteristics that make them the ideal material for the medical devices, tools and equipment that doctors, nurses and surgeons use on a daily basis. With high wear, temperature and corrosion resistance, these materials can withstand constant use and repeated sterilizations without breaking down or posing a danger to patients. Medical […]

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We Provide Stainless Steel Turned Parts with Tight Tolerances & Quick Turnaround

As a full service, high-end machine shop, Reading Plastic’s precision machining services don’t end with specialty plastics: we also provide the tight tolerance stainless steel turned parts you need, no matter how tight your deadline. The fast cycle times of our state-of-the-art machinery allow us to deliver quick turnarounds, and we fine-tune our production schedules […]

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Our Custom Plastic Fabrication Delivers Precision, Quality, & Quick Turnarounds

At Reading Plastic, we don’t just machine your parts, we fabricate them as well. Our custom plastic fabrication services cover everything from snapping machined parts together to complex bending and threading. No matter how simple or intricate your fabrication needs are, our expert team delivers your parts quickly. Our custom plastic fabrication services are a […]

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Need Gears? Choose a Gear Manufacturer in the USA

When searching for a gear manufacturer near you, it’s important to look for a company that offers precision machining, high quality standards and fast shipping. With over three decades of experience, Reading Plastic can deliver the metal or plastic gears you need on time and on spec. We excel at precision CNC machining of advanced […]

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