Food grade plastics are a staple of the food and beverage industry because they increase safety, reduce maintenance costs, and improve compliance. Food grade plastics are also lightweight and easy to machine, making them the perfect replacement for metal parts. Whether you need to lower operating expenses or speed FDA compliance, food grade plastic machining […]
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Custom plastic manufacturing provides companies with durable parts that help lower costs and speed production, increasing company profits. The speed of CNC custom plastic manufacturing means replicate parts can be delivered quickly, minimizing costly downtime. Replacing metal parts with plastic can also improve performance and extend part life. At Reading Plastic, we’ve produced dependable custom […]
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When it comes to producing parts for aerospace, CNC machining has revolutionized the field. The precision and accuracy of CNC machining allow for more intricate designs, reliable production of tight tolerances, and longer part lifetimes. The use of plastic parts in aerospace design has quadrupled in the last four decades thanks to the advancements in […]
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In the manufacturing world, speed often comes at the expense of quality. But at Reading Plastic, we offer fast plastic parts that still deliver a high degree of quality and precision. As an industry leader in tight tolerances, we’ve been providing precise, dependable plastic parts to our customers for over three decades. No matter how […]
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Why are tolerances important in manufacturing? The short answer is, a certain amount of variation is inherent in all manufactured parts. Tolerances are used to control those variations, ensuring greater consistency and proper performance from the parts. Because different materials and manufacturing methods can affect tolerances, it is important to choose an experienced plastics manufacturer […]
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Aluminum’s unique properties – including durability, softness, affordability and corrosion-resistance – make it the most popular material for CNC machining. The adaptability of aluminum machining allows manufacturers to create precise, integral parts for a wide variety of industries, from aeronautics to military to electronics and more. With three decades of experience as a high-end machine […]
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Medical CNC machining has revolutionized modern healthcare. Many of today’s life-saving procedures would not be possible without medical plastic tools and devices. Medical devices require precise machining and have to meet strict standards, but CNC machining is uniquely suited to the task. With the ability to machine complex designs and smooth parts that hold tight […]
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At Reading Plastic, we are constantly upgrading our shop to expand and improve our machining services. That is why we are excited to introduce our newest machine, the NHX 4000 3rd Generation from DMG MORI. As our first horizontal machining center, the NHX 4000 will greatly expand our machining capabilities. Here is a closer look […]
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The main purpose of oil seals is to keep contaminants separate from internal lubricants, thus keeping rotating shafts and precision bearings in proper working order. Also known as lip seals, rotary shaft seals, and shaft seals, oil seals are widely used in automotive and industrial applications. These seals must be precisely machined in order to […]
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Aircraft fasteners are used to assemble small, detailed parts of an aircraft, specifically to connect all the various parts of the primary and secondary structural areas. These fasteners are also used in both pressurized and nonpressurized applications and to transfer loads from one part to another, making them critical aircraft components. In fact, of the […]
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Today’s medical devices and equipment have to meet stricter regulations than ever before, even as products are expected to be produced faster and at lower costs. Medical precision machining is tasked with manufacturing highly technical parts that can be delivered quickly and in large quantities with a high degree of repeatability. At Reading Plastic, we […]
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Copper’s unique benefits and properties make it a valuable material for a wide variety of applications. Copper has excellent electrical conductivity, high corrosion resistance, and is easy to machine. With copper CNC machining, precise copper parts can be produced quickly and with a high level of repeatability, ensuring each part meets strict requirements and specifications. […]
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