When choosing a company to machine and fabricate military-grade plastic, you want to select a company that has a proven track record of quality and service. For nearly four decades, Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication has been producing high-quality plastic parts in the U.S. Our skilled fabricators and machinists operate state-of-the-art machinery to produce plastic […]
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For years, companies have been debating the use of metal vs. plastic parts. New plastic materials offer strength and stiffness comparable to steel, and innovative processing capabilities allow us to machine plastic parts with tight tolerances. Combined with other benefits, many industries – particular medical and aerospace – are replacing their metal parts with plastic. […]
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Choosing the right material for your product can mean the difference between a good product and a great one. When it comes to high-performance thermoplastic resins, the debate is often UHMW vs. acetal. Both offer strength and excellent performance in wear applications, but their differences come into play when considering your application. UHMW: Ultra High […]
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Self lubricating plastic has become a buzzword in the industry, leading to a misunderstanding of what the term actually means. Without a clear understanding of the uses and limits of self lubricating plastic bearings, companies can misuse the product and end up facing failures, downtime, and productivity losses. The experts at Reading Plastic are here […]
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In business, time is critical. While sometimes it’s possible to assemble a finished product yourself, other times you need that finished product pronto. That’s when our fabrication team steps in. Plastic parts fabrication turns your machined parts into assembled, finished products in a hurry. Whether you’re under a time crunch or don’t have the manpower […]
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At Reading Plastic, we pride ourselves on our long history of quality, precision and craftsmanship. For precision machined parts and unbeatable plastic fabrication Pennsylvania has been turning to Reading Plastic for nearly four decades. We provide parts for a wide variety of industries: Medical Industry Telecom Oil & Gas Agriculture Semiconductor Aviation/Aerospace Waste Treatment Food […]
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The catch-all term “plastic” can be misleading. There are actually thousands of different plastics, each with unique properties. For thousands of years, metal has been the reigning champion for strength and durability, but with the introduction of specialty plastics, many industries are swapping metal for plastic. That’s because specialty plastics have a lot to offer. […]
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A few weeks ago we examined the most popular high-performance thermoplastic resins, UHMW and Acetal. Today we will study UHMW vs. Delrin to see how these thermoplastics stack up against each other. When it comes to a final product, minor differences can have a major impact. Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) UHMW is a […]
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Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication offers custom plastic fabrication NJ companies count on. Since the 1950’s, we’ve built our company on craftsmanship, precision and quality. Our parts can be found around the world, in labs, hospitals, telecom equipment, aircrafts, military defense systems and beyond. We are the source of performance parts guaranteed to deliver for […]
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Certain industries require tight tolerance machining. In the fields of aerospace, medical equipment, military, oil & gas and more, plastic parts often must hold tolerances of +/- .001” or better to meet standards and perform well in their critical applications. Precision machining is the best way to achieve these tight tolerances, but if the part […]
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For telecom companies, downtime is disaster. The network going down means customers lose their voice and data communications until further notice. Productivity ceases, since transactions can’t be processed. Critical applications go dark. Security becomes a concern as threat surveillance collapses. It’s a nightmare that can have a lasting impact; just consider the havoc that ensued […]
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Acetal machining is useful for transforming this strong, stiff plastic into precise parts for industrial applications. One of the strongest thermoplastics, acetal is available in numerous forms, the most popular including Delrin® and Tecaform®. We’re experienced in machining custom parts from each. In this blog, learn more about acetal plastic machining, the properties of […]
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