When it comes to applications that require high-performance plastic, PEEK is often a top recommendation. PEEK machined parts are incredibly strong and durable, so it makes a great fit for a wide array of uses across nearly every industry. As a top PEEK material supplier, Reading Plastic & Metal utilizes this “powerhouse polymer” to its […]
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Looking for custom plastic parts online? At Reading Plastic & Metal, we leverage our staff of qualified machining professionals and our fleet of world-class machinery to deliver expectation-exceeding precision, quality, and promptness. With decades of expertise and a true passion for plastic machining, we’re prepared for any job thrown our way and guarantee top-notch results. […]
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For high-temperature applications, you need plastic materials that can resist thermal degradation while maintaining sufficient strength and stiffness at operating temperature. Heat resistant plastics are to the rescue! These materials can exceed 300ºF in continuous operating temperature without compromising their mechanical properties. Choosing the right heat resistant plastic for the job often involves more considerations […]
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The key mechanical properties of plastic include stiffness, strength, hardness, and toughness. While these terms may all sound similar, each individual property is important in its own right. With decades of experience, trust Reading Plastic & Metal to explain the difference between strength and stiffness of plastics to ensure you choose the best material for […]
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Reading Plastic & Metal is proud to provide aircraft plastics for the ever-growing aerospace industry. Plastics have been featured in aircrafts for decades, primarily as interior parts such as tray tables, windows, overhead bins, etc. With the rise of modern advanced plastics, more and more critical aircraft parts are being converted from metal to plastic. That […]
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For decades, companies, organizations, and the military have been relying on Reading Plastic & Metal for expert plastic parts production. Our wheelhouse is tight tolerance machining, but we also provide custom fabrication services, die cutting and stamping, OEM replicate parts, postprocessing for 3D printed parts, and precision CNC machining of the most advanced engineering plastics. […]
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Stainless steel is one the most popular industrial alloys due to its excellent physical properties, such as high heat and impact resistance, excellent durability, and good temperature performance. At Reading Plastic, our expert machinists and fleet of advanced machinery allow us to produce high-quality, dependable stainless steel CNC parts for a wide variety of applications […]
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When scanning through large gear manufacturers to find the best choice, you’re likely looking for a company that offers precision machining, high quality standards, and fast shipping. With our decades of experience and passion for precision, Reading Plastic & Metal can go above and beyond your expectations for gears. We excel at precision CNC machining […]
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When it comes to staying competitive, avoiding costly breakdowns of critical machinery is a top priority. Companies running production lines need to make sure their parts last—including getting fast OEM parts if something does go wrong. Unfortunately, many companies can tell you about a bad experience they’ve had trying to get in contact with an […]
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When it comes to applications that require high-performance plastic, PEEK is often a top recommendation. You may be wondering, what is PEEK plastic, and why is it so popular? Here are Reading Plastic & Metal, we often refer to PEEK as the “powerhouse polymer”. PEEK machined parts are incredibly strong and durable, so it makes […]
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Does your next project call for UHMW parts? With decades of experience and a passion for plastic, Reading Plastic & Metal is your go-to for any plastics production. UHMW plastic is the highest quality polyethylene (PE) available, with extreme toughness and high abrasion resistance that makes it perfect for a wide range of applications, from […]
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Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication has decades of experience machining precision plastic and metal parts. Our wealth of expertise distinguishes us a superior parts supplier for aerospace solenoid valve manufacturers. We have years of experience providing ultralight, ultra-strong plastics that offer supreme resistance to heat, wear, and chemicals for the aerospace industry, including solenoid valves. […]
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