As a high-end machine shop, Reading Plastic offers precision CNC machining of a wide variety of materials, from specialty plastics to metals such as copper. For over three decades, clients in both the government and the private sector have trusted Reading Plastic to deliver precise, dependable, high-performance parts. We know what it takes for copper […]
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For over three decades, Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication has been a trusted source of high-quality, precisely machined plastic parts. A family-run business located in beautiful Eastern Pennsylvania, our high-end machine shop has served clients in every industry, from aerospace and the military to telecom and medical. As a plastic parts manufacturer our wheelhouse is […]
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While not all plastic parts require tight tolerances, there are times when a high degree of precision is absolutely necessary. At Reading Plastic, high-precision plastic machining is our wheelhouse. Much of our clientele are members of the military and aerospace industries, which demand highly precise machined parts. When you need parts that will hold tight […]
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When it comes to precision plastic machining, Ohio companies trust Reading Plastic to deliver the high-quality plastic parts their projects need. Reading Plastic is a high-end machine shop that has been providing plastic machining services to clients from coast to coast for nearly four decades. We’re well-known for producing tight tolerance parts for a wide […]
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For decades, companies, organizations and the military have been relying on Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication for expert plastic parts production. We produce parts with the closest tolerances in the industry from the most advanced plastics available today. With our state-of-the-art CNC machines and know-how to produce the most precise, dependable plastic parts, we can […]
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Precision plastic components are in high demand these days as more and more industries design parts with advanced engineering plastics in mind. For almost four decades, Reading Plastic Machining & Fabrication has been providing precision machined components for clients across every industry. We are a well-known industry leader for tight tolerance plastic parts, and our […]
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Engineering-grade plastic resins were first introduced in the early 1950s, and for nearly 70 years manufacturers have been enjoying the advantages of plastic materials. In the past, the most common application has been in converting metal parts to plastic, but with the rapid development of new advanced plastics that can outperform metal at lower cost, […]
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As experts in close tolerance machining, we are frequently asked what tolerances we can hold. The tolerance a part can hold is dependent on several factors, including part configuration, material choice, and the type of machining operation and technique. Part design can have the biggest impact on tolerances, and improvements during the design phase can […]
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Today’s precision engineering plastics offer superior chemical resistance, higher temperature capability, greater dimensional stability, good wear resistance, and excellent machinability. Below are five of the best precision engineering plastics on the market, able to tackle the most challenging applications in any industry. PEI (Ultem) With a tensile strength of 15,200 psi and continuous use up […]
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Plastics have been revolutionizing the medical device industry because they can be machined into complex designs, offer lightweight yet high strength alternatives to metal, and can withstand rigorous and repeated sanitizing. As a plastic medical device manufacturer, Reading Plastic knows that precision and speed are crucial to the medical industry. That is why we pride […]
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Those unfamiliar with the term additive manufacturing may know it by the more popular phrase, 3D printing. Additive manufacturing encompasses all technologies that build 3D objects by adding material layer upon layer. These technologies include 3D printing, direct digital manufacturing, layered manufacturing, additive fabrication, and rapid prototyping. Additive manufacturing, when used as a compliment to […]
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PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) is a semicrystalline material that is often used for applications that involve exposure to corrosive chemicals at elevated temperatures. That is because PPS material offers the broadest resistance to chemicals of any advanced engineering plastic, with no known solvents below 392°F (200°C). Combined with outstanding mechanical properties and excellent resistance to hot […]
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