CNC plastic gear parts processing has the following characteristics:
Precision and complexity: CNC machining plastic gears is able to produce parts with tight tolerances and complex shapes, which makes it very useful in industries that require high precision and complex designs23.
Material selection: When CNC machining plastic gears, a variety of plastic materials can be selected, such as ABS, Delrin, nylon, polycarbonate (PC), and PEEK. Each material has its own unique physical, mechanical, and chemical properties, suitable for different application requirements5.
Surface treatment: CNC machined plastic gear parts can be applied with different surface treatments in post-processing, such as surface metallization, electroplating, and painting to improve their durability and appearance quality25.
Design flexibility: Compared with traditional methods such as injection molding or thermoforming, CNC machining provides greater design flexibility and can quickly produce parts with complex shapes3.
Wide application: CNC plastic gear parts processing has applications in multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment35.
Subtractive Manufacturing: CNC machining is a subtractive manufacturing process that involves using computer-controlled machine tools to remove material from a workpiece to create the desired shape35.
Multiple machining techniques: When CNC machining plastic gears, a variety of techniques such as grinding, turning, drilling, and routing can be used to accommodate different machining needs3.
High Precision and Fast Turnaround Time: CNC machining is able to provide high-precision plastic parts with fast production turnaround times, which is important for industries that require rapid design and production cycles4.
CNC machining of plastic gear parts is characterized by high precision, design flexibility, a wide range of material options, and a variety of application areas.