POLYCARBONATE SHEET MILLING
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Discover the benefits of polycarbonate sheets CNC milling, a process that offers precision and versatility for creating durable, custom parts for various applications.
Polycarbonate Sheet Milling
Polycarbonate sheet milling is a routing process that uses a milling cutter to remove polycarbonate or acrylic from the surface of a product. Compared to drilling, where the tool is much more advanced along its rotation axis, the cutter in milling is usually moved perpendicular to its axis, so that cutting occurs on the circumference of the cutter.
Milling is very popular in plastic machining, especially when the tooling cost is high, for small quantities. There are many plastic parts that can be made by milling. Polycarbonate milling and acrylic milling are normally combined together with other processing, such as CNC routing, vapor polishing, and etc.
- Polycarbonate parts
- Polycarbonate medical device components
- Polycarbonate manifolds
What Is The Difference Between CNC Router and CNC Mill?
CNC router can cut complex shapes.
It’s used for rapid prototyping and engraving.
A router is especially useful for large pieces like signs or plates.
CNC mills are suited for a broader range of materials, including harder metals, because of their heavy-duty design and precision capabilities.
The workpiece design and path of the cutting tools are pre-programmed using CAD and CAM software.
CNC routers are limited in their Z-axis range and are not ideal for deep cutting, whereas mills can handle precision micromachining.
- Materials:
ABS, PMMA, polycarbonate, and PS are all suitable for two types of machining. - Machining Speed:
A router operates much more quickly when machining speed is considered. - Component Type:
A CNC mill is preferred for producing high-precision parts, such as components for airplanes, equipment parts.
If you need parts for highly sensitive applications, such as military, medical and marine industries, a CNC mill provides much more accurate cuts than CNC routers. - Cutting Area:
a CNC mill can offer a deeper Z-axis for deeper cuts in the work.
If your source material is very large or wide, such as large blocks of polycarbonate or acrylic panels, you may have to opt for a router, which has a large cutting area.
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Plastic Milling Parts
Milling is used widely when tooling fee is high and quantity is small. We can proceed on various types of materials.
Milling Machine
Milling machine is same with CNC routing machine.
Skateboard Deck
We can make very accurate Polycarbonate milling parts, just send us your drawing
Why Work With Us
With over 15 years of polycarbonate fabrication and machining experience, Excelite specializes in the fabrication of polycarbonate and acrylic sheet products, ensuring top-notch quality and precision. We are committed to providing the best manufacturing solutions tailored to your unique requirements.
Whether you have a detailed drawing or just an idea, our team of professionals is ready to turn your vision into reality. Enjoy the benefits of our services, including:
In-house Design & Tooling
Exceptional Accuracy (+/- 0.005″ Tolerances)
Comprehensive OEM & ODM Services
ISO 9001:2008 Certification
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We invite you to partner with us and experience a seamless, efficient, and quality-driven production process.
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