Plastic Machining FAQ
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General Questions
General Plastic Machining FAQ
PlasticPartsCustom is a precision CNC machining manufacturer specializing in custom plastic parts. We serve clients worldwide from our facility in Suzhou, China. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified with over 18 years of manufacturing experience, delivering high-quality machined plastic components for automotive, medical, aerospace, electronics, and industrial applications. Explore our CNC machining capabilities to learn more. Reference: ISO 9001:2015 standard.
We serve a diverse range of industries: automotive (EV battery components, sensor housings), medical devices (surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment), aerospace & defense (lightweight structural parts), electronics & semiconductor (insulators, wafer handling), food processing (FDA-compliant wear parts), oil & gas (high-temperature seals), and general industrial manufacturing. Visit our industries served page to see all sectors.
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems. Our processes comply with AS9100
Materials & Capabilities
Materials & Capabilities Plastic Machining FAQ
High-Performance:PEEK, PEI (Ultem), PPS, PSU, PPSU, PVDF, PTFE.
Engineering:Delrin (POM), Nylon (PA6/66/12), Polycarbonate (PC), ABS.
General Purpose: Acrylic (PMMA), HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, UHMW-PE.
Filled Grades: Glass-filled, carbon-filled, PTFE-lubricated variants.
Don’t see your material? Contact us. Ref: Plastics Industry Association.
We achieve tolerances as tight as ±0.0005 inches (0.0127mm) on precision CNC machined plastic parts, depending on material and geometry. Standard commercial tolerance is ±0.005 inch. We discuss achievable tolerances during DFM review before production begins. See our CNC machining page for full specifications.
Bead blasting, vapor polishing (for optically clear acrylic), painting, silk screening, laser engraving and marking, anti-static treatments. Surface roughness down to Ra 0.4µm for critical applications. Learn more on our capabilities page.
Our 5-axis CNC machining centers handle parts up to 40″ x 20″ x 20″ (1000mm x 500mm x 500mm). CNC turning: 0.125″ to 18″ diameter (3mm to 450mm). Larger parts via plastic welding and assembly.
Yes. Beyond CNC machining, we offer plastic welding (hot gas, ultrasonic), solvent and adhesive bonding, threaded insert installation (heat-stake and press-fit), and complete kitting and assembly. Turnkey plastic assemblies ready for your production line. Ref: Machine Design Magazine.
Ordering & Lead Times
Ordering & Lead Times Plastic Machining FAQ
Standard lead times: 5 to 15 business days depending on part complexity, material, and quantity. Rapid prototyping: 48-hour turnaround. Rush orders: as little as 3 business days. Every quote includes a firm delivery date. Request a quote for your estimate.
Absolutely. Single-piece prototypes to 10,000+ parts per month. High-mix/low-volume cells and dedicated production lines. Many clients start with prototype validation and transition to production with us. See injection molding for high volume.
3D: STEP (.stp, .step), IGES (.igs), SolidWorks (.sldprt), Parasolid (.x_t), STL. 2D: PDF, DWG, DXF. Include a dimensioned PDF drawing for the fastest quote. Submit files here.
Via our RFQ form or email thomas@plasticpartscustom.com. Include 3D models or 2D drawings, material preference, quantity, and any special requirements. Engineering team responds within 24 hours.
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