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CNC or computer numerical control of manufacturing machines like mills and lathes was the next stage of development from NC – numerical control. NC has allowed the machines to operate automatically using a fixed program for the first time. This boost automation of the production process led to significant improvements in the consistency and quality of the final components. The addition of a computer within the machines allowed operators to write programs right into the machines and optimize and update them as they want. This required new machine operators who had the training and skills required to program the machines. All these developments have totally revolutionized the workshop practice within a generation, as machinists evolved from skilled machinists operating manual machines, to computer operators able to run complex machining processes.
Today CNC machining is a widely used process in the manufacturing sector which involves the usage of computers to operate machine tools like mills, bathes, grinders and routers. Under CNC machining, these tools function through numerical control. A computer program is made for an object and all manufacturing machines are programmed with CNC machining language that controls all features like coordination, feed rate, speed and location. CNC machining is used in manufacturing metal and plastic parts. The machining of plastics can be advantageous, requiring close tolerance dimensions, low volume production and/or difficult to mold configurations. There is a wide range of plastics to choose from, but determining which one is the right for a specific application can be quite challenging. Most common industries that use plastic machining services are medical, automotive, building/construction and the transport, and all of them use components made from delrin/acetal and nylon.
Delrin is a type of hard plastic that is used for impact and wear resistance in a large array of applications. Because it can resist moisture, it is a perfect choice to use in wet environments. Its amazing dimensional stability, stiffness and strength bring a high level of resilience and durability to application configurations. When it comes to CNC machining, delrin is consistent internal stress type of plastic which means it is easily fabricated and machined and it experiences small changes in dimensions during the machining process and use. If you run a business that requires machining delrin, it is always a good choice to rely on reputable plastic machining service providers. These companies use CNC milling delrin, CNC turning and/or laser cutting machinery to create the parts you need.
There are lot of benefits of using CNC plastic machining services. The whole process is more precise compared to manual machining and can be repeated in the same manner over and over again. Because of the precision, this process can produce the most complex shapes and even some very complex three-dimension shapes that would be impossible to make with manual machining. That is why CNC machining is used in industries that require very repetitive tasks or high level of precision.
