Polycarbonate Machining Services
Get CNC Polycarbonate parts with tight tolerances, delivering high clarity, strength, and impact resistance for demanding applications.
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We Provide CNC Polycarbonate Machining Service Specific to Your Need!
We offer precision CNC machining for polycarbonate parts, covering both prototyping and full-scale production. Our team works with various grades of polycarbonate and understands how to manage its unique characteristics—like heat sensitivity and tendency to chip—during machining. Whether it’s for optical clarity, impact strength, or tight dimensional tolerance, we tailor the process to meet your project’s specific requirements.
- Tight tolerance control, up to ±0.05 mm
- Stress control to ensure dimensional stability
- Fast turnaround for both small runs and large batches
- Support for custom finishing, assembly, and secondary operations
What is Machined Polycarbonate
Machined polycarbonate refers to parts made from solid PC sheets or rods through CNC milling or turning. Compared to other plastics, polycarbonate handles machining quite well—it doesn’t chip easily, holds tight tolerances, and can be cut into clear, impact-resistant parts. However, it does require careful speed and cooling control to avoid stress marks or clouding on the surface.Machined Polycarbonate Grades We Work With
We work with a range of polycarbonate grades to meet different project needs—from clear visual prototypes to high-heat, high-impact industrial parts. Each grade has its own strengths, and we’re familiar with how they behave under CNC machining. Some of the common grades we machine include:- General Purpose Polycarbonate
- Flame-Retardant Polycarbonate (UL94 V-0 Rated)
- Glass-Filled Polycarbonate
- Medical-Grade Polycarbonate
- Optical-Grade Polycarbonate
Types of CNC Polycarbonate We Offer
Machined Polycarbonate Properties
Here are the typical material properties of machined polycarbonate. Actual performance may vary depending on grade, additives, or fillers.| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ~60 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ~2,300 MPa |
| Impact Strength (Izod) | ~850 J/m |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | ~130°C at 1.8 MPa |
| Glass Transition Temp | ~150°C |
| Density | ~1.2 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption (24h) | ~0.15% |
Benefits of CNC Polycarbonate
- Strong impact resistance
- Good clarity for transparent parts
- Holds tight tolerances
- Handles high temperatures
- Good electrical insulation
- Easy to bond or fasten
Shortcomings of CNC Polycarbonate
- Scratches easily
- Can crack under stress
- Sensitive to some chemicals
- Needs careful machining
- Higher material cost
Popular CNC Polycarbonate Part
Her are some popular Polycarbonate machining parts we have made:- Protective covers
- Light diffusers
- Transparent enclosures
- Electrical housings
- Control panels
- Display lenses
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