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CNC Routing

CNC Routing

Produce consistently accurate plastic components in high volumes using the efficiencies of our CNC router service

Why use a CNC router for volume plastic components?

Computer numerically controlled (CNC) routing is for cutting CNC tool paths, to your desired geometrical shape and size, supplied in a STEP or CAD file, using a subtractive machining process.

IPFL have a large capacity of the latest high-speed CNC Routing machines, built for larger format industrial machining. Experts in plastic routing, we produce highly accurate quality components, in a variety of plastics including; Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Acetal, PTFE, SRBP.

Our dedicated team are on hand for design optimisation of your CAD file, we will help guide you on the most efficient process and material for your plastic components if you require it.

Simply supply your design in a STEP or CAD file for the subtractive machining process to do its work.

  • Develop more offerings for sectors including aerospace, automotive, broadcasting/audio, defence, and medical
  • With larger format industrial machining, let IPFL provide you with the extensive capacity from our latest high-speed CNC router technology
  • Combine our expertise and cutting-edge CNC router capability to produce plastic components from materials including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Acetal, PTFE, SRBP, Ultem, PEEK, Acetyl, and COC

CNC Routing: The IPFL Edge

Detailed and Complex Cuts: Our CNC routers are adept at executing complex cuts and detailed patterns with high accuracy.
Material Flexibility: Capable of handling a diverse range of plastics, our CNC routing services are adaptable to your specific material requirements.
Custom Tailoring: We provide personalized CNC routing services, ensuring each project is approached with a unique perspective and tailored execution.

Why Choose IPFL for CNC Routing?

Expertise in Intricate Designs: Our team specializes in translating complex designs into reality, offering unmatched precision.
Efficient and Scalable Production: From one-off custom pieces to large-scale production runs, our CNC routing is efficient, reliable, and scalable.
Quality Commitment: Each routed component undergoes stringent quality checks, ensuring it meets our high standards and your exact specifications.

Acrylic

Acrylic's properties include high machinability, good thermal properties for a broad range of temperatures, and the distortion-free light transmission.
Appearance
Transparent
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
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Acetal

Acetal is a high strength, high rigidity homopolymer with excellent surface coeffiecient making it ideal for demanding industrial and medical applications.
Appearance
Tough smooth finish
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
Acetal Plastic Product Development

COC

This very new material is now being leverage for applications where other materials such as acrylic could not perform.
Appearance
Transparent
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
Micro-fluidic Diffusion Bonded manifold

Ultem Machining – Reliable Under Extreme Conditions

ULTEM is a High performance thermoplastic, also known as PEI, or polyetherimide, and is usually transparent amber in colour.
Appearance
Tan transparent
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
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PEEK

PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is a high performance plastic utilised for applications requiring chemical and water resistance as well as high temperature applications.
Appearance
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
Product Developers and Specialists UK

PVC

PolyvinylChloride (PVC) is a well known and widely used plastic polymer which comes in two basic forms with slightly varying properties.
Appearance
Various
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
custom PVC plastic Enclosure manufacturer UK

ABS Machining – Impactful Strength & Adaptability

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a high impact, tough material available with a range of options and properties.
Appearance
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
Vacuum Formers UK

Corian

This beautiful looking material is composed of acrylic with mineral additives giving it a stone-like appearance.
Appearance
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
Corian material

HDPE

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a high strength to density ratio polymer which is generally considered a low cost solution to many applications.
Appearance
Tough smooth finish
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
hdpe uk plastics

Mylar

Mylar is the branded group of Polyethylene Terephthalate films and plastic sheets from Dupont. Supplied in a variety of different styles and finishes there are many applications which this materials can be applied.
Appearance
Clear sheet
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
mylar uk plastics

PET-G

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G), is a light, semi-rigid material with good impact resistance. With its low water absorbtion it is commonly used in aqueous environments and can be utilised through both machining and 3D printing processes.
Appearance
Various
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
petg uk plastics

PTFE

PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), often known as Teflon, is well know for its low surface coefficient which makes it ideal for many industrial and medical applications.
Appearance
Tough smooth finish
Toughness
Flexibility
Temperature Resistant
Technical Information
PTFE Boxes, Cases and Enclosures
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Applications

We provide essential parts for the medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, security, audio and broadcasting equipment industries; to name but a few.
At IPFL, our CNC routing services are perfectly suited to a variety of applications, tailored to meet both the detail and scale of your projects. Whether it’s for high-volume production or unique, custom pieces, our CNC routing process ensures high-quality results. We cater to:

  • Medical research & equipment
  • Special purpose equipment
  • Scientific instrumentation
  • Product development
  • Universities
  • Defence & Security