Machining plastics with CNC

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13-03-2007, 00:53

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Re: Machining plastics with CNC

I don't know what sort of tolerances you are looking for, but we have had great success machining MDF (although I hate the dust) and Baltic Birch Plywood on our CNC router. The baltic birch plywood held tolerances down to a few thou... great for press-fitting bearings for the shooter on last year's robot.

Not knowing the design and tolerances or application, however, it is difficult to suggest any alternatives. Hopefully you find something that works.

Jason

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