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Why Machine Your Plastic Parts?

Updated: Jun 17, 2022

CNC Machining of parts is the best manufacturing choice when low to medium volume of plastic components is required. The process from idea to manufacturing can be very quick with the use of CNC Machining. Compared to injection molding, closer tolerances are possible and there is no long lead time to produce molds or tooling. Shorter lead times with machining means greater design flexibility, easily adjust components on successive orders.


Benefits of Machining:

  • Closer Tolerances Possible

  • Design Flexibility

  • Fast Turnaround Time

  • Low Quantity Required


Here is a list of known Machined Parts out in these following Industries. This list is by no means complete or limited to:


• Beverage Processing and Bottling Equipment

- Chain Guides, Gears, Sprockets

- Wear Plates, Bumpers, Conveyor Guides

- Manifolds, Pistons, Nozzles

- Vacuum Shoes, Cup Rings

- Timing Screws, Star Wheels

- Rollers and Roll Bodies

- Other Wear, Structural or FDA Compliant Parts


• Chemical Process Industry

- Seals, Gaskets, Check Valves and Valve Bodies

- Spacers, Gears, Wear Plates

- Bearings, Scraper Blades


• Chromatography Equipment

- Pump Heads, Valve Stator and Rotor Bearings

- Columns, End Fittings

- Cartridges, Flow Cell Bodies


• Concrete & Paving Equipment

- Sheaves and Pulleys

- Cribbing Plates, Outrigger Float Pads

- Rollers, Scraper Blades, Wheels

- Bearings, Bushings, Wear Plates and Pads

- Push Plates, Polishing Disks


• Conveyors and Packaging Equipment

- Chain Guides

- Wear Plates, Bumpers, Conveyor Guides

- Gears, Sprockets

- Rollers, Roll Bodies, Manifolds

- Other Wear, Structural or FDA Compliant Parts


• Crane and Lift Equipment

- Wire Rope Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Wear Plates, Slider Pads, Bearings, Bushings

- Hose Guide Sheaves and Hose Clamps

- Guide Blocks, Rollers, Wheels

- Cribbing Plates (Outrigger Mats)

- Outrigger Float Pads


• Food Processing Equipment

- Wear Plates and Pads

- Feed Screws, Molds, Dies, Plungers

- Cams and Cam Followers

- Chain and Conveyor Guides

- Gears, Sprockets

- Other Wear, Structural or FDA Compliant Parts


• Forestry Equipment

- Wire Rope Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Wear Plates and Slider Pads

- Bushings

- Hose Guide Sheaves and Hose Clamps

- Guide Blocks

- Rollers, Wheels

- Cribbing Plates (Outrigger Mats)

- Outrigger Float Pads


• Material Handling Equipment

- Wire Rope Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Wear Plates, Slider Pads, Guides

- Bushings, Bearings, Rollers, Wheels

- Cams and Spacers

- Hose Guide Sheaves and Hose Clamps

- Guide Blocks

- Cribbing Plates (Outrigger Mats)

- Outrigger Float Pads


• Medical Equipment

- Bearings, Bushings, Wear Surfaces

- Handles and Doors

- Fastening Nuts

- Wheels, Rollers


• Mining Equipment

- Wire Rope Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Wear Plates, Slider Pads, Guide Blocks

- Bearings, Bushings

- Hose Guide Sheaves and Hose Clamps

- Rollers, Wheels

- Scraper Blades


• Off-Shore Equipment

- Wire Rope Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Hot Stab Plugs for Well Heads

- Thread Protectors

- Pipe Centralizers

- Wear Plates, Slider Pads, Bushings, Bearings

- Manifolds, Seals, Valve Seats

- Wear Rings


• Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment

- Bearings, Bushings

- Wear Plates, Bumpers,

- Chain and Conveyor Guides

- Gears, Sprockets

- Manifolds

- Rollers and Roll Bodies

- Wheels

- Other Wear, Structural or FDA Compliant Parts


• Stage Equipment

- Rope Sheaves

- Sheave Assemblies


• Steel Mills and Roll Shops / Hot or Cold Mills

- Water-Cooled Bearings For Mill Stands

- Filler Plates for Uncoiling/Recoiling

- Thrust Collars

- Drive Dogs

- Spindle Slippers

- Drive Coupling Blocks and Inserts

- Chock Liners

- Roll Bodies and Roll Assemblies for Table Rollers or Accumulators

- Fiber and Caster Bearings

- Bearings for Table Rolls, Zero Section Casting Rolls, Charge Carts and Mill Stands


• Transformer Equipment

- Insulation


• Utility Hoists and Vehicles

- Wire Rope Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Wear Plates, Slider Pads

- Bushings, Bearings

- Hose Guide Sheaves, Hose Clamps

- Guide Blocks, Rollers, Wheels

- Cribbing Plates (Outrigger Mats)

- Outrigger Float Pads


• Wire Drawing and Cable Manufacturing Equipment

- Wire Sheaves and Sheave Assemblies

- Guide Wheels and Rollers

- Eyelet, Hook, Traverse and Snail Guides

- Trunnion Rollers for Stranding Machines

- Capstans

- Canvas Rods

- Drawing Rings

- Drawing Cones




All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this publication are presented in good faith and are, as a rule, based upon tests and such tests are believed to be reliable and practical field experience. The reader, however, is cautioned, that Diversified Designs does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information and it is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of Diversified Designs products in any given application.


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