PEEK Parts Processing:Precision Injection Molding and Machining

There are two main options for processing peek parts: precision injection molding and machining, both of which have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of different processing techniques needs to be considered from several directions:

First of all peek machining is the use of CNC programming will be PEEK material cut into the desired shape, while injection molding processing requires the use of mold injection melting peek particles injected into the mold to form the desired part style.

One of the biggest differences between peek machining and peek injection molding is the cost. peek machining is usually more expensive than peek injection molding parts because it requires more time and labor costs, and peek machining is more time-consuming. peek injection molding is comparatively more efficient, and it can save a certain amount of manpower, and material wastage costs.

Number of peek injection molded parts

Then choose peek machining and peek injection molding processing also need to consider the number of parts you need, for a small number of parts, peek machining is a good way, so more flexible, can easily and efficiently change the size of the parts and production of small batches of peek parts, injection molding is suitable for mass production of parts, the early stage of the need to invest in a larger tooling manufacturing costs, once on-line, the cost of each part will be Once online, the cost per part will be significantly reduced.

Lead Time

Quality

When choosing between peek machining or peek injection molding, the surface finish of the peek part is also an important factor to consider, peek machining can get a better surface finish of the product, while peek injection molding will make the product surface slightly rougher surface finish. The injection molding process can produce more complex deformation of the part, peek machining method is difficult to do.

Summary

Whether peek machining or peek injection molding processing is a very good way of processing peek products, peek machining is suitable for a small amount of parts that are difficult to injection molding process, injection molding process is suitable for large quantities, geometric shape is simple, easy to mold the parts, you can synthesize the above factors, choose the appropriate peek processing technology.