CNC rubber and plastic milling and drilling

CNC rubber and plastic milling and drilling are key processes for the production of electronic and home automation components.

With RoboFeed’s advanced automation solutions, these operations reach new levels of precision and reliability while optimizing production efficiency.

What is CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastic?

CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastics are machining processes that use rotary tools to shape, drill, and finish polymeric or elastomeric materials with great precision.

Computer numerical control (CNC) allows programming and management of every step in the process, including cutting speed and drilling depth, ensuring repeatability of the result even on complex geometries.

What is the purpose of CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastic?

CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastic are used to create enclosures, mounts and structural components for electronic devices, home automation systems and control equipment.

These materials offer a combination of light weight, electrical insulation and chemical resistance, making them perfect for applications in electronics and home automation.

The process is used to produce both small prototype runs and large production volumes, ensuring short lead times and high precision.

The advantages of CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastic

  • HIGH PRECISION FOR DELICATE MATERIALS
    CNC machining of rubber and plastics allows for parts with very tight tolerances, while maintaining the delicacy needed to machine soft materials without deformation or damage.

  • REDUCED PRODUCTION TIME
    CNC automation ensures a continuous and reliable process, reducing setup and machining times. Robofeed solutions enable rapid tool changes and constant monitoring, minimizing errors.

  • VERSATILITY FOR DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
    CNC milling and drilling are suitable for a wide range of polymeric materials, including PVC, polyethylene, polyurethane, and synthetic rubbers, providing versatility for a variety of industries, including components for electronics and home automation.

How to optimize the process?

To optimize CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastics, it is essential to choose the correct cutting parameters based on the material and complexity of the geometry. RoboFeed automation solutions improve productivity by reducing tool change times and intelligently managing the entire production cycle.

The integration of advanced CNC machine tools enables real-time monitoring of every stage of processing, ensuring complete control and high-quality results for electronic components.

Industrial applications

CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastics are processes widely used in the electronic components and home automation industry with 5-axis machining centers. Some of the main applications include casings for electronic devices and electrical insulation components.

Italtronic

Leading companies such as Italtronic of Padua, Italy, have chosen Robofeed to increase precision and efficiency in their manufacturing processes, resulting in high-quality products for the global market.

CNC milling and drilling of rubber and plastic: RoboFeed services

RoboFeed offers customized solutions for every rubber and plastic CNC machining need, with a highly specialized approach for the electronic components and home automation industries.

Our custom solutions, such as RoboFeed A20, are designed to fit specific manufacturing needs, with a wide variety of options for milling and drilling of polymeric materials. These machines are equipped with pull-out tower drawers, a Fanuc M10ld/12 robot, a custom retraining station, and a Cognex IN-SIGHT 2800 2D vision station.

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