Milling

Plastic and Metal Milling

At Clark Rubber & Plastic, we have the tools and the team to effectively and efficiently mill metals and plastics and produce the precise components that your project needs. Milling allows us to create simple or complex shapes from high-end thermoplastics or any other plastics that have the necessary rigidity. This is a great way to produce quality components on large or small scales, and since we don’t need to create special molds for every component, milling allows us to minimize your costs and still deliver quality, reliable parts.

Milling Capabilities

Milling is one of the most common forms of CNC turning, and our state-of-the-art tools and experienced staff can handle highly complex parts and deliver the results you need for almost any project. Our milling tools produce smooth surface finishes and optical clarity, and at Clark Rubber & Plastic we will consistently deliver the precision and accuracy you expect on every part.

We offer both plastic milling and metal milling for your products. Plastics have a number of variables associated with them compared to metal, but we can account for them all and maintain the necessary tight tolerances during and after the machining process. We can deliver high-quality components for a wide range of applications and industries, from automotive and appliances to solar and military. Our milling capabilities also makes it possible to work in the volumes that you need, whether you’re working on small prototypes or large component runs. When your project calls for more than milling, we also offer plastic extrusion and rubber molding to meet your broader manufacturing needs.

About the Milling Process

We’ve refined our manufacturing process to support efficient, high-quality production of both plastic and metal milled components. Here is more information about each stage of the process:

• Design Consultation: We begin with a detailed review of your part drawings and performance goals. Our engineering team assesses key factors like tolerances, wall thickness, and surface finish requirements. We will also help you determine if plastic extrusion, rubber molding, or CNC milling is the right method for your specific needs.
• Material Selection: Our experts help you select the most suitable material based on your application’s mechanical, thermal, and chemical requirements.
• Precision Milling: We use high-precision CNC milling equipment when creating products in both plastic and metal. Whether you need intricate features or simple planar cuts, our team has the tools and expertise to get it done right.
• Quality Assurance: Every part undergoes rigorous quality control checks using precision measuring tools. For plastic parts, we inspect for issues like warping, burrs, and dimensional creep. For metal components, we verify surface finish and structural integrity.

Why Milling Is Ideal for Precision Component Manufacturing

Precision milling can produce a wide range of products and scale up or down according to your project’s needs. When you need custom parts that are machined to some very precise tolerances, this may be the right choice for you. Our team understands the unique behaviors of plastics and metals during milling, such as heat sensitivity in plastics and tool wear with metals, and we apply that knowledge to provide consistency and accuracy in every part. Reach out to our team to speak with one of our specialists and determine whether or not milling is the right solution that can deliver the machined parts you need.

Work With Our Plastic Extrusion and Milling Team

We are committed to working closely with our clients on every project. Our business has been growing steadily since the early 70s, and we are constantly adding new products and services to our repertoire. Along with plastic and metal milling, we also offer plastic extrusion and rubber molding services, among others. Contact us today to partner with a company certified to IATF 16949:2016 (First Edition) and get the high-quality components you need.