Plastic is the most common material used in CNC machines. It is a durable and light weight which can be easily handled, processed and also available in various shapes and sizes. Plastic has many advantages over other materials like wood, aluminum etc. It is more affordable, easy to set up and maintain than other materials, it is easy to cut and shape, it has good electrical conductivity, it does not corrode or rust, it does not need painting or finishing and it is non-toxic to humans and animals
Plastic blocks are available in many shapes and sizes from small ones with a diameter of 2 inches up to blocks measuring 8 inches in diameter. These plastic blocks are used for holding machine tools such as drill presses, wood lathes, milling machines etc., as well as for machining different types of plastics such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), polycarbonate or polycarbonate injection molded parts etc.
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