Popular CNC Milling plastic parts recommendation:
Electronic equipment housing (ABS / PC)
Use: for handheld devices, routers, controller housing
Features: light, impact-resistant, easy to assemble
Transparent display window / optical window (acrylic / PC)
Use: for display protection plate, lampshade, instrument panel
Features: high transparency, polishable, good visual display effect
Robot arm housing / light-load joint cover (ABS / POM)
Use: automation equipment protection shell, non-load-bearing structural parts
Features: light weight, wear resistance, suitable for complex structures
Medical equipment housing and control button (ABS / PEEK)
Use: dental equipment housing, handheld control terminal
Features: good biocompatibility (PEEK), fine processing
3C prototype parts (ABS / Delrin)
Use: mobile phone housing, power housing, interface cover
Features: suitable for proofing, good structural integrity, optional colors
Tooling fixture / jig support (POM / Delrin)
Use: for small batch assembly fixtures and positioners
Features: good self-lubrication and high dimensional stability
Advantages of using plastic materials:
Lightweight materials: suitable for parts of the structure that do not require metal strength
Low-cost proofing: used for initial design verification and product iteration
High processing efficiency: CNC is well adapted to most plastic materials
Optional colors / flexible surface treatment: spray painting, laser engraving, grinding and polishing, etc.