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High-Performance Plastics Machining for Aerospace

High-performance plastics including PEEK, Ultem, Torlon, and Vespel provide weight savings and specialized properties for aerospace applications. Machining requires temperature control and specialized tooling to prevent melting and deformation.

±0.001" to ±0.005"
Tolerances
32-63 Ra
Surface Finish
4+
Qualified Shops
Certified
AS9100

Why Aerospace Requires Aerospace Plastics & Composites

  • ✓Significant weight reduction vs metals
  • ✓Electrical insulation properties
  • ✓Chemical resistance
  • ✓Wear resistance without lubrication
  • ✓Radar transparency for radomes

Typical Applications

→Bushings and bearings
→Electrical insulators
→Structural brackets (weight critical)
→Seal and gasket components
→Radome structures
→Interior components

Materials Commonly Machined

PEEK - General high performanceUltem (PEI) - Flame resistantTorlon (PAI) - High strengthVespel - Extreme temperatureDelrin (POM) - Dimensional stabilityPTFE - Low friction

Technical Considerations

  • •Sharp tooling prevents melting
  • •Air blast cooling often preferred over flood
  • •Low feeds and speeds for thermoplastics
  • •Support thin walls to prevent deflection

Machine Shops with Aerospace Plastics & Composites Capability

JAH Machine Inc.

✓Government Verified
CAGE: 85DP2Updated Jul 26, 2025

Brea, CA

SAM-registered machine shop in Brea, CA. CAGE code 85DP2. AS9100 certification registry-verified.

Certifications

AS9100 Certified
ISO 9001 (self-reported)
ITAR (self-reported)
5 services
5 materials
CNC Machining
Precision Machining
Grinding
+2 more

Materials:

AluminumSteelStainless SteelTitanium+1 more

Government Registration

UEI:K5MLNL7J2D95
7142036011
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J&E Precision Tool, LLC

✓Government Verified
CAGE: 0SQ14Updated today

Southampton, MA

SAM-registered machine shop in Southampton, MA. CAGE code 0SQ14. AS9100 certification registry-verified.

Certifications

AS9100 Certified
ISO 9001 (self-reported)
ITAR (self-reported)
13 services
4 materials
CNC Production
CNC Turning
Manual Prototyping
+10 more

Materials:

Aerospace AlloysMedical Grade MaterialsDefense Specification MetalsHigh-Precision Materials

Government Registration

UEI:FT5ADF1FMSM3
(413) 527-8778
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Premier Precision Machining, LLC (Rand Machine Products)

✓Government Verified
CAGE: 7ZS83Updated today

Falconer, NY

SAM-registered machine shop in Falconer, NY. CAGE code 7ZS83.

3 services
3 materials
Precision Machining
Welding
Fabrication

Materials:

AluminumSteelStainless Steel

Government Registration

UEI:FCBJFVJN4LM7
7166655217
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ADVANCED BORING AND TOOL CO

✓Government Verified
CAGE: 72YA5Updated today

TROY, MI

SAM-registered machine shop in TROY, MI. CAGE code 72YA5.

Certifications

AS9100 (self-reported)
ISO 9001 (self-reported)
ITAR (self-reported)
6 services
CNC Turning
Welding
Fabrication
+3 more

Government Registration

UEI:XS71QUT7VJF8
1586598930
Website
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Tolerances Achievable

Position
±0.001" to ±0.005"
Surface Finish
32-63 Ra
General
±0.002"

Recommended Certifications

AS9100 →ISO 9001 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aerospace Plastics & Composites?

High-performance plastics including PEEK, Ultem, Torlon, and Vespel provide weight savings and specialized properties for aerospace applications. Machining requires temperature control and specialized tooling to prevent melting and deformation.

Why is Aerospace Plastics & Composites important for aerospace?

Significant weight reduction vs metals

What tolerances can be achieved?

±0.001" to ±0.005"