{"title":"Custom Plastic Part Manufacturing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"colmaindes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extra-larger\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/27_a1d62a04-e961-488a-aa42-4227f4c56e94_1438x575_crop_center.png?v=1664993180%20\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/27_a1d62a04-e961-488a-aa42-4227f4c56e94_1438x575_crop_center.png?v=1664993180%20\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorck, a leading digital manufacturing company, provides extremely reliable, top quality, and fast custom plastic part manufacturing using 3D printing, CNC machining, plastic injection, and urethane casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorck is an expert company in the  assembly and fabrication of sheet metal parts, CNC machined precision metal parts, 3D printed parts, composite materials, and parts made with molding and castingfor a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, robotics,  industrial, automotive, electronics, energy, hardware, and consumer products. Our team of highly qualified engineers and cutting-edge facilities will provide you with quality products with the quickest turnaround time at a competitive price. Whether you have high volume production projects or rapid prototyping needs, Norck can manage it with the results better than expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/get-a-quote\" title=\"GET A QUOTE\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/pages\/get-a-quote\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to get a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for your next sheet metal, CNC machining, 3D printing, or molding assembly project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s now give you some insight how Norck achieves custom plastic part manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Custom plastic part manufacturing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom plastic part manufacturing designates a set of fabrication methods used to manufacture a custom part, such as :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Medical\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/medical\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/pages\/medical\"\u003eMedical\u003c\/a\u003e: orthosis and prosthesis devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Industrial\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/industrial\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/pages\/industrial\"\u003eIndustrial\u003c\/a\u003e: jigs and fixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/hardware\" title=\"Hardware\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/pages\/hardware\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/a\u003e: customized hardware parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aerospace-and-defense\" title=\"Aerospace and Defense\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/aerospace-and-defense\"\u003eAerospace \u0026amp; Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e: Prototypes, interior command units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/robotics\" title=\"Robotics\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/robotics\"\u003eRobotics\u003c\/a\u003e: Robot's bodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Consumer Products\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/consumer-products\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/consumer-products\"\u003eConsumer products:\u003c\/a\u003e Enclosures and product's bodies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Hardware\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/hardware\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/a\u003e Plastic bearings, handles, covers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Education\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/education\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/pages\/education\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e: Conceptual prototypes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the advantages of Custom plastic part manufacturing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom plastic part manufacturing offers many advantages over medium and high-volume production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower production costs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eA custom part might cost more per part than medium or \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"High Volume Production\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/high-volume-production\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/collections\/high-volume-production\"\u003ehigh-volume production\u003c\/a\u003e. But it is cost-effective for two reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt doesn't require a big budget for development, tooling, and fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt can be manufactured in smaller quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly customizable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e As the name suggests, a custom plastic part is customizable. Your product can be as custom as you can imagine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient for startups and small businesses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Custom plastic part manufacturing is ideal for startups and small businesses since it helps them turn any idea into a tangible product and test the market before diving into mass production.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow is it fabricated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are several manufacturing processes to produce custom plastic parts. Which can be divided into three types:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditive manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic 3D Printing: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a process used to produce custom parts by printing layers of plastic materials. Plastic 3D Printing uses multiple methods to create custom plastic parts, and it is evolving. At Norck, we offer numerous 3D printing methods, such as FDM, SLA, SLS, Polyjet, Carbon DLS, and HP multijet fusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-1.png\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-1.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-2.png\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-2.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed plastic materials include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS Like (resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC Like (resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e PP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePP Like (resin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTPU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is mainly used in the earliest stages of product development and can be used in conceptual models, functional prototypes, tooling, electronics, jewelry, and medical industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e + Cost-effective process with a vast choice of plastic and elastomeric materials\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Weaker results compared to other plastic manufacturing processes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\" start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtractive manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC machining: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC machining (Computer Numerical Controlled machining) designates a process that uses a computer to control the trajectory of the machining tool. It employs many machining techniques, such as milling, drilling, and cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNC Turning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This method uses a lathe to turn workpieces at high speeds and a tool with a special shape to remove layers of material from the workpiece. The workpiece shape is generally revolutionary. If the workpiece is long enough, an extra part is used to support the weight of the workpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-3.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-3.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC Milling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milling is a process that uses a rotating tool to remove material from the fixed workpiece. There are two types of milling, horizontal and vertical milling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-4.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-4.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed materials are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCPVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHDPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLDPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePEI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePMMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePTFE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications of subtractive manufacturing: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is widely used in various sectors such as Aerospace, automotive, medical, and oil and gas. It makes gears, jigs and fixtures, and elastomer seals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e + Accurate process with lower fabrication costs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e -  Manufacturabilité is limited to simple shapes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\" start=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormative manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjection molding: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn injection molding, molten plastic pellets are fed into a mold cavity under high pressure. After the plastic solidifies, the mold is opened, and the part is ejected. Mold is made from hardened steel and contains the shape of the part to be molded. The Injection molding process is used for high and medium-volume production.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-5.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-5.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrethane Casting: \u003c\/strong\u003eUrethane Casting is a plastic molding process used to duplicate a master component submerged into liquid silicone. After the silicone mold solidifies, it is opened, and the master part is extracted. The mold is closed and injected with urethane, then gets heated to harden the urethane and extracted. Urethane Casting is used for low-volume production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-6.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-6.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-7.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-7.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid silicone rubber molding: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a rubber molding process that injects silicone and color into a mold, which is heated to solidify, then the part gets ejected. The mold is made from hardened steel and contains the body of the part to be molded. The liquid silicone rubber molding process is used for high and medium-volume production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-8_65018bf0-05d6-4ecd-a299-bceafe361ebb.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/PlasticPart-8_65018bf0-05d6-4ecd-a299-bceafe361ebb.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is widely used in various sectors such as Aerospace, automotive, medical, oil, and gas. It is used to make enclosures, handles, switches, jigs, and fixtures, electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e + Accurate process with a vast choice of materials and colors\u003cbr\u003e+ lower fabrication costs\u003cbr\u003e- High cost of tooling and often long cycle time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterjet, laser, and plasma cutting: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a set of cutting methods that use heat or water to cut through almost any type of material to produce a part or product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e We offer the following finishes for custom-manufactured parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTextures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSurface finish (smooth or matte)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInserting threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePad printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaser engraving \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWelding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClear coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/collections\/Norck_logo_for_collection_892bc1c8-7809-4f74-b6b5-cd5f55d3d575.png?v=1718495788","url":"https:\/\/portugues.norck.com\/en\/collections\/custom-plastic-part-manufacturing.oembed","provider":"NORCK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}