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Polyethylene (PE) CNC Machining Service

Get custom polyethylene (pe) parts from RapidDirect with precision cnc machining for prototypes and production.

  • Custom parts for prototypes and production
  • Fast turnaround
  • Precision manufacturing and finishing
CNC machined Polyethylene part 1
CNC machined Polyethylene part 1

Polyethylene (PE) in CNC Machining

Polyethylene is a lightweight thermoplastic with low friction, impact resistance, and chemical resistance. RapidDirect CNC machines HDPE, LDPE, and UPE / UHMW-PE for automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer applications.

  • Low friction: Polyethylene's low-friction surface suits moving and sliding components.
  • Chemical resistance: PE grades resist many chemicals for demanding environments.
  • Impact resistance: Polyethylene provides durable performance in parts exposed to repeated impact.

Selection note: Choose a polyethylene grade for its balance of stiffness, flexibility, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and wear performance. CNC machining supports custom prototypes and production parts.

Polyethylene (PE) CNC Machining Capabilities

Price$$
Lead timeAbout 6 days
Minimum wall thicknessMinimum 0.8 mm
Tolerances±0.005 in (±0.125 mm)
Maximum part size1200 × 500 × 150 mm
Available polyethyleneHDPE, LDPE, and UPE / UHMW-PE
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Compare Polyethylene Grades

Compare HDPE and LDPE by yield strength, elongation, and density.

Material & condition Key characteristics Tensile strength, yieldMPaElongation at break%Densityg/cm³ Material data
HDPE
High impact resistance Chemical resistant Dimensionally stable Lightweight
26–33 500–800 0.941–0.965
LDPE
Tough & flexible Chemical resistant Lightweight Low cost
7–10 100–650 0.91–0.93
UPE / UHMW-PE
Wear resistant High impact resistance Chemical resistant Low friction Lightweight
— 200–350 0.93–0.94

Polyethylene (PE) Manufacturing Facilities

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