Plastic processing

With more than 35 years of experience, Induflex specialises in plastic processing. We process plastic for many different industries in countless ways and to the highest quality standards. With the right processing method, you get exactly the finished product you want.

Industrial technician at one of our CNC turning centers.

What is plastic processing?

Plastic processing encompasses a wide range of processes such as milling, turning, laser cutting with a knife, engraving and manual methods such as bending, gluing or polishing.

You can read more about the various options for plastic processing below or navigate through the competencies you are looking for at the top of the page.

CNC turning machine turning a plastic part in white plastic approved for use in food processing

Chip-removing CNC processing

In CNC processing, material is removed from plastic materials such as rods or sheets using computer control and cutting tools. By removing the material, the machine forms a workpiece with a specific shape.

At Induflex, we have extensive experience with CNC milling and turning, which are two of the most commonly used processing methods. This is because they ensure high precision and efficiency in the production of finished plastic products. We offer both 3- and 5-axis milling.

Both are ideal for manufacturing technical components and machine parts in high-quality engineering plastics or high-perfomance plastics.

Plastic

cutting

Plastic can be cut using a laser or knife, depending on the material selected and the desired items.

Laser cutting is the method we have the most experience with when it comes to manufacturing plastic parts. It is a thermal cutting process in which the laser burns through the material with impressive precision and a high-quality cut. Laser cutting gives you a precise and consistent result for your plastic parts.

Cutting or milling on a cutting plotter is a quick and efficient way to cut plastic items. Plates made of acrylic, polycarbonate and PET, for example, can be cut on a plotter. In addition, we also process high-tech materials such as carbon fibre, which is something completely new.

Plastic

cutting

Plastic can be cut using a laser or knife, depending on the material selected and the desired items.

Laser cutting is the method we have the most experience with when it comes to manufacturing plastic parts. It is a thermal cutting process in which the laser burns through the material with impressive precision and a high-quality cut. Laser cutting gives you a precise and consistent result for your plastic parts.

Cutting or milling on a cutting plotter is a quick and efficient way to cut plastic items. Plates made of acrylic, polycarbonate and PET, for example, can be cut on a plotter. In addition, we also process high-tech materials such as carbon fibre, which is something completely new.

Laser cutting is well used for acrylic in particular at Induflex.

Laser engraving on plastic

Laser engraving allows you to achieve a unique look and permanent marking on your plastic product. This method is used when the focus is on increased functionality or safety.

Laser engraving removes part of the surface, thereby creating the desired motif in the material. The engraving is a permanent marking that can only be removed by grinding or wearing away the surface.

Laser engraving is a hygienic marking method that does not affect the food approval of an item, making it perfect for the food industry or medical sector. The start-up costs for this method are relatively low.

Laser workshop with three laser cutter and acrylic at Induflex in Støvring

Manual processing of technical plastics

Production is also geared towards manual processes such as bending, gluing and polishing.

Bending is a process that aims to produce plastic items with a permanent change in shape. The process can be carried out either as hot or cold bending, with the method used depending on the material, purpose and desired quality.

Bonding plastic requires different types of adhesive. With the right adhesive and precision, bonding can produce almost invisible joints.

Acrylic plastics is particularly well suited to polishing, which can be used to achieve mirror-like surfaces. Manual polishing is used for larger and easily accessible surfaces. The shape and size of the object determine which polishing method will give the desired result.

An employee adjusts piece of acrylic that is placed on a heat-bending table.

Questions and answers

If you would like to receive a non-binding quote or place an order, simply send an email to induflex@induflex.dk.

Please attach a drawing of your item in either DXF or STEP format, or possibly a PDF.

You are also welcome to call us on +45 9837 1988 or fill in the contact form below – we will then ensure that the right employee contacts you.

We will send you a quote with a price before we start producing your order, unless we agree otherwise.
Standards serve as guidelines to ensure quality, safety and compatibility. They act as a common language between companies, consumers, etc., ensuring that the expectations of buyers and sellers are aligned.

The most commonly applicable standards for plastics are RoHS2, REACH and UL 94.

RoHS2 is a standard that concerns restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The REACH Regulation is a chemical legislation in the EU that aims to ensure that chemicals are used safely and thus protect human health and the environment. The EU's chemical agency, ECHA, receives registrations and assesses whether they comply with the relevant legislation.

The UL94 standard is a classification of flame-resistant plastics. The standard classifies materials according to flammability into six groups.

In addition, there are a number of standards within various industries, including:
- EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
- Automotive components
- ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
- MT (Medical Technology)
At Induflex, we comply with all of the above standards.

We also process and sell food-approved materials and are therefore registered with and inspected by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, where we have an elite smiley in food contact materials (FKM).
As a rule of thumb, we can produce items ranging in size from several metres down to millimetres.

However, this depends on the tolerances you require, the shape of the item and whether, for example, holes need to be drilled in the item, etc.

If you are unsure whether we can manufacture your item, please do not hesitate to contact us.
At Induflex, we can produce even very narrow tolerances in plastic.

When you order a plastic item from us, it complies with Danish Standard ISO 2768-1 (medium) as standard. We measure tolerances at room temperature, around 21 °C.

We can, of course, agree on a different tolerance if you wish.

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