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Subtractive Manufacturing and Custom Machining Services

Browse all content related to all of our Subtractive Manufacturing and Custom Machining Services with bar and platestock from turning, milling, drilling and die cutting.

6 days ago
Nylon Bars or Self-Lubricating Plastic: Which Material Should You Choose for Moving Parts?

Nylon or self-lubricating plastic? Compare wear resistance, friction, and moisture performance to pick the right bar stock for your application.

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24 days ago
Custom CNC machining service for wear parts by igus®

Learn more about the igus® custom machining service: https://www.igus.com/custom-parts-services/subtractive-manufacturing/cnc-service Contact an igus® custom parts expert: https://www.igus.com/service/contact?contact=97b0561e-4e70-4e6d-b9a9-cbce8cb027c6 Manufacturing custom wear parts from self-lubricating plastics has never been easier thanks to the custom CNC machining service available from igus. It offers: Instant & transparent pricing Automated feasibility and tolerance checks Predictable service life Get started today and see how your designs can benefit from custom motion plastics components.

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about 3 years
Custom parts manufacturing methods from igus®

Learn about the different methods igus uses to manufacture custom parts with this infographic!

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over 3 years
Custom Manufacturing: Which method is best for you?

Custom manufacturing methods vary greatly, and knowing which one to use for a specific part or application can be difficult. Read this blog to learn more about these methods and when to use which ones

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over 3 years
Custom Machined Parts from Plastic Design Guide

This design guide offers 10 tips for machining plastic components to avoid issues that could arise from treating plastic the same as metal in subtractive manufacturing.

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about 5 years
bar stock & tribo-tape 2021 catalog

Browse our iglide® bar stock and tribotape product catalog

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over 5 years
How to choose the right custom bearing production method

Join iglide® Product Manager Nicole Lang & Startups Product Manager Preston Souza to learn about the production methods available for designing custom parts.

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over 5 years
Quick Tips For Growing Your CNC Machine Shop Business

Let''s review how your CNC machine shop can perfect a growth strategy that wins new agreements despite today''s challenging obstacles.

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almost 6 years ago
Got Bearings? Need Customs?

In this post, learn about the different machining and prototyping options available to figure out which method is the most ideal for you custom design.

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over 6 years
Choosing your custom parts manufacturing

Interested in having a custom part created? View this infographic about the various manufacturing methods available from igus® & discover which is best for you.

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over 9 years
iglide® Bar Stock and Plate Material

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over 9 years
Custom Machining Services with iglide® Bar Stock

Watch this video to learn about our iglide® bar stock manufacturing.

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over 9 years
iglide® Plate Material for Freedom in Design Engineering

Watch to learn about iglide® plate materials for freedom in design engineering.

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