Vespel Machining
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PPI Manufacturing is a recognized industry leader in the machining of Vespel. A durable polyimide-based plastic, Vespel is a highly resilient material used in demanding applications. Our approach to Vespel machining is backed by an innovative manufacturing environment further enhanced through Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles. Through our dedication to quality and precision, we have become the largest producer of Vespel parts for the aerospace sector.
Our Vespel machining capabilities consist of several standard and specialized machining processes taking place under both ISO 9001:2015 standards and AS9100D certified quality systems. Milling, drilling, turning, boring, threading, tapping, knurling, broaching, and gear cutting are just some of the operations we can perform. Our machining capacity supports part dimensions up to 20-inches long by 16-inches wide by 16-inches high and our turning capacity can support parts 1/16- to 15-inches in diameter. Through our combination of CNC and manual machining, we are able to hold ±0.0005-tenths tolerances.
PPI can produce small to large quantities with short lead times and can accommodate expedited deliveries. We also are able to manufacture functional and visual prototypes. For additional information, please contact us.
Vespel Machining Capabilities
- Machining Processes
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- Milling
Drilling
Turning
Boring
Threading (External, Internal)
Tapping
Knurling
Broaching - Counterboring
Countersinking
Pocketing
Profiling
Reaming
Parting/Cutting
Facing
- Milling
- Capabilities
- Manual Lathes and Mills
CNC Lathes and Mills
3- to 4-Axis Capabilities
- Material Diameter Range
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- Min
1/16 in. - Max
15 in.
- Min
- Part Length, Width, & Height Ranges
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- Mills
Length: 1/16 in. — 20 in.
Width: 1/16 in. — 16 in.
Height: 1/8 in. — 16 in. - Lathes
Length: .050 in. — 8 in.
Diameter: 1/16 in. — 15 in.
- Mills
- Tolerances
- ± 0.0005-tenths
- Production Volume
- Prototype
Short Run/Expedite
Small to Large Volume Runs
- In-House Lead Times
- 2 - 6 Weeks
Expedite/Rush Available
Additional Information
- Industry Focus
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- Aerospace
Technology
Defense - Medical
Space Transportation
Energy
- Aerospace
- Industry Standards
- AS 9100
ISO 9001
ITAR Compliant
(all to current standards)
- Efficiency
- Six Sigma Practices
Lean Manufacturing Principles
- File Formats
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- AutoCAD (DWG,DWZ)
DXF
GIF
IGES - JPG or JEPG
PDF
STEP
- AutoCAD (DWG,DWZ)