PEEK (polyetheretherketone) parts offer the following advantages in machining:
Processability: PEEK has good processability and can be processed by cutting, drilling, milling, turning, etc. Its processing performance is stable and it is not prone to problems such as tool wear and high surface roughness.
Heat resistance: PEEK has excellent high temperature resistance and can maintain stable performance in high temperature environments. This makes PEEK components advantageous in high-temperature applications such as aerospace, automotive engines, and more.
Chemical resistance: PEEK has excellent chemical resistance and can resist the erosion of chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents. This makes PEEK components widely used in fields such as the chemical industry and medical devices.
Wear resistance: PEEK has excellent wear resistance and can be used for a long time in a high friction environment without being easily worn. This makes PEEK parts advantageous in applications that require wear resistance, such as automotive drivetrains, mechanical seals, etc.
In terms of application technology, the following technologies can be used for machining of PEEK components:
Cutting processing: Using cutting tools to perform cutting, milling, drilling and other processing on PEEK, the required shape and size can be obtained.
Thermoforming processing: PEEK has good thermal stability and can manufacture parts with complex shapes through thermoforming processing. Thermoforming can use methods such as hot press molding and hot blow molding.
3D printing technology: PEEK materials can also be processed through 3D printing technology. This technology enables the manufacture of components with complex shapes and can be customized as needed.