A machine shop that makes parts for the semiconductor industry has a project that requires one-inch long pieces of PEEK rod that they put through a milling operation to produce finished parts. The shop produces hundreds of these pieces annually. When the company first started to produce these parts years ago, the first step in their manufacturing process was for a machinist to cut PEEK rod into blanks using a band saw. This required hours of work from a highly skilled technician. Supplied plastic blanks save manufacturing time The machine shop manager contacted one of Curbell’s salespeople to discuss this challenge. Curbell was able to provide the shop with molded PEEK discs that were just the right size for the project. This reduced the time required to make the parts, and it resulted in a cost savings for the machine shop. The PEEK semiconductor components are now an extremely profitable job for the shop. Need blanks or materials cut-to-size? We can help. For decades, Curbell Plastics has supplied high quality plastic materials to machine shops and manufacturers. If you need help with material selection, please contact Curbell Plastics today. Call 1-800-553-0335 | Ask an expert | Explore our materials Explore More Resources PEEK Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures. Performance Advantages of PEEK™ White Paper - Performance Advantages of Victrex® PEEK™