Plastic Machined Parts & Services

We provide innovative, custom solutions for a wide range of industries and applications—pairing design-for-manufacture support with responsive lead times. Plastic CNC machined parts are a common, cost-effective choice thanks to their light weight, chemical resistance, and electrical insulating properties. Explore our core CNC machining services and industries served for examples of how we help teams move from concept to parts in hand.

D.W. Ram is a leading provider of plastic machined parts and plastic machining services in Chicago. We provide innovative, custom solutions for a wide variety of industries. Plastic is a versatile, cost-effective choice for many applications where weight, corrosion resistance, or electrical insulation matter most. Plastic CNC machined parts are valued for their durability, chemical resistance, and machinability.

Plastic offers maneuverability and handling benefits over metal while providing comparable strength and rigidity, all at a much lower weight. Exact performance characteristics vary by plastic type, but common benefits include:

• • • Durable
    • Resists Corrosion
    • Withstands Heat
    • Resists Chemicals
    • Stands Up To Low Temperatures
    • Resists Water
    • Good Electrical Insulating Properties
    • Low Dissipation Factor
    • Resists Light
    • Formable
    • Low Coefficient Of Friction
    • Resists Ultraviolet Light
    • Machinable
    • Withstands Weathering

D.W. Ram has the knowledge and experience to machine parts from a wide range of engineering-grade plastics. Relationships with leading suppliers mean we have access to many plastic materials, including:

• Delrin (Acetal/POM) — high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability.
• PEEK — a high-performance thermoplastic built for extreme heat and chemical environments.
• PTFE (Teflon) — outstanding chemical resistance and an exceptionally low coefficient of friction.
• UHMW-PE — superior abrasion resistance and impact strength.
• Nylon — tough, wear-resistant, and well-suited for load-bearing applications.
• Polycarbonate — high impact strength paired with optical clarity.
• PVC — cost-effective, corrosion-resistant, and easy to machine.

Our specialty is producing components using your print, specification, or purchase order requirements. If you have a concept that needs development, you’ve come to the right place. We work with you to make a prototype for validation and testing, and production kicks off once the design is acceptable.

D.W. specializes in producing high-quality plastic parts made to your exact specifications. With various services under one roof, we can turn around turnkey components quickly and affordably. Our capabilities include:

• CNC Machining
• Welding And Fabrication
• Reverse Engineering Parts
• Custom-Built Machinery
• Prototyping And Production

D.W. Ram is dedicated to delivering quality products to clients. As a leading provider of custom plastic machined parts, we’re proud to supply plastic components for use in many critical industries, including aerospace and aviation, medical and lab equipment, commercial food and packaging, transportation and railroad, telecommunications and electronics, and general manufacturing.

From prototyping to full-scale production runs, D.W. Ram can help you deliver products to market quickly. We have a steadfast commitment to exceptional quality and on-time delivery. Feel free to contact us to learn more about plastic machined parts—we’re happy to discuss your needs in greater detail.