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Machining based on a semi-product is the fastest and cheapest way to produce a finished part. The general machining techniques used for plastics are very similar to those used for non ferrous alloys.

Plastics are thermal insulators and do not evacuate the heat produced by the cutting tool. It should be noted that materials that include a charge of materials suffer more distortion during machining. Machining by removing shavings cuts the reinforcing fibres, can release new stresses, creates distortions and therefore complicates the achievement of tolerances. In some cases a second stabilisation is recommended after rough machining and before finishing work.

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