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Plastic Machining Services UK

UK Plastic Machining Services

UK Plastic Machining Services – Routed Solid Sheet Plastic – CNC Turned Plastic Parts – CNC Milled Engineering Plastics – Fabricated Plastic Parts.

Why Choose Sentinel Plastic Machining Services?

In Short, “Unrivalled Experience”.

Notably, Sentinel’s has many years CNC Plastic Machining experience. Furthermore, in that time, they have accumulated a vast amount of plastic material knowledge. Also, gathering an enviable amount of technical manufacturing capabilities. All of which, enables the company to remain a leading force in the UK for plastic Machining and plastic fabrication.

Reliably, for over 30 years, here in the UK, Sentinel Plastics have been supplying a Plastic Machining Service to its many customers. Manufacturing equally, complex, and simplistic Industrial Plastic Parts. Customers Include industries such as, Subsea, Renewables, Power Control and the wider Switchgear industry. Hence, in that time, perfecting stand out unique techniques. Certainly, a cost-effective source for all their requirements. This includes, Fabricated Bus bars, Shields, Covers, Epoxy Glass, GPO, PVC, Polycarbonate Guards, PTFE and Nylon Bushes and ABS Bearings. Commonly, customers utilise Sentinel as a one stop shop Services for Machined Plastic Parts and more.

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Custom Bespoke Plastic Parts Services

Unquestionably, Sentinel’s popularity is due to always being at the forefront of Plastic Engineering capabilities. Justifiably, Considered by many, as one of the top Plastic Companies in the UK. In short, for Machining Quality Plastic Components.

Moreover, having capability to Manufacture Parts from simple to highly complex shapes. Also, an extensive range of Plastic Machining Services including CNC Machining, cutting, Routing, lathing, drilling, and Milling. Not least, a team of highly Experienced engineers and CAD technology. Thus, enabling Bespoke engineered Components to your exact requirements. Certainly, we can Manufacture single units or large quantities using a wide variety of Engineering Plastic Material from stock. Moreover, Quotations can be provided from either existing samples or drawings.

Engineering UK Plastic Machining Services

Sentinel Plastics comprehensive Plastic Machining Service facilities. Where to go for Quality Plastic CNC Machining.

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Most notably, on-time delivery and top Quality Components are of prime importance. Hence, being totally committed to customer satisfaction and building long-term relationships.

Having ISO 9001-2008 certification, therefore, proves how compelled the Company is to meet the highest standards. From, quotation to receiving your order and finally until despatch.

Certainly, emphasis, is on the importance of offering a happy customer Experience.

Plastic Machining Help

Also, upon request, also able to assist you with the configuration and design of your Machined Plastic Components. We know what different Plastics can do and which types of processing are practicable from a technology perspective. As such, we provide you with the support from the selection of Material to the design on the most advanced CAD systems. Finally, to the precise Machining and customisation of a Part that will function optimally for four application.

In Summary

Finally, here at Sentinel Plastics Ltd UK we are versatile and very Experienced. For any requirements we always aim to be as helpful as possible. When molding or extruding is not a viable option, then we can help!

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Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Plastic Machined | Milled | Routed | Turned | Fabricated

Firstly, and most noteworthy, the Company has been involved in Insulation Plastic Fabrication since its inception in 1989. Hence, it can boast, and class itself amongst the top, highly Experienced Insulation Plastic Fabricators. But also, as individual Plastic Fabricators, Sentinel Plastics skilled team have many years’ Experience under their belts. Thus, giving the Company the ability to Manufacture Custom Parts from basic to highly complicated shapes. These are produced to high Quality standards. To conclude, customers have expressed that they are extremely happy in knowing, the Company have highly Experienced staff with up-to-date Fabrication capabilities and facilities.

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Insulation Plastic Fabricated Materials

Furthermore, Plastic Fabrication Services are available for the vast range of Insulation Plastics in today’s market. Notably, no work is subcontracted, everything the customer requires is all in-house Insulation Plastic Fabrication. Certainly, a diverse range of industry required Components can be produced. Of course, having very Experienced Insulation Plastic Fabricators, if required, these Parts can be Manufactured for a rapid delivery. So, being recognised reliably as specialised Insulation Plastics, i.e., Phenolic, Tufnol, GPO and Polycarbonate. As well as many more types of Engineering Plastic Materials from PVC, Polypropylene, Polyethylene to ABS.

Engineering Plastic Line Bending

Without doubt, Sentinel Plastics Fabrication capabilities takes many forms. Apart from the Insulation bobbins and Fabricated busbar structures. Material forms fall into many and varied Material brackets. While being able to Weld and bend Polypropylene, PVC and Polycarbonate. Adhesives and Folding/ Plastic Line Bending other Materials such as Perspex, ABS, PVC and PETG. Assembly also takes place, with fixings or adhesives of Polycarbonate, PETG, Polypropylene and PVC. Capabilities include, Plastic bending skills developed through many years’ Experience. Hence, our Experienced Plastic Fabricators Division can cut, bend, glue, weld, saw, route, assemble, and polish just about any type of Material. Hence, able to create virtually any Insulation Plastic Fabricated product.

GPO Fabricated & Machined Parts

Also, the makeup of GPO Fabricated Material is a blend of Fiberglass with a polyester resin. Therefore, the result of this blend is a Material that offers excellent ark and track resistance. The commonly known GPO3 is one of the most popular grades of GPO. This is a popular grade, specified by many Technical departments, mainly due to its high temperature Insulation capabilities. Also, because of being the most economic choice of GPO Material, it is also noteworthy for being a Material which can be easily Machined to Custom applications.

Epoxy Glass Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Epoxy Glass Machining – Further, Sentinel Plastics Machines Custom Epoxy Glass Parts to customer specifications, samples or drawings. Our Plastic CNC Machine shop specifically caters for Industrial Plastic Materials such as Epoxy Glass.

Certainly, an important laminated Glass Epoxy Material, composed of woven fibreGlass cloth and an Epoxy resin. Epoxy Glass Fabrication carried out daily. Being flame resistant with a good strength to weight ratio. A product widely used in electrical applications. Notably, high heat and mechanical stability conditions. Epoxy Glass also has a very low water absorption rate. Even when Machined into finished Parts and Components Epoxy Glass retains its shape and size even operating at its Material limits for prolonged periods of time.

Experienced Plastic Fabricators of Plastic Guards

Some bespoke projects require extra attention. Hence, our technical knowledge and innovative processes are there to assist all the way from concept and design through to Manufacture. Be it simple Perspex panels or Polycarbonate safety guards through to complex Plastic Fabrication. Through pride and dedication, Sentinel is a respected Fabricator of high-Quality Guards, Screens, Fabricated Components, all used in a wide variety of industries.

Reliable Plastic Parts Supplier

Proudly, we are a reliable Insulation Plastic Fabricator of high-Quality Customer Specification Parts, which includes covers and shrouds. Plus, many more variations of Fabricated Components used in a wide variety of industries.

In Summary

To conclude, our emphasis is on the importance of offering a comprehensive one stop shop. Able to Manufacture Components and Parts to customers exacting requirements. So, unlike most others, only Fabricators of specific Plastics, Sentinel’s comprehensive knowledge on all types of Plastic methods of Manufacture.

Finally, here at Sentinel Plastics Ltd we are versatile and very Experienced Plastic Fabricators. Why not call us, for any requirements we aim to be as helpful as possible. When molding or extruding is not a viable option, then we can help!

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G10 – FR4 Machining – Epoxy Glass Laminates

G10-FR4 Machining

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

What is G10–FR4 Machining Materials. In essence they are Epoxy Glass based Insulation Plastic. As such, these laminates offer high mechanical strength and dimensional stability. Also, extremely durable, and maintain their properties wet or dry. Therefore, the result of this blend is a Material that offers excellent ark and track resistance.

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G10–FR4 Machining – Perfect for Milling

Certainly, the commonly known G10–FR4 are the most popular grades. Further, G10-FR4 Glass cloth reinforced Epoxy natural is a yellowish to light green colour. In short, Epoxy resins are among the most versatile and widely used Plastics in the electronics field. Primarily, because water absorption is virtually nil. Thus, rendering it an outstanding insulator.

Also, G10–FR4 Machining Material known for being the most economic choice of Insulation. Also, for Bespoke applications, it is a Material which can be being easily Machined.

Examples, G10-FR4 Materials are widely used to Manufacture are Insulating supports, high voltage Insulation, bus bar supports and mounting panels in electrical apparatus are just some.

Furthermore, based on the needs of its application, it comes in several grades and forms.

G10 – FR4 Sheet Machining

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Further, there are many advantages to using G10-FR4 Machining Materials. In the main, having high structural strength. But also, excellent Electrically Insulating properties.

G10-FR4 Turned Parts

Also, as with most laminates, raw materials are available in standard sheets & rod sizes.

G10-FR4 Machining of Bespoke Parts

Further, all Parts manufactured by Sentinel Plastics Ltd are customer specific Bespoke Parts. Either, from working from Prototypes to drawings or, the making one off to hundreds of Parts. Importantly, Sentinel Plastics has flexibility to meet most requirements.

Moreover, Epoxy Material is nearly immune to shrinkage. Hence, holding its form factor and dimensional stability. Above all, at temperatures, as high as 285° F. Thus, this property makes it ideal for use in electronic equipment. With, Components that generate excessive heat. Also, should it combust at higher temperatures, the bromine added during the Manufacturing process, renders it self-extinguishing. In short, another important factor for making its use in aerospace Engineering so prominent.

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Plastic Machining Fabrication of Parts

Plastic Machining Fabrication

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

CNC Plastic Machining Fabrication of Bespoke Plastic Products.

Introducing, Sentinel Plastic Machining Fabrication, the CNC Plastic specialist, Bespoke Plastic Machined Parts. Experienced Plastic Fabricators of all types of Industrial Plastic to customer specifications.

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Some examples, commonly Plastic Machined Parts Materials are Nylon 6, Cast Nylon, Nylatron MoS2, Glass filled Nylon, HDPE, LDPE, PE1000, PE500, PTFE, Teflon, PVDF, Acetal, Tufnol, PEEK, Arnite, Delrin, SRBP Tube, SRBF, Polypropylene and Epoxy Glass. Ultimately, we consider ourselves to be one of the top Delrin Acetal Machining Companies in the UK.

Moreover, producing precision Plastic Turned Parts to very high-Quality standards, in many variant forms.

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Noteworthy, Sentinel can produce items from many different types on Industrial Plastics. Certainly, the knowledge built up gives Sentinel a leading edge when it comes to fabricating. Materials such as, Polycarbonate (Lexan®), Polypropylenes (PP), Polyethylene (PE), ABS and PVC . Moreover, a constant flow of complex and varied fabrications is being repeatedly produced through the skills and the latest technologies available at Sentinel.

Other Available Facilities are…..

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Firstly, conventional drilling is available for high production batches making use of jigs and fixtures at low cost. The extensive range of Industrial Plastics available makes it necessary to have a team of very Experienced machinist to produce and supply the correct customer specified size holes and cut-outs. Furthermore, at Sentinel we have Experience in Insulation Materials. This includes Tufnol, Phenolic, Polyester and Epoxy Materials. Most noteworthy, these react very different to Polypropylenes, Perspex, Makrolon®, Lexan®, and Nylons when routed, drilled, Turned, Milled and Fabricated. Plastic Machining Plastic Fabrication.

Polyester Glass Plastic Machined Fabricated

Certainly, GPO3 is well liked for being a Material which can also be easily Machined to Bespoke applications. The following are just some examples. Including, Insulating supports, high voltage Insulation, and mounting panels.

Furthermore, at Sentinel Plastic Machining & Plastic Fabrication, your Parts can be Turned or Milled, as well as Routed and Fabricated. Also, Welding, Polishing and Assembly of Plastic Parts are just some of the other Services available. Especially relevant, whether you require Precision Parts, Prototypes, Production Batches or just some help and advice. Importantly, Sentinel Plastics Ltd staff are more than willing to help. So, please peruse the website. Plus, let us help with your enquiry on an email. Alternatively, please do give us a call. Plastic–Machining–Plastic–Fabrication Specialists.

Plastic machining & plastic fabrication

About us

Firstly, Sentinel Plastic Machining Fabrication is an Industrial Engineering Plastics Company specialising in CNC Machining, and Fabrication to customer specifications.

Certainly, Since its inception in 1989, the Company has been Machining and fabricating all types of Industrial Plastics. Hence. our customer base is varied and covers a wide range of industries including:

Renewable energy •Point of Sale •Power Control •Food Manufacture •Switchgear •Automotive •Medical.

At Sentinel, we offer Machining facilities which include CNC Milling, CNC Turning, CNC Fabrication & CNC Routing on our four 3Mx2M tables.

Also, Machining capacity includes: •Circular Saws •Flame & Mechanical Polishing •Routing •Drilling •Gasket Work •Assembly •Finishing.

Plastic CNC Machining and Fabrication Success

Importantly, for 2018 Sentinel Plastic Machining Fabrication, CNC Machining Plastic specialists and Fabrication, we are investing and expanding more due to our popularity and keep up with growing demand.

Further, spending sums money expanding our facilities and buying new CNC Machines. All as Part of our growth strategies.

The outlay will ensure we, as Engineering and Industrial Plastic specialists, continue to meet increasing demand while keeping at the forefront of industry innovations.

New developments, at our site in the heart of the UK, includes reconfiguring the Manufacturing facility. Also, a dedicated Materials store and an incoming goods receiving area, as well as homes for newly acquired machinery.

Investment in online marketing, including a new website; www.sentinelplastics.co.UK, has ensured Sentinel’s presence remains international as well as national. With a fair percentage of interest now coming from the USA as well as European customers.

Machining & Fabrication Capacity

Furthermore, Sentinel Plastics recent equipment purchases include: 2 New Mazak CNC Machines. Thus, both expanding capacity and increasing the Company’s capabilities. Hence, this will bring the total number of Machines introduced to the Company within the last 18 months up to 6.

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Certainly, continued investment in current and new employees enhances existing capabilities. Thus, attracting new skills and young apprentices.

Moreover, investment certainly points towards a bright future for all those involved. in driving the Companies continued success. Sentinel Plastics Ltd

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Tufnol 6F45 Machined Parts to Customer Specification

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

Firstly, 6F/45 is a Cotton fabric-based Epoxy laminate. At Sentinel, we are Tufnol Machining specialists. Moreover, machining Tufnol 6F45 regularly. A Fine weave cotton/Epoxy resin laminated Plastic (SRBF – Synthetic Resin Bonded Fabric)
To begin, some general information can be found, from ® Tufnol. Most notably, information about synthetic resin bonded fabrics for Engineering applications and Machined Components.
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Tufnol is a Trade Name – Of which, 6F45 is Just one Type

Most noteworthy, ® Tufnol 6F45 Epoxy cotton grade has a unique combination of properties. Hence, making it particularly useful for applications requiring extra performance. Especially relevant, is the good all-round performance, good dimensional stability and outstanding machinability. Finally, its principal features are its excellent electrical properties,

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Further, ® Tufnol 6F45 is made with a specially modified Epoxy resin. Thus, gives a high Insulation resistance and electric strength. But also, exceptional resistance to surface electrical tracking. Also, first class electrical properties, which, when combined with the excellent wear resistance, of fine weave cotton, provide, a combination of properties not found in other grades.

Most notably, grade ® Tufnol 6F45 is mechanically strong. And, resistant to a wide range of chemicals. Furthermore, it has low water absorption and good dimensional stability. Resulting in, a fine tolerance and a superb, Machined finish to Materials, such as 6F45.

Certainly, virtually all laminated Engineering Industrial Plastics Materials can be Machined and Fabricated at Sentinel Plastics.
We are a Company offering our customers a wealth of knowledge. Thus, covering the huge range of Engineering Industrial Plastic Materials. Available in, Sheet, rod, Fabricated and Machined form.

Impressively, Sentinel has Five Engineering Industrial Plastics CNC Routing Machines. All of which, can produce any cut shape. From the extensive range of Industrial Plastics available in today’s market. Visit our Engineering Materials Page.

Tufnol 6F45 Machining Specialists

With Tufnol, phenolic cotton Materials are the workhorse grades for general mechanical applications. Further, they are strong and tough with very good wear resistance. Also, easy to Machine into finished Components.

Tufnol Sheets are available with cotton fabric reinforcements. These, range from fine weave to coarse. In general, the medium to coarse weave grades are used for larger and more rugged Components, Thus, requiring good all-round strength and toughness. Similarly, the finer Tufnol fabric grades are chosen for their superior finish, higher dimensional stability and improved strength in thin sections.

Also notable, the electrical properties also tend to be superior in the finer weave grades. But, the range includes a medium fabric weave, with enhanced electrical properties, suitable for electromechanical application. Notably, the two most widely used Tufnol cotton fabric grades are: Carp Brand and Whale Brand.

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