{"id":11718,"date":"2026-07-06T01:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T01:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/?page_id=11718"},"modified":"2026-08-20T13:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:20:50","slug":"pe-machining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/nl\/pe-machining\/","title":{"rendered":"PE-bewerking"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11718\" class=\"elementor elementor-11718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6473b56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6473b56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff97ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ff97ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 01: HERO -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-hero,#weldo-pe-hero *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-hero{--blue:#2d2f91;--cyan:#55b9cf;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--bg:#f3f9fd;--soft:#eaf6fc;--line:#c5e3f2;--white:#fff;width:100%;padding:64px 24px;background:var(--bg);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto;padding:36px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(45,47,145,.07);display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.95fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);gap:48px;align-items:center}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-media{min-width:0;min-height:500px;padding:18px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden}\n#weldo-pe-hero img{display:block;width:100%!important;height:100%!important;max-height:500px;object-fit:contain!important;object-position:center}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-eyebrow:before{content:\"\";width:48px;height:6px;border-radius:99px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan))}\n#weldo-pe-hero h1{max-width:720px;margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--ink);font-size:clamp(30px,3vw,35px);line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-.02em}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-intro{max-width:760px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:17px;line-height:1.72}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px 22px;margin:24px 0 26px;padding:0;list-style:none}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-list li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;color:#35515e;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-list li:before{content:\"\u2713\";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;display:grid;place-items:center;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;background:var(--blue);font-size:12px;font-weight:900}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-button,#weldo-pe-hero .peh-button:visited{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:52px;padding:0 25px;border:1px solid var(--blue);border-radius:10px;color:#fff!important;background:var(--blue);font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none!important;transition:.2s ease}\n#weldo-pe-hero .peh-button:hover{color:var(--blue)!important;background:#fff}\n@media(max-width:950px){#weldo-pe-hero .peh-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}#weldo-pe-hero .peh-media{min-height:360px}#weldo-pe-hero img{max-height:420px}}\n@media(max-width:620px){#weldo-pe-hero{padding:42px 14px}#weldo-pe-hero .peh-inner{padding:22px 16px;border-radius:18px}#weldo-pe-hero .peh-media{min-height:280px;padding:10px}#weldo-pe-hero .peh-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}#weldo-pe-hero .peh-button{width:100%}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-hero-title\">\n  <div class=\"peh-inner\">\n    <figure class=\"peh-media\">\n      <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5-axis-machined-PE-part.webp\" alt=\"Five-axis CNC-machined polyethylene part\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n    <\/figure>\n\n    <div class=\"peh-copy\">\n      <p class=\"peh-eyebrow\">Custom Polyethylene Parts<\/p>\n      <h1 id=\"weldo-pe-hero-title\">CNC PE Machining Services<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"peh-intro\">Polyethylene combines low friction, moisture resistance, chemical resistance and impact durability for wear, sliding and chemical-service parts. Send your drawing and operating requirements for a tailored PE machining solution and cost estimate.<\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"peh-list\">\n        <li>Low friction and moisture absorption<\/li>\n        <li>Strong chemical and impact resistance<\/li>\n        <li>Low-force workholding for flexible stock<\/li>\n        <li>Heat-controlled milling and turning<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <a class=\"peh-button\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/file-upload\/\">Upload Your Drawing&nbsp; \u2192<\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 02: MATERIAL SELECTION -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-grades,#weldo-pe-grades *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-grades{--blue:#2d2f91;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--soft:#eef8fd;--line:#c5e3f2;width:100%;padding:72px 24px;background:#fff;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-eyebrow{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-grades h2{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-lead{max-width:920px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 34px;margin-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-material{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px minmax(0,1fr);gap:22px;align-items:center;padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-media{width:150px;height:150px;margin:0;display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--soft)}\n#weldo-pe-grades .peg-media img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}\n#weldo-pe-grades h3{margin:0 0 10px;color:#304b58;font-size:21px;line-height:1.3}\n#weldo-pe-grades ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}\n#weldo-pe-grades li+li{margin-top:5px}\n@media(max-width:980px){#weldo-pe-grades .peg-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n@media(max-width:560px){#weldo-pe-grades{padding:54px 16px}#weldo-pe-grades .peg-material{grid-template-columns:110px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px}#weldo-pe-grades .peg-media{width:110px;height:110px}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-grades\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-grades-title\">\n  <div class=\"peg-inner\">\n    <p class=\"peg-eyebrow\">PE Material Selection<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"weldo-pe-grades-title\">Polyethylene Grades for Machined Parts<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"peg-lead\">Select the grade from stiffness, wear, impact, chemical exposure and compliance requirements.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"peg-list\">\n      <article class=\"peg-material\">\n        <figure class=\"peg-media\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/HDPE-material-board.webp\" alt=\"HDPE material board for CNC machining\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/figure>\n        <div>\n          <h3>HDPE<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Rigid, impact-resistant and chemically stable.<\/li>\n            <li>Used for plates, housings, supports and valve parts.<\/li>\n            <li>Sharp tools and uniform support help maintain flatness.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"peg-material\">\n        <figure class=\"peg-media\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/UHMW-PE-part.webp\" alt=\"Machined UHMW-PE part\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/figure>\n        <div>\n          <h3>UHMW-PE<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Low friction with excellent wear and impact resistance.<\/li>\n            <li>Used for guide rails, wear strips, bushings and liners.<\/li>\n            <li>Light clamping and controlled finishing reduce distortion.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"peg-material\">\n        <figure class=\"peg-media\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MDPE-material-part.webp\" alt=\"Machined MDPE material part\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/figure>\n        <div>\n          <h3>MDPE<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Balances flexibility, toughness and chemical resistance.<\/li>\n            <li>Used for covers, piping parts and protective supports.<\/li>\n            <li>Workholding is matched to its lower stiffness.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"peg-material\">\n        <figure class=\"peg-media\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/special-PE-material-part.webp\" alt=\"Special modified polyethylene machined part\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n        <\/figure>\n        <div>\n          <h3>Special &amp; Modified PE<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Includes UV-resistant, antistatic, filled and regulated grades.<\/li>\n            <li>Selected by temperature, chemicals, load and compliance needs.<\/li>\n            <li>Filled grades require adjusted tooling and cutting parameters.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 03: MATERIAL PROPERTIES -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-properties,#weldo-pe-properties *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-properties{--blue:#2d2f91;--cyan:#55b9cf;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--bg:#f3f9fd;--soft:#eaf6fc;--line:#c5e3f2;width:100%;padding:72px 24px;background:var(--bg);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-properties .pep-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto}\n#weldo-pe-properties .pep-eyebrow{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-properties h2{margin:0 0 13px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}\n#weldo-pe-properties .pep-lead{max-width:980px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#weldo-pe-properties .pep-layout{margin-top:24px}\n#weldo-pe-properties .pep-table-wrap{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff}\n#weldo-pe-properties table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n#weldo-pe-properties th,#weldo-pe-properties td{padding:10px 14px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.35;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n#weldo-pe-properties th{color:#fff;background:var(--blue);font-weight:800}\n#weldo-pe-properties th:last-child,#weldo-pe-properties td:last-child{border-right:0}\n#weldo-pe-properties tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n#weldo-pe-properties td:first-child{width:34%;color:#35515e;background:var(--soft);font-weight:800}\n#weldo-pe-properties td:not(:first-child){color:var(--muted);background:#fff}\n#weldo-pe-properties .pep-note{margin:15px 0 0;color:#6b838e;font-size:12px;line-height:1.6}\n@media(max-width:620px){#weldo-pe-properties{padding:54px 14px}#weldo-pe-properties .pep-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto}#weldo-pe-properties table{min-width:580px}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-properties\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-properties-title\">\n  <div class=\"pep-inner\">\n    <p class=\"pep-eyebrow\">PE Property Data<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"weldo-pe-properties-title\">PE Material Property Ranges<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pep-lead\">Representative parameter ranges for commonly machined unfilled HDPE and UHMW-PE stock.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pep-layout\">\n      <div class=\"pep-table-wrap\">\n        <table>\n          <thead><tr><th>Property<\/th><th>HDPE<\/th><th>UHMW-PE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><td>Density<\/td><td>0.95\u20130.96 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><td>0.93\u20130.96 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Tensile strength at yield<\/td><td>23\u201326 MPa<\/td><td>17\u201322 MPa<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Tensile modulus<\/td><td>950\u20131,400 MPa<\/td><td>470\u2013700 MPa<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Elongation at break<\/td><td>100\u2013600%+<\/td><td>200\u2013350%+<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Hardness<\/td><td>Shore D 64\u201367<\/td><td>Shore D 62\u201366<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Water absorption<\/td><td>0.03\u20130.10%<\/td><td>0.01\u20130.05%<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Typical service range<\/td><td>\u221250 to +80\u00b0C<\/td><td>\u2212150 to +80\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"pep-note\">Representative room-temperature values for unfilled stock shapes. The purchased grade and supplier test method govern the final material specification.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 03: PARTS AND APPLICATIONS -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-parts,#weldo-pe-parts *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-parts{--blue:#2d2f91;--cyan:#55b9cf;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--bg:#f3f9fd;--soft:#eaf6fc;--line:#c5e3f2;width:100%;padding:72px 24px;background:var(--bg);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-eyebrow{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-parts h2{margin:0 0 13px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-lead{max-width:890px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:30px}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-card{min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-icon{height:190px;margin-bottom:20px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--soft);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}\n#weldo-pe-parts svg{display:block;width:min(190px,72%);height:150px;color:var(--blue)}\n#weldo-pe-parts h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.35}\n#weldo-pe-parts .pep-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.65}\n@media(max-width:920px){#weldo-pe-parts .pep-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@media(max-width:590px){#weldo-pe-parts{padding:54px 14px}#weldo-pe-parts .pep-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}#weldo-pe-parts .pep-icon{height:170px}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-parts\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-parts-title\">\n  <div class=\"pep-inner\">\n    <p class=\"pep-eyebrow\">Machined PE Components<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"weldo-pe-parts-title\">Parts Built Around Wear, Motion and Chemical Exposure<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pep-lead\">The part geometry, fit and service environment determine whether HDPE, UHMW-PE or another PE grade is the right choice.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pep-grid\">\n      <article class=\"pep-card\"><div class=\"pep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 150\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M28 102h164v22H28zM40 82h140v20H40z\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M55 77V31h110v46\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M75 51h70\" stroke=\"#55b9cf\" stroke-width=\"7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Guide Rails &amp; Wear Strips<\/h3><p>Low-friction contact surfaces for conveyors, automation and material-handling systems.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pep-card\"><div class=\"pep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 150\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><ellipse cx=\"110\" cy=\"75\" rx=\"69\" ry=\"51\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><ellipse cx=\"110\" cy=\"75\" rx=\"34\" ry=\"24\" fill=\"#eaf6fc\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M41 75v28c0 28 138 28 138 0V75\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#55b9cf\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Bushings &amp; Sleeves<\/h3><p>Replaceable sliding and locating components for moderate loads and low-maintenance assemblies.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pep-card\"><div class=\"pep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 150\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"48\" y=\"34\" width=\"124\" height=\"82\" rx=\"37\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M70 34v82M150 34v82\" stroke=\"#55b9cf\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><circle cx=\"110\" cy=\"75\" r=\"13\" fill=\"#eaf6fc\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Rollers &amp; Pulleys<\/h3><p>Lightweight rotating parts that reduce noise, wear and maintenance in conveying equipment.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pep-card\"><div class=\"pep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 150\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M45 75c0-33 29-51 65-51s65 18 65 51-29 51-65 51-65-18-65-51z\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M82 75c0-15 12-23 28-23s28 8 28 23-12 23-28 23-28-8-28-23z\" fill=\"#eaf6fc\" stroke=\"#55b9cf\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Gaskets &amp; Seals<\/h3><p>Simple sealing, cushioning and isolation parts for compatible chemicals and temperatures.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pep-card\"><div class=\"pep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 150\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M57 28h106v94H57z\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><circle cx=\"110\" cy=\"75\" r=\"25\" fill=\"#eaf6fc\" stroke=\"#55b9cf\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M76 46h19M125 46h19M76 104h19M125 104h19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Valve &amp; Mixer Parts<\/h3><p>Chemical-resistant bodies, seats, paddles and support components made to the drawing.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pep-card\"><div class=\"pep-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 220 150\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M38 107V43h144v64z\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M68 82V58h49v24zM131 58h22v24h-22z\" fill=\"#eaf6fc\" stroke=\"#55b9cf\" stroke-width=\"5\"\/><circle cx=\"58\" cy=\"75\" r=\"7\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><circle cx=\"169\" cy=\"75\" r=\"7\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Custom Plates &amp; Housings<\/h3><p>Machined stock forms with holes, pockets, slots and mounting features for industrial assemblies.<\/p><\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 04: PROCESS CONTROL -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-control,#weldo-pe-control *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-control{--blue:#2d2f91;--cyan:#55b9cf;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--soft:#eaf6fc;--line:#c5e3f2;width:100%;padding:72px 24px;background:#fff;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-eyebrow{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-control h2{margin:0 0 13px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-lead{max-width:880px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:30px}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-card{min-width:0;padding:24px;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;width:62px;height:62px;margin-bottom:18px;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;background:var(--blue)}\n#weldo-pe-control svg{width:36px;height:36px}\n#weldo-pe-control h3{margin:0 0 9px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.35}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.65}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-route{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-top:22px;padding:18px;background:#f7fbfe;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px}\n#weldo-pe-control .pec-route span{padding:8px 12px;border-radius:99px;color:#3f5f6e;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px;font-weight:800}\n@media(max-width:940px){#weldo-pe-control .pec-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@media(max-width:570px){#weldo-pe-control{padding:54px 14px}#weldo-pe-control .pec-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-control\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-control-title\">\n  <div class=\"pec-inner\">\n    <p class=\"pec-eyebrow\">PE Machining Control<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"weldo-pe-control-title\">How We Limit Burrs, Heat and Deformation<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pec-lead\">PE is softer and more temperature-sensitive than metal. Tooling, support and finishing strategy are adjusted to the grade and geometry.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-grid\">\n      <article class=\"pec-card\"><div class=\"pec-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M10 37 35 12l3 3-25 25H8z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"m29 18 5 5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Sharp Cutting Tools<\/h3><p>Positive geometry creates a clean cut instead of rubbing, tearing or melting the edge.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pec-card\"><div class=\"pec-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M11 33h26v7H11zM16 33V18h16v15\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M20 18v-7m8 7v-7\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Low-Clamp Workholding<\/h3><p>Broad support and controlled pressure reduce distortion during machining and spring-back after release.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pec-card\"><div class=\"pec-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M24 8v23\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M18 30a8 8 0 1 0 12 0V13a6 6 0 0 0-12 0z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M34 13h6m-6 7h6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Heat &amp; Chip Control<\/h3><p>Stable cutting and continuous chip removal prevent local heat buildup and poor edge quality.<\/p><\/article>\n      <article class=\"pec-card\"><div class=\"pec-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M10 11h28v26H10z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M16 27h16M16 20h8\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"m29 18 3 3 6-7\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Controlled Finishing<\/h3><p>Light finishing passes, deburring and drawing-based inspection protect critical dimensions and edges.<\/p><\/article>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-route\" aria-label=\"Available PE machining processes\"><span>CNC Milling<\/span><span>CNC Turning<\/span><span>Routing<\/span><span>Drilling<\/span><span>Plastic Welding<\/span><span>Polishing<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 05: FINISHING OPTIONS -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-finish,#weldo-pe-finish *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-finish{--blue:#2d2f91;--cyan:#55b9cf;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--bg:#f3f9fd;--line:#c5e3f2;width:100%;padding:72px 24px;background:var(--bg);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-eyebrow{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-finish h2{margin:0 0 13px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-lead{max-width:900px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-table-wrap{margin-top:30px;overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:#fff}\n#weldo-pe-finish table{width:100%;min-width:700px;border-collapse:collapse}\n#weldo-pe-finish th,#weldo-pe-finish td{padding:20px 22px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}\n#weldo-pe-finish th{color:var(--ink);background:#e5f3fa;font-size:15px}\n#weldo-pe-finish td:first-child{width:31%;color:#35515e;font-weight:800}\n#weldo-pe-finish td{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}\n#weldo-pe-finish tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-bottom{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;margin-top:22px;padding:20px 22px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-note{margin:0;max-width:980px;color:#526e7b;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-link,#weldo-pe-finish .pef-link:visited{flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding:0 19px;border:1px solid var(--blue);border-radius:9px;color:#fff!important;background:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none!important}\n#weldo-pe-finish .pef-link:hover{color:var(--blue)!important;background:#fff}\n@media(max-width:740px){#weldo-pe-finish{padding:54px 14px}#weldo-pe-finish .pef-bottom{align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column}#weldo-pe-finish .pef-link{width:100%}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-finish\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-finish-title\">\n  <div class=\"pef-inner\">\n    <p class=\"pef-eyebrow\">Secondary Operations<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"weldo-pe-finish-title\">PE Finishing and Assembly Options<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pef-lead\">Finishing is selected for edge quality, friction, appearance or assembly\u2014not applied automatically to every PE part.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pef-table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead><tr><th>Operation<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>As-Machined<\/td><td>Retains the controlled cutting finish and is the standard choice for most functional components.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Deburring &amp; Edge Finishing<\/td><td>Removes loose burrs and sharp edges while protecting functional dimensions.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Polishing<\/td><td>Reduces surface marks or friction on selected faces when the geometry permits.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Texturing \/ Light Blasting<\/td><td>Creates a more uniform appearance; suitability is checked because aggressive treatment can damage soft PE.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Surface Activation<\/td><td>Flame, corona or plasma treatment can improve printing or bonding on PE's low-energy surface.<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Plastic Welding &amp; Assembly<\/td><td>Joins compatible HDPE components or integrates inserts and hardware into a finished assembly.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pef-bottom\"><p class=\"pef-note\">Painting, coating and adhesive bonding require compatible pretreatment and application testing because polyethylene has very low surface energy.<\/p><a class=\"pef-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/surface-finish\/\">View Surface Finishes&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PE MACHINING SECTION 06: MACHINING CAPABILITY -->\n<style>\n#weldo-pe-capability,#weldo-pe-capability *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#weldo-pe-capability{--blue:#2d2f91;--ink:#243b46;--muted:#607985;--soft:#eaf6fc;--line:#c5e3f2;width:100%;padding:72px 24px;background:#fff;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n#weldo-pe-capability .pec-inner{max-width:1440px;margin:auto}\n#weldo-pe-capability .pec-eyebrow{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--blue);font-size:14px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}\n#weldo-pe-capability h2{margin:0 0 13px;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.2}\n#weldo-pe-capability .pec-lead{max-width:900px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#weldo-pe-capability .pec-table-wrap{margin-top:30px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:#fff}\n#weldo-pe-capability table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n#weldo-pe-capability th,#weldo-pe-capability td{padding:18px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n#weldo-pe-capability th{color:#fff;background:var(--blue);font-weight:800}\n#weldo-pe-capability th:first-child{width:38%}\n#weldo-pe-capability td:first-child{color:#35515e;background:var(--soft);font-weight:800}\n#weldo-pe-capability td:last-child{color:var(--muted)}\n#weldo-pe-capability tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}\n#weldo-pe-capability .pec-note{margin:15px 0 0;color:#6b838e;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6}\n@media(max-width:600px){#weldo-pe-capability{padding:54px 14px}#weldo-pe-capability .pec-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto}#weldo-pe-capability table{min-width:650px}}\n<\/style>\n\n<section id=\"weldo-pe-capability\" aria-labelledby=\"weldo-pe-capability-title\">\n  <div class=\"pec-inner\">\n    <p class=\"pec-eyebrow\">PE Machining Range<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"weldo-pe-capability-title\">Defined CNC Machining Capabilities<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pec-lead\">Key quoting ranges for machined polyethylene parts, from individual prototypes to repeat orders.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Standard Capability<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>CNC milling envelope<\/td><td>5 \u00d7 5 \u00d7 5 mm to 3000 \u00d7 1600 \u00d7 1000 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>CNC turning envelope<\/td><td>\u00d82 \u00d7 2 mm to \u00d8200 \u00d7 1000 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Standard dimensional tolerance<\/td><td>\u00b10.05 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Selected stable features<\/td><td>Down to \u00b10.02 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Recommended minimum wall<\/td><td>1.5 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Minimum drilled hole<\/td><td>\u00d80.5 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Production quantity<\/td><td>1-piece prototype to 500+ repeat-production parts<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Dimensional inspection<\/td><td>CMM, height gauge, micrometer, caliper and optical projector<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"pec-note\">These are standard quoting ranges. 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HDPE is one member with higher density, rigidity and strength than lower-density PE grades.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n        <details><summary>Should I choose HDPE or UHMW-PE?<\/summary><div class=\"pefaq-answer\"><p>Choose HDPE for economical structural and chemical-resistant parts. Choose UHMW-PE when wear, impact and sliding performance are the main requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n        <details><summary>Can CNC-machined PE hold tight tolerances?<\/summary><div class=\"pefaq-answer\"><p>Yes, within a realistic design window. The achievable tolerance depends on grade, size, wall thickness, geometry, clamping and operating temperature.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n        <details><summary>How are burrs and deformation reduced?<\/summary><div class=\"pefaq-answer\"><p>Use sharp tools, broad support, low clamping pressure, clean chip evacuation and light finishing passes matched to the part geometry.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n        <details><summary>Can you supply food-contact or medical PE parts?<\/summary><div class=\"pefaq-answer\"><p>Yes, when a suitable documented grade is specified. Compliance depends on the exact resin, additives, traceability and application requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <aside class=\"pefaq-cta\">\n        <h3>Send Your PE Part Drawing<\/h3>\n        <p>Share the drawing and working conditions. 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