At Protolis, we boast an extensive array of cutting-edge machinery that is custom-tailored to accommodate your distinct requirements. Our comprehensive equipment lineup encompasses CNC 3 & 5 axis milling , CNC drilling, CNC turning, and the advanced capabilities. This enables us to cater to a wide spectrum of manufacturing demands while upholding the highest standards of precision and quality.

The pigmentation process makes it possible to produce pieces naturally colored in the mass of certain plastics. It is possible to choose the desired RAL or Pantone, with color pigments mixed with the material. This is applicable for rigid or flexible parts.

This type of finishing is a high-level polishing, also known as mirror polishing, that gives the part a smooth, reflective, and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Polyetheretherketone is high-performance thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, excellent tensile strength, and good resistance to wear, abrasion, and fatigue. It also has high-temperature resistance and natural UL94 V-0 (low-toxicity gas if burnt), as well as good dimensional stability and good machinability.

This thermoplastic has high strength, stiffness, and toughness, as well as excellent bearing, wearing, and sliding properties. It is resistant to impacts and temperature and has strong chemical resistance (hydrocarbons and solvents), good dimensional stability, and low moisture absorption.

Polyamide, also called nylon, is a light plastic with good tensile strength and stiffness (comparable to metal) as well as excellent resistance to bearing, fatigue, and abrasion. It offers excellent corrosion resistance and electrical properties, with good machinability.

Chamfering is widely used in industries like manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace to smooth edges, improve part fitting, and prepare surfaces for welding or assembly.

Common chamfering issues include vibrations and poor surface finish. To solve these, adjusting feed rates and using proper coolant is essential, which helps prevent tool overheating and ensures better surface quality.

Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, also called HDPE 1000, has a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, low surface friction, and impact strength. It also offers good electrical insulation, high chemical resistance, good dimensional stability, and no moisture absorption

Construction (pipes, tanks, water storage) Mechanical equipment parts Electronic appliances Food packaging and containers

Our selection of CNC machined plastics parts comes with a variety of finishing options, such as painting, technical or cosmetic polishing and chrome plating.

Erix Tool AB has been making precision chamfering tools for 40 years, with a proven track record of excellent performance on a wide range of materials.

Polyethylene terephthalate is a plastic with high mechanical strength, excellent wear resistance and good sliding properties. It also has excellent chemical resistance, good dimensional stability, very low moisture absorption, and is a good electrical insulator.

Erix chamfering tools are engineered to precise standards to deliver the best results. The spindle’s pilot part guides the tool into the hole and takes up cutting forces, ensuring efficiency. The pilot diameter is carefully calibrated to the nominal hole diameter, offering superior performance. The wings are designed with high-speed steel (HSS) for smaller sizes and feature square or rectangular inserts for larger wings. These inserts are securely clamped using Secodex left-hand threaded screws.

Compact and efficient, the Erix chamfering tool is the ideal solution for chamfering in confined spaces, such as those found on engines, turbines, and pumps. These innovative tools consist of a spindle and a cutter, known as a wing. The unique patented design ensures reliable performance with only one moving part.

There are several degrees of transparency depending on the technologies and materials used. The opacity can also be manually adjusted by polishing, sanding, or pigmentation.

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Choosing a plastic material requires considering its suitability for meeting your specific requirements in terms of strength, fit, and finish. The more precise your material specifications are, the easier it is to focus on these essential criteria.

At Protolis, we offer a wide selection of materials for our customers’ projects, and we take pride in the quality of the materials we choose.

Plastic machining offers a versatile and cost-effective solution, particularly well-suited for one-off prototypes and custom end-use parts. Protolis provides a comprehensive selection of grades, each tailored to offer distinct advantages. 18+ grades (e.g. CNC ABS, CNC acrylic, etc.) in stock, ready for CNC machining. Customization: Choose from a diverse range of colors and finishes for both aesthetic and functional possibilities. Specific grades on demand: Gain access to the right material for your specific CNC machining needs.

High-density polyethylene is a lightweight and flexible plastic with good resistance to impacts, breaks, and abrasion. It’s an effective electrical insulator and has excellent resistance at low temperatures, as well as good chemical resistance, good dimensional stability, and low moisture absorption.

We provide professional support and high-quality solutions for rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. With extensive experience in plastic and metal parts, we meet our global customers’ needs, bringing their projects to life.

Food industry Electrical and electronic appliances (connector strips, insulating housing) Household appliances Medical equipment

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Please refer to our catalogues* for full information about capacities, dimensions, combinations, materials and standard part details.

Chamfering is often performed at angles of 45°, 60°, or 30°, depending on the material and application. Erix Tools also offers custom angles tailored to specific needs, allowing for greater flexibility in various machining tasks.

In addition to our standard chamfering tools (shown left), we also supply semi-standard tools as well as custom spindles, wings and shanks. Refer to the diagram of the Erix Tool in our catalogue for part details.

Plastic machining using CNC is a sophisticated process that involves the utilization of computer-controlled machinery to achieve precise and intricate shapes from plastic workpieces. CNC plastic cutting, in particular, is a highly accurate manufacturing procedure wherein part of plastic polymer is removed from a plastic part to attain the intended form or configuration.

Chamfering is the process of beveling or rounding the edges of a workpiece or hole. This operation serves not only to enhance the aesthetics of the workpiece but also to eliminate sharp edges, which can pose safety concerns.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a low-cost plastic that is easy to machine, offering good impact resistance, stiffness, and strength. It also boasts good dimensional stability and low water absorption, along with excellent machinability and bonding properties, making it suitable for painting and electroplating.

Kown as acrylic, PMMA is one of the clearest plastic, lighter alternative to glass, and economic substitute for PC but with lower impact strength. High resistance to scratch, UV & weather resistant. Good dimensional stability, low water absorption. Good machinability and bonding, easy for paint and electroplating.

Since 2008, Protolis is specialised in rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing of quality plastic, metal, and silicone parts. We are assisting customers worldwide with our team of 40+ experts based in Asia and Europe.

LDPE shares most of the characteristics of HDPE, but it is softer, more flexible, and more likely to crack under stress.

Polybutylene terephthalate is a engineering thermoplastic with excellent mechanical (high strength and toughness) and electrical insulation. It has good resistance to UV and chemicals, a wide range of temperature usage (-40℃ to 110°C) as well as high dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and good machinability.

Polytetrafluoroethylene, also known as Teflon, is a thermoplastic polymer with excellent chemical resistance, wear resistance, and an extremely low friction coefficient. It offers excellent electrical insulation, no water absorption, and good UV resistance. It is also self-extinguishing and naturally flame retardant (UL 94-V0).

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A paint finish that enhances the surface condition both functionally and aesthetically. It is possible to achieve different effects of appearance: satin, matte, gloss, or semi-gloss.

Plastic machining offers a versatile and cost-effective solution, particularly well-suited for one-off prototypes and custom end-use parts. Protolis provides a comprehensive selection of grades, each tailored to offer distinct advantages.

Plastic blend of ABS & PC, the properties are controlled by the ratio of PC & ABS. It includes the benefits & limitations of both. The durability of ABS plus the impact strength of PC makes the compound bendable but not easy to break.

Polycarbonate is a good alternative to glass with its high transparency, high resistance to impact and temperature, good electrical insulation, and excellent dimensional stability. It also has low water absorption, good machinability and bonding, and is easy to paint or electroplate.

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Erix tools excel at back spotfacing and back chamfering, making them indispensable in various machining applications. They are the go-to choice for tasks involving spotfacing, chamfering, counterboring, and deburring.

Get your CNC plastic prototypes and production parts in no time with Protolis. Here’s how our client projects typically work.

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In addition to vast savings in terms of efficiency and productivity, as well as the obvious environmental benefits, automating the chamfering process ensures 100% consistency between the critical dimensions and significantly reduces the risk of mechanical failure or human error.

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The chemical and physical properties of PA66 are similar to those of PA6, though PA66 shows slightly lower water moisture absorption, higher mechanical properties, and better short-term heat resistance.

CNC machining can accommodate a wide range of plastics. Typically, acetal (POM), acrylic (PMMA), nylon (PA), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), PVC (polyvinyl chloride) are the most commonly requested by our customers. It is important to know that certain harder plastics require special considerations during machining to be successfully machined.

Polyvinyl chloride is a polymer with normal impact strength and good tensile strength and stiffness. It offers exceptional chemical and corrosion resistance, good dimensional stability, no water absorption, and good machinability and bonding. It is also self-extinguishing.

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Polyphenylene sulfide is advanced engineering plastic with properties similar to metal with exceptionnal mechanical strenght, excellent wear resistance and fatigue endurance. Good electrical insulation. High-temperature resistance and naturally UL94 V-0 . Exceptionnal chemical resistance and no moisture absorption. Good dimensional stability and good machinability.

General household items: gardening tool, toys, kitchen appliances, electrical/electronic appliances Widely use for pre-production prototype of housings, covers and structural components

Electric chamfertool

To improve the finish on the chamfered surface, lower the speed and feed at the end of the operation and let the tool rest for a few seconds.

Polypropylene is one of the lightest thermoplastics available with excellent resistance to fatigue and chemical resistance (most alkaline & acid) Low moisture absorption and non-toxic.

These versatile tools can handle a wide range of materials, making them suitable for diverse machining needs. Whether you’re working with magnetic soft steel, structural steel, alloy steel, or even thermoplastics and synthetic materials, Erix chamfering tools deliver exceptional results.

Handheld chamfertool

All spindles from ø10 upwards (hole size) are available with a Morse Taper (27-25-MK3) rather than a a cylindrical shank.

Automotive: seals, fuel and brake systems Mechanical engineering: pump and valve components Electrical/Electronic components: connectors, contact rails, Medical industry

Whether by applying a surface treatment or by pigmentation, matching the colors of your prototypes and parts is important for meeting your specifications and the visual quality of the final product.

At Protolis, we offers a variety of production methods to cater to diverse project needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our high-quality projects delivering top-tier results.

Chrome plating is a technique of applying a thin layer of chromium onto a substrate through galvanic or vacuum plating. This additional layer not only improves the aesthetic but prevents corrosion and wear.

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