Tips and Tricks for Better Peek Machining
If you've ever had to tackle peek machining on a tight deadline, you already know it's a bit of a love-hate relationship. On one hand, you're working with one of the most capable thermoplastics on the planet—stuff that can survive inside a jet engine or a human body without breaking a sweat. On the other hand, it can be a real pain to work with if you don't treat it with some respect. It's not like milling aluminum where you can just crank up the speeds and let the chips fly. PEEK is picky, expensive, and demands you pay attention to the details. ...