Is machining replacing moulding?

No. Machining composite, plastic and metal materials complements moulding. It is used for dimensional changes, specific geometries or one-off requirements, while moulding remains the preferred solution for mass production.

For what volumes is machining appropriate?

Machining is particularly suitable for prototypes, single parts and small series, or when investment in moulding tooling is not justified.

Machining high-precision plastic and composite parts

Q: What is machining of metal, plastic and composite parts, and when is it used?

Machining consists of shaping parts by removing material. It is used when certain geometries, tolerances or functions cannot be achieved by moulding, particularly for prototypes, small series or precise adjustments.

Our expertise covers all industrial requirements:

Machining of composite parts produced by thermocompression, for environments with high mechanical constraints
Machining of metal parts for technical equipment and high-precision assemblies
Machining of technicalplastic parts to complement ourplastic injection and plastic overmoulding processes
Re-dimensioning parts produced by plastic injection or rubber compression moulding
Prototypes and small series when investment in moulding tooling is not justified

Thanks to our in-house design office and precision CNC workshop, we have in-house expertise in :

Turning and milling
Wire and sink erosion
Re-machining after moulding
CAM programming and tolerance analysis
Dimensional and functional checks

Diversity of technical markets

55 employees

ISO 9001 & EN 9100 Quality Certifications

Committed to the environment

Why choose SOMOCAP for your machining projects?

Choosing SOMOCAP means relying on a plastic and multi-material machining company capable of combining material expertise, industrial rigour and complete control of the production chain, from the definition drawing to the inspected finished part.

Our know-how meets the requirements of the most regulated industrial sectors:

Aeronautics and aerospace, with our aeronautical composite solutions,
Machining of railway parts for on-board equipment and safety assemblies,
Medical, in addition to silicone moulding for the medical industry,
Nuclear, where we are also involved in the injection of plastic parts in the nuclear sector,
Connectics and electronics, in conjunction with ourplastic part injection activityin the home automation sector.

Our commitments at every stage:

Multi-material expertise: rubber, plastics, composites, metals,
Integrated design office to analyse tolerances and define machining strategies,
Precision CNC machining in our in-house workshop,
Complementary processes: moulding, overmoulding, re-machining,
Full traceability and quality control on every part.

Our certifications guarantee a level of standards in line with the most demanding sectors:

ISO 9001: quality management
EN 9100: aerospace and defence standards

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Machining consists of shaping parts by removing material. It is used when certain geometries, tolerances or functions cannot be achieved by moulding, particularly for prototypes, small series or precise adjustments.