

CNC Turning

CNC Turning Works?
CNC turning, as a precise subtractive manufacturing technology, relies on computer-controlled lathes to accurately process various materials into cylindrical parts. Engineers use CAD software to construct a three-dimensional model of the part, and then convert the design scheme into instruction codes that can be recognized by CNC machines through CAM software. During the production process, technicians will install the appropriate cutting tools and firmly clamp the cylindrical workpiece in the machine's chuck. The chuck will drive the workpiece to rotate continuously, laying the foundation for subsequent processing. When the machine starts running, the high-speed rotating workpiece and the cutting tools that move flexibly along multiple axes work in coordination, and carry out cutting and shaping of the material strictly in accordance with the parameters set in the program. During the processing, operations such as facing, threading, knurling, and drilling can be completed. To ensure the processing quality, coolant is usually sprayed to reduce the cutting temperature and remove the machining chips. After the processing procedures are completed, the parts still need to go through fine treatments such as sanding and polishing to further improve the surface quality. Finally, through strict dimensional measurement and precision inspection, it is ensured that all parameters of the parts fully meet the tolerance requirements. With the remarkable advantages of high precision and high repeatability, CNC turning has become an ideal choice for efficiently producing complex and precision parts
Advantages of CNC Turning
High-precision machining: CNC turning can achieve high-precision dimensional control. Generally, the dimensional accuracy can reach between ±0.01mm and ±0.05mm, and it can even reach around ±0.001mm on high-precision lathes. Through precise programming and control of the numerical control system, it can ensure that the form and position tolerances such as cylindricity and coaxiality of parts meet strict requirements. It is suitable for machining parts with extremely high precision requirements, such as shaft parts in the aerospace field.
High degree of automation: Once the machining program is prepared and relevant parameters are set, the CNC lathe can automatically complete the machining process, reducing manual operation intervention. This not only improves production efficiency but also reduces machining errors caused by human factors, ensuring the stability and consistency of machining quality. It is particularly suitable for mass production.
High machining efficiency: CNC lathes are usually equipped with high-performance spindles and tool systems, enabling high cutting speeds and feed rates. For the machining of rotary parts, the cutting path can be optimized through programming to quickly remove excess material. Compared with traditional lathes, the machining efficiency can be significantly increased several times.
Diverse machining shapes: In addition to the traditional machining of internal and external cylindrical surfaces and conical surfaces, CNC turning can also machine various complex rotary curved surfaces, such as threads, profiled surfaces, and eccentric shafts. Through the multi - axis linkage function, it can also machine parts with some special shapes to meet the design requirements of different products.
Strong flexibility: By changing different tools and adjusting the machining program, the CNC lathe can machine a variety of materials, including various metals (such as steel, aluminum, copper, and titanium alloys), plastics, nylon, etc. Whether it is single - piece and small - batch production or mass production, it can quickly adapt to different machining tasks.
Good surface quality: CNC turning can obtain a better surface finish by optimizing cutting parameters and tool paths. Generally, the surface roughness can reach Ra0.8 - Ra3.2μm. For parts with higher surface quality requirements, the surface quality can be further improved through subsequent machining processes such as finishing turning, reducing or eliminating the need for additional surface treatment.
Applications of CNC Turning
Aerospace Industry: It is used for manufacturing shaft parts, turbine discs, blade roots, etc., of aircraft engines, as well as parts of aircraft landing gears. These parts have extremely high requirements for precision and performance. CNC turning can meet their strict machining standards, ensuring the reliability and safety of aerospace equipment.
Automotive Manufacturing Industry: It is used to machine key components of automobile engines, such as crankshafts, camshafts, and piston pins, as well as half - shafts and gear shafts in the automobile transmission system. CNC turning plays an important role in the production of automotive parts, improving the machining precision and production efficiency of parts and contributing to enhancing the overall performance of automobiles.
Electronic Device Manufacturing: It is used for manufacturing various shaft parts, connectors, heat sinks, etc., in electronic devices. For some small and precise electronic parts, CNC turning can achieve high - precision machining, meeting the requirements of miniaturization and precision of electronic devices.
Medical Device Manufacturing: It is used to machine various precision parts in medical devices, such as the handles of surgical instruments and the rod - shaped parts of implants. Due to the strict requirements for precision and surface quality of medical devices, the high precision and good surface quality of CNC turning make it an important machining method for medical device manufacturing.
Machinery Manufacturing and General Parts Processing: It is used to machine various mechanical parts, such as shaft, disc, and sleeve parts, as well as general parts, such as bolts, nuts, and bushings. CNC turning is widely used in the machinery manufacturing field, improving the machining quality and production efficiency of mechanical parts and reducing production costs.
Mold Manufacturing: In mold manufacturing, CNC turning can be used to machine rotary parts such as mold cores and cavity inserts, ensuring the precision and quality of molds and increasing the service life of molds.
Tolerances for CNC Milling
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Materials Available for CNC Milling Services
Our precision carbon steel machining capabilities offer highly customized part solutions that can be precisely shaped to meet your specifications while achieving stringent tolerances on form, dimension, and surfaces.
12L14 Low Carbon,1215 Low Carbon,1117 Low Carbon,1018 Low Carbon,Incut 100/200 Low Carbon,1141/11L41 Medium Carbon,1045/1045F Medium Carbon,Stressproof Medium Carbon,Fatigueproof Medium Carbon
Brass is a material composed of mainly copper and zinc; however, other elements can be added to enhance it’s properties as needed. The addition of tin, manganese, aluminum, silicon, and lead make various types of brass ideal for specific applications.
353 Thread Rolling Brass,360 Free Machining Brass,370 Low Lead Brass,443 Admiralty Brass,27450 Low Lead Brass,Ecobrass and Greendot Lead-Free Brass,Lead-free Brass
Copper and copper alloys offer a combination of excellent electrical and thermal conductivity and high corrosion resistance that is easy to machine. Copper is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal that often needs to be strengthen for industrial applications.
C10200 Oxygen Free Copper,C14500 Tellurium Copper
All steel is alloyed because it is iron plus an added material. Yet, when we use the term alloyed steel in manufacturing this typically refers to iron material with additional alloys added to it.
4140/4142/41L40 Low Alloy,5620/86L20 Low Alloy,52100 Bearing Steel
Plastic is a petroleum-based product often less costly than metal. It is very machinable which decreases tooling costs and increases machine uptime. E.J. Basler offers precision plastic turned parts with superior quality and tolerances.
Delrin,PEEK,PTFE,Teflon,Techtron
Stainless steel combines excellent high tensile strength, high work-hardening rate, ductility, and malleability to create highly durable machined parts.
303 Stainless Steel,304 & 304L,316 & 316L,416 Stainless Steel,420 Stainless Steel,430 Stainless Steel,440 Stainless Steel,DIN 1.4418,17-4 PH
Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals in the world being found in various forms from rocks to vegetation but never raw as the metal that we know.
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