CNC PROCESSES
CNC Turning Services
Xtmade uses advanced CNC turning centers to machine custom parts for our customers. With multi-axis capabilities, live tooling, and quick-change fixtures, they can produce parts and assemblies to tight tolerances. Contact us for a quote.
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Custom CNC Turning Services to Tight Tolerances
Our production floor is climate controlled and located away from all sources of vibration. These measures are designed to meet the most stringent requirements of aerospace, medical, semiconductor and other advanced technology industries. Turning capabilities include profile, form, taper and straight turning as well as single point threading and broaching. Live tooling facilitates efficient machining of complex patterns and shapes. Parts can be machined from a variety of alloys such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and bronze, including difficult to machine specialty alloys such as Invar and Inconel. Our CNC lathes are capable of turning parts up to 13.75 inches in diameter and 24 inches in length. Other services include 3, 4 or 5 axis CNC milling, ig drilling, wire EDM, surface finishing and CMM equipment inspection. We are proud of our years of experience and a team that produces high quality, precision products.
Our Turning Centers
Our Turning Department has state-of-the-art equipment, experienced personnel, and software to produce your parts quickly and consistently. We specialize in small to medium-sized parts of any material or complexity with tolerances as low as 0.0001″ (0.0025mm). Chuck capacities range from 6″ to 14″ with 3″ bar capacity, power tools, and Y-axis. The chuck machines can handle bars up to 2.625″ in diameter and the Swiss lathes can handle bars up to 1.25″ in diameter. Our chuck machines and Swiss lathes are multi-channel with sub-spindles to allow for multiple tools to be used simultaneously. They also feature bar feeders, power mills with Y-axis, and front or rear part ejection for automated machining.
CNC Turning Tolerances
Our company has exceled in manufacturing precision parts for medical, aerospace, and industrial designs. With our CNc lathes, we achieve tioht tolerancesof +0.005″, ensuring extreme accuracy. Metals meet 1s0 2768-m standards and plastics meet 1s0 2768-c standards.
- Maximum Part Size: Typically up to 500 mm in diameter and 1500 mm in length, though larger sizes can be accommodated with specific equipment.
- Minimum Part Size: As small as 1 mm in diameter, depending on the material and machining setup.
- General Tolerances: Standard tolerances of ±0.01 mm; tighter tolerances down to ±0.005 mm can be achieved based on the material and complexity of the part.
- Distance Dimensions: For features of size (Length, width, height, diameter) and location (position, concentricity, symmetry) +/- 0.005”.
- Orientation and Form Dimensions: 0-12″ +/- 0.005″, Angularity 1/2 degree. For 24″ and beyond please consult Xometry’s Manufacturing Standards.
Differences between CNC Turning and Milling
There are several differences between CNC turning and CNC milling. During turning, the workpiece rotates while the cutting tool reduces material. CNC milling takes a different approach, moving the tool along a stationary workpiece. CNC turning is suitable for projects that require cylindrical parts, while CNC milling is suitable for flat machining projects that do not require cylindrical features. CNC milling can be used as a secondary finishing operation to add definition. Complex parts that require prismatic and cylindrical features can use a combination of milling and turning.
Materials for CNC Turning
We stock a range of metal materials and plastic that are suitable for various parts applications and industries.
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Low Carbon Steel
- Steel Alloy
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- plastic
Surface Finishing Options for CNC Turned Parts
With our expertise in CNC turning and surface finishing, we can help you achieve the balance between precision and aesthetics in your machined parts.
- Anodizing
- Bead Blasting
- Powder Coating
- Electroplating
- Polishing
- Brushing
Basic Types Of CNC Turning Processes
CNC turning has a wide range of machining operations, and can process various types of rotating surfaces, such as external turning, internal turning, taper turning, parting off, facing, boring, reaming, drilling, knurling, thread turning, grooving, etc.
- O.D. and I.D. turning: used to machine precise cylindrical features. Used to machine precise cylindrical features. Turned parts can continue to be machined to depth with visible tool marks (Tools used: Universal turning tools)
- Parting off and grooving: used to cut off or cut a “groove” profile inside or outside the part (Tools used: Parting off and grooving inserts)
- Facing: Flattening the surface of the workpiece (Tools used: Facing tools) Boring and reaming: Enlarging or finishing existing holes to obtain high-precision diameters (Tools used: Boring and reaming tools)
- Drilling: Removing material to drill a hole from the inside of the workpiece (Tools used: Drills)
- Threading: The threads are machined by turning, which can be done on the inside or outside area of the workpiece. (Tools used: thread tool
What is CNC turning?
CNC turning is a type of machining within CNC machining and is also one of the common techniques in subtractive machining technology. The basic operation is to hold a material such as plastic or metal in place with a chuck. The workpiece rotates on the lathe, and the computer-controlled turret and attached tools cut the material into the specified shape according to the programmed instructions. The more tools the turret can accommodate, the more complex the options available for the part. CNC lathes and turning centers can utilize a variety of processes to create different end results.
Commitment to Quality
At xtmade, we understand that every project is unique, which is why we offer a range of materials to meet our customers’ needs. Whether you need a part made from aluminum, stainless steel, or another metal, we have the expertise and resources to deliver the results you need. Our commitment to quality is reflected in every aspect of our CNC turning services, from the choice of materials to the rigorous quality control processes we implement. We pride ourselves on providing parts that meet the highest quality standards, and we are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations.
Industries We Serve
Automotive
Medical
Aerospace
Consumer products
New Energy
Industrial machinery
Are you ready to start your next CNC turning project?
Once you send us your 3D CAD file for a free quote, one of our customer service engineers will check the manufacturability of your design to ensure the part meets your expectations and budget requirements.
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