Lathe Services

What is CNC Turning?

Turning is a process by which material is cut to create round shapes, typically using a CNC Lathe. 

The workpiece is placed inside the lathe and rotates while a cutter removes material until only the desired shape remains.

Turning is ideal for cylindrical parts and is primarily done using round rod material, but square and hexagonal bar stock can also be used.

The primary objective of CNC turning is to machine parts having shapes that can be formed by feeding a cutter into a rotating bar of raw material. 

Turning can also be used to reduce the diameter of a workpiece to a desired dimension. Lathe turning is mainly used for shaping metal or wood. 

CNC lathes are commonly used in metalworking, woodworking, and metal spinning processes. 

CNC lathes produce accurate round shapes, often with precision outer diameter (OD) and inner diameter (ID).

CNC Turning Machine Process

The initial step of the CNC turning process involves the preparation of a CAD file, which is then converted to a CAM program – a program written in the G-Code language. 

Next, a set of tools is mounted on the tool changer. For example there could be:

1. a right-hand turning tool

2. a left-hand tool

3. a grooving tool

4. a drill

5. a tap and

6. a parting tool.

The machinist may then mount in a chuck the raw bar material to be turned. A run of one piece may be done next to verify that the tools and the CAM program are set up correctly. 

The first-article part is then inspected. Any setup refinements can then be made. Production then begins. 

In some CNC turning systems bar material can be loaded automatically via a bar feeder. This is particularly helpful in large quantity runs.

Benefits of CNC Turning

CNC turning service has numerous benefits including high accuracy and precision. This assures that turned parts are created to meet exact specifications while eliminating the possibility of human error. 

CNC lathes produce minimal defects and achieve faster results compared to their manual counterparts.

Raw materials

CNC lathe machining can produce high-quality parts with accuracy and precision in a variety of raw materials. The CNC turning process can be applied to most hard materials and metals such as:

1. Aluminum

2. Stainless Steel

3. Stainless

4. Brass

5. Copper

6. Titanium

7. etc.

Choosing a CNC turning manufacturer for your next project

When choosing a CNC turning manufacturer for your project, it is important to consider the quality of the parts they produce, the secondary surface finishes they can accommodate, their turnaround time, 

and their customer service support. It is important to make sure that the manufacturer is up to date on the latest technology and has the necessary CNC machines to produce the parts you need in a cost-effective and reliable production run. 

Additionally, it is important to make sure that the manufacturer is experienced in the types of machining the CAD design may require such as tooling components, raw material acquisition, 

and access to a CNC milling machine to accommodate any advanced features. 

Finally, you should make sure that the cost of the parts is within your budget and is competitive with other quotes you have received.

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