CNC Turning

Our CNC turning process produces custom prototypes and end-use production parts in as fast as 1 day. We use a CNC lathe with live tooling so features like axial and radial holes, flats, grooves, and slots can be machined.

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What is CNC Turning?

CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing process that rotates a metal rod while a cutting tool is held against the stock to remove material and create final parts. Our CNC lathes are also equipped with live tooling that can machine flat features and holes into the workpiece. Outside diameter (OD) and inside diameter (ID) threading is also available.

Turned parts can then be left as-machined, with visible tool marks, or bead blasted. When the run is complete, parts are inspected, boxed and shipped shortly thereafter.

1 to 200+ parts
Shipped in as fast as 1 day
Parts starting at $65

Common Applications

functional prototypes and end-use parts
parts with cylindrical features
parts with axial and radial holes, flats, grooves, and slots

Watch: Why use CNC Turning with Live Tooling

See how CNC lathes can create cylindrical features, off-axis holes, flats, slots, and grooves in functional prototypes and end-use, production parts.

Threaded Hole on Machined Parts

Our CNC machining service provides the ability to easily add threaded features to milled and turned parts. See which threading options are available.

Design Guidelines

Our basic guidelines for CNC turning include important design considerations to help improve part manufacturability, enhance cosmetic appearance, and reduce overall production time.

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Turning Materials

We stock a range of metal materials that are suitable for various part applications and industries. Choose from aluminum, brass, low carbon steel, stainless steel, steel alloy, and titanium for turned parts.

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