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.

How Does CNC Turning Work?

During the CNC turning process, a metal rod is rotated while a cutting tool is held against the stock to remove material and create final parts. The lathe rapidly machines your parts in a subtractive turning process with additional live tooling. 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.

Resources

Design Tip

Turning to Lathe For Parts with Cylindrical Features

For parts that have cylindrical features, using a lathe may be your best option.

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White Paper

Rapid Manufacturing for Metal Prototypes and Production Parts

Learn about the material properties of hard and soft metals as well as the machining, molding, and 3D printing processes used to manufacture metal parts.

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Sample Quote

Design for Manufacturability

View a CNC machining sample quote to explore ProtoQuote’s design for manufacturability feedback.

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Webinar

How to Design Efficient Parts for CNC Machining

Learn a number of ways to modify your CNC machining design to not only improve functionality, but reduce manufacturing costs.

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