CNC lathes can produce parts with incredibly tight tolerances down to thousandths of an inch. The computerized controls allow for exact cutting movements.
Since the process is computer-controlled, our custom CNC turning produces highly consistent results from part to part. This level of consistency is hard to achieve with manual machining.
CNC can efficiently machine complex part geometries that would be difficult or impossible to produce manually. The programmed instructions guide the machining of curved, angled, or intricately detailed features.
CNC turning machines can be quickly reprogrammed for different parts. This makes them ideal for medium to high-volume production runs.
Enhance Your CNC Turned Parts with Professional Surface Treatments. Our surface finishing services include anodizing, powder coating, plating, painting, and more. Improve corrosion resistance, wear protection, electrical insulation, and aesthetics. Expertly applied to meet your specifications.
| Name | Description | Materials | Color | Texture |
| Anodizing | Upgrade Your Aluminum Components with Our Anodizing Services. Anodizing provides durability, corrosion resistance, and design options. Get high-quality type II and III clear and colored anodizing expertly applied to your CNC-turned parts. | Aluminum | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold. | Smooth, matte finish. |
| Bead Blasting | Achieve Unique Matte Finishes with Our Bead Blasting Services. Have a coarse, uniform, abraded texture expertly applied to your CNC-turned components. Bead blasting provides added durability. Ideal surface treatment for improved paint adhesion. | ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | n/a | Matte |
| Powder Coating | Add Vibrant, Durable Powder Coat Finishes to Your CNC Parts. Wide range of colors and textures. The environmentally-friendly process protects against corrosion, impact, and chemicals. Ideal for aluminum or steel parts. Custom coatings to your specifications. | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Black, any RAL code or Pantone number | Gloss or semi-gloss |
| Electroplating | Enhance Performance with Electroplating for Your CNC Parts. Expert copper, nickel, chrome, and zinc plating services. Improves wear/corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and solderability. Precision rack or barrel plating. Strict quality control and testing. | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel | n/a | Smooth, glossy finish |
| Polishing | Achieve Lustrous Finishes with Our CNC Turning Part Polishing Services. Precision polishing produces exacting surface finishes, smoothness, and sheen. Removes fine lines, oxidation, and flaws. Passivation and ultrasonic cleaning are also available. | Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | n/a | Glossy |
| Brushing | Add Unique Directionally Textured Finishes with Brushing. Uniform satin brush patterns are expertly applied to your CNC-turned parts. Stainless steel or brass brushing. Enhances aesthetic appeal. Ideal pre-plate treatment. Removes burrs and contaminants. | ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | n/a | satin |
Precision CNC Bearing Turning and Machining Services. Get custom bearings, bushings, and sleeves expertly manufactured to your specifications. We provide tight-tolerance turning and grinding of inner and outer bearing races and Precision balls/rollers.
Precision CNC Machining for Hydraulic Parts and Components. Get expertly fabricated cylinders, pumps, valves, manifolds, pistons, couplings, fittings, and more. Tight tolerances down to 0.0005". Various materials - steel, aluminum, brass, plastic. Trust us for prototyping to high-volume production.
Precision CNC Machined Bushings - Custom Engineered to Your Specs. Get expertly fabricated bushing components. Tight tolerances, fine surface finishes, quick turnaround. Various materials - bronze, steel, aluminum, nylon, etc. Ideal for automotive, robotics, aerospace, machinery, and other applications.
Get Custom Precision-Machined Shafts and Axles. Our CNC turning produces high-quality shafts with tight tolerances down to 0.0002". Various materials - steel, aluminum, titanium, plastics. Ideal for motors, pumps, gearboxes, powertrains, and machinery. Engineering consultation available. Prototyping to high-volume production.
An aerospace company approached us to produce a specialized threaded fastener for a new component design. The fastener needed to meet strict tolerances and performance requirements.
Small production run needed of just 500 fasteners
Tight dimensional tolerances down to +/- 0.001"
Thread specifications required 10-32 UNF with a close fit tolerance
Material must withstand high shear/tensile loads and temperature fluctuations
Worked closely with the client's engineering team to understand specific application requirements
Designed and programmed the CNC turning process to achieve the tight dimensional and threading tolerances
Utilized strong and heat-resistant stainless steel material for durability
Leveraged our advanced CNC lathes and thread rolling expertise
Successfully machined 500 custom stainless steel fasteners to meet all tolerance and thread specifications
100% quality control inspection ensured each fastener was within the stringent requirements
Fasteners performed flawlessly when tested by the client in the aerospace component assembly
Customer satisfied with our responsiveness, technical expertise, and product quality
A robotics company required high-precision custom gear for a new actuator design. The gear needed to meet tight tolerances under high loads.
New gear design with unique geometry and tooth profile
Tolerances of +/- 0.005" on gear dimensions
Hardness and surface finish requirements to withstand heavy loads
Small batch production run of 100 gears
Collaborated with client's engineers to translate a design into manufacturable gears
Programmed multi-axis CNC turning operations to produce complex geometry
Used hardened steel material and post-machining heat treatment
Leveraged in-process gauging to validate tolerances
Successfully machined 100 gears to meet all dimensional and hardness specifications
Tight production tolerances yielded smooth, efficient gear performance
Gears exceeded mean time between failure (MTBF) benchmarks during robotic arm testing
Customer pleased with our expertise in small-batch production of complex, high-precision gears
An automotive supplier needed a durable custom bushing for a new transmission design. The bushing required tight tolerances and the ability to withstand high rotational speeds
Bushing had an unusual tapered shape and internal profile
Concentricity tolerance of 0.002" needed
Material must resist wear and thermal expansion
High production volume of 50,000 bushings
Worked with the client's engineering team to optimize the bushing design
Programmed multi-axis CNC turning operations to achieve concentricity
Utilized bronze alloy material for its strength and wear properties
Scaled production across multiple CNC lathes to meet volume needs
Successfully machined 50,000 bushings meeting the 0.002" concentricity spec
Post-production testing verified durability across a range of operating temperatures
Bushings performed smoothly at speeds up to 5000 RPM
Automotive customers pleased with our expertise and capacity to produce a high volume of custom bushings
A company manufacturing hydraulic equipment needed custom valve bodies for a new high-pressure system. The valves needed to meet tight tolerances and have a polished finish.
Intricate internal geometries within the valve bodies
Concentricity requirement of 0.001" for valve seating
Internal surface finish of 16 Ra or better
Material suitable for 10,000 PSI hydraulic fluid pressure
Worked closely with client engineers to design optimal valve body geometry
Developed multi-axis CNC turning operations to machine complex internal features
Utilized stainless steel material for high pressure durability
Performed precision internal polishing processes
Produced 100 valve bodies meeting all geometric tolerances
Verified surface finish well within specification at 10 Ra
Valves exceeded expected life cycles in pressure testing
Customer satisfied with our expertise machining challenging custom hydraulic components
CNC turning uses programmed computer controls to automate lathe machining for precision-turned parts like shafts, valves, and bushings.
CNC turning works by automatically controlling lathe spindle speeds, cut depths, feed rates, and positioning to precision machine-rotated workpieces.
CNC milling machines cut stationary material with rotary cutters, while CNC lathes turn rotating material against non-rotary cutting tools.
The advantages of CNC turning include improved consistency, accuracy, surface finishes, productivity, and the ability to machine complex geometries.
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