How to Determine Which Parts Are Best Made by CNC Turning?
Production Volume and Efficiency - The production volume of the parts can influence the decision to use CNC turning. While CNC milling may offer advantages for low-volume or prototype production due to its versatility and ability to handle complex geometries, CNC turning excels in high-volume production requirements. The rotational nature of turning allows for continuous and rapid machining of cylindrical parts, resulting in shorter cycle times and increased throughput compared to milling.
Symmetry and Geometry - CNC turning is particularly advantageous for parts with symmetrical geometries due to its rotational nature. Parts with rotational symmetry, such as shafts, cylinders, and discs, are ideally suited for CNC turning to ensure uniformity and precision.
Stainless Steel | SS201, SS202, SS301, SS303, SS304, SS316, SS416 etc. |
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Carbon Steel | 12L14, 12L15, 4140, 4340, Q235, Q345B, 20#, 45# etc. |
Brass | HPb59, H59, HPb63, HPb62, HPb61, H68, H80, H90 etc. |
Copper | C11000, C12000, C36000 etc. |
Aluminum | AL6061, AL6063, AL6082, AL7075, AL5052, A380 etc. |
Carbon Steel Parts | Brass Parts | Aluminum Parts | Stainless Steel Parts |
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Powder Coated | Nickel Plating | Chroming | Polishing |
Heat Treatment | Chrome Plating | Polishing | Passivating |
Carburized | Electrophoresis Black | Brushing | Sandblasting |
Chrome Plating | Oxide Black | Chemical Film | Laser Engraving |
Nickel Plating | Powder-Coated | Sandblast Anodized | Electrophoresis Black |
Oxide Black | Color Anodized | Oxide Black | |
Zinc Plating | Clear Anodized |
Drawing Format | IGS, STP, X_T, DXF, DWG, Pro/E, PDF, PNG, JPG |
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Material Capacities | Metal: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, brass, copper, tool steel, carbon steel, iron. Plastic: ABS, POM, PC, PC+GF, PA, PA+GF, PMMA, PEEK, PEI, etc. |
Surface Treatment | Plating, Brushing, Polishing, Anodizing, Sandblasting, Knurling, or custom requirements |
CNC Processing Scope | CNC 3-axis, 4-axis machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, CNC Lathe, High precision 5-Axis turning-milling combined machining |
Delivery | DHL, FedEx, EMS, UPS, or customer's requirements |
Application | Optical instruments, Automotive, Electronic devices, Digital communication, Aerospace, Bicycles, Pneumatic tools, Hydraulic systems, Automatic Mechanical systems, etc. |
Package | Tissue paper, EPE, standard carton or plastic tray, sponge tray, cardboard tray, etc., can be customized |