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CNC Turning Service

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Our CNC turning service capabilities

From prototyping to full production runs. Our wide range of CNC lathes and turning centers will allow you to produce highly accurate, high-quality parts to meet even your most stringent requirements.

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CNC Turning Service
CNC lathe

CNC turning machines are able to provide low cost parts for simple cylindrical geometries. Live tooling is available for more complex geometries and is assessed on a case by case basis.

Available materials for CNC machining

Below is a list of the standard CNC machined materials we offer.

Aluminum
Stainless steel
Alloy & Tool steel
Other metal
A6061-T6
SUS303
S45C
Titanium Grade TA2
A6063
SUS304
S25C
Titanium Grade TA1
A7075-T6
SUS316
FCD440/450
H59
A5083
SUS440
DC04
Brass 3604
A5052
SUS400
S235JR
Copper C1020
A2014
SUS430
S235JRG2
Copper C1100
A2017
AISI 4140
Titanium TC4
A2024
AISI 5115
Titanium TC6
A1050
Q235
ZDC2&3
SKD11
Magnesium AZ31B
FCD450
Magnesium AZ91D
9Mn2V
SPCC
SCM435
SECC
SCM415
SPHC
Available surface finishes for CNC machining

Surface treatment after machining can change the appearance, surface roughness, hardness, and chemical resistance of the parts produced.

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As machined (Ra 3.2μm / Ra 126μin)

As printed MJF parts are typically gray in color and have a smooth surface, without visible layers, and a powder texture.

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Smooth machining (Ra 1.6μm / Ra 63μin)

Smooth machining is like an ‘As machined’ finish but with slightly less evident machine marks. Parts are machined at a lower feed, no hand polishing is applied.

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Fine machining (Ra 0.8μm / Ra 32μin)

Finer-looking machining obtained either through higher-precision machines, lower feeds, sharper tools, or a combination of all the above. Machining marks are less evident.

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Polishing (Ra 0.8μm / Ra 32μin)

Parts are manually polished in multiple directions. Surface is smooth and slightly reflective.

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Electroless Nickel Plating

Parts are machined to Ra1.6µm and electroless nickel plated. Ideal for wear abrasion and corrosion resistance, not for cosmetic purposes.

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Bead Blasted + Anodized type II (Glossy)

Parts are bead blasted, anodized type II and bright dipped. Results in glossy color. Ideal for cosmetic parts needing an increase in corrosion resistance.

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As machined + Anodized type II

Parts are anodized (type II) directly after machining. The most cost-effective anodizing option; ideal for non-cosmetic, functional parts. Used to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

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Chromate Conversion Coating

Parts are machined and a chromate conversion coating is applied. Ideal to increase the corrosion resistance of the part while maintaining its conductive properties. RoHS compliant.

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Bead blasted + Anodized type II (Matte)

Parts are bead blasted and anodized type II. Ideal for increasing the corrosion resistance of the part. Results in naturally matte colors. For glossy colors, please select the bead blasted + glossy anodizing option.

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Bead blasted

Parts are bead blasted with glass beads which results in a grainy texture and reduced machining marks.

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Brushed + Electropolished (Ra 0.8μm / Ra 32μin)

Parts are brushed and electropolished. Ideal to reduce the micro-roughness of the part.

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Black oxide

Applicable on steels, black oxide is a conversion coating used to improve corrosion resistance and minimize light reflection.

Tolerances

We follow ISO 2768 standards for CNC Machining.

Limits for nominal size
Plastics (ISO 2768- m)
Metals (ISO 2768- f)
Over 1000mm to 2000mm
±1.2mm
±0.5mm
Over 400mm to 1000mm
±0.8mm
±0.3mm
Over 120mm to 400mm
±0.5mm
±0.2mm
Over 30mm to 120mm
±0.3mm
±0.15mm
Over 6mm to 30mm
±0.2mm
±0.1mm
Over 3mm to 6mm
±0.1mm
±0.05mm
0.5mm* to 3mm
±0.1mm
±0.05mm
  • Please clearly indicate tolerances for nominal sizes below 0.5mm on your technical drawing.

CNC Turning Design Guidelines

The table below summarizes the recommended and technically feasible values for the most common features encountered in CNC machined parts.

Feature
Recommended size
Feasible size
Min. feature size
Ø 2.5 mm
Ø 0.50 mm
Internal edges
R 8 mm
R 0.25 mm
Minimum wall thickness
0.8 mm (for metals) 1.5 mm (for plastics)
0.5 mm (for metals) 1.0 mm (for plastics)
Holes
Diameter:standard drill bit sizes Depth: 4 x diameter
Diameter: Ø 0.5 Depth: 10 x diameter
Threads
Size: M6 or larger Length: 3 x diameter
Size: M2
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