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XC Machining delivers Custom CNC Turning Services that meet the demands of complex geometries, tight tolerances, and fast lead times. From rapid prototyping to full-scale production, our CNC turning capabilities are built to support industries.

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CNC Turning Company You Can Rely On for Precision Parts

As a trusted CNC turning company, we specialize in producing consistent and repeatable turned components using advanced CNC lathes. We offer dedicated aluminum CNC turning services for industries that demand lightweight, corrosion-resistant components

Our experienced machinists and engineers work closely with clients to understand technical drawings and material needs ensuring every part meets strict specifications.

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Precision CNC Lathe Machining & Multi-Axis Turning

XC Machining provides full-spectrum CNC lathe machining services, including multi-axis CNC turning services for complex profiles and secondary operations. Whether it’s internal threading, deep hole drilling, or grooving, we use high-speed CNC lathes to streamline production and minimize cycle time without compromising quality.

We manufacture custom CNC turned parts in a wide range of materials including stainless steel, brass, titanium, and plastics. From simple pins to intricate housings, our precision CNC turning services are designed to deliver critical parts with unmatched consistency and speed.

Why Choose CNC Turning Services with XC Machining?

Provides rapid prototyping and precision parts using advanced CNC technology, ensuring exceptional quality and precision. Trust CNC Turning Services to meet your exacting standards.

Strong Manufacturing Capabilities

In our facility, you have a variety of machines for part production, including CNC turning lathes, milling machines, injection molding equipment, state-of-the-art 3D printing technology, and more.

Flexible Material Selection

At XC Machining, we try to ensure your choice is not limited, which is why we offer over 60 materials for you to choose from for your prototypes and products.

24/7 Engineering Support

In-depth service engineers with the knowledge to address your manufacturing inquiries are available from XC Machining. Our engineers are always on the ground to offer valuable advice.

Choice of Custom Finishes

We offer a range of surface treatments and custom finishes on solid metal and plastic parts, including anodizing, spray painting, vapor polishing, sandblasting, silk screening, etc.

Tolerances for CNC Turning

CNC Turning services are crucial for producing precise and high-quality components with tight tolerances for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and medical. Below are the typical tolerances for CNC Turning:

Description Specification
Metals ISO 2768-m
Plastics ISO 2768-c
Precision Tolerances CNC Turning can achieve tolerances as tight as +/- 0.001 inches (0.025 mm) or based on drawing specifications.
Surface Finish Ra 32 µin (0.8 µm)
Minimum Wall Thickness 0.5mm
Minimum End Mill Size 0.3mm
Minimum Drill Size 1mm
Maximum Part Size CNC Turning: 200×500 mm
Minimum Part Size CNC Turning: 2×2 mm
Production Volume Prototyping: 1-100 pcs
  Low Volume: 101-5,000 pcs
  High Volume: Above 5,001 pcs

 

Materials for CNC Turning Services Parts

Leading companies and engineers rely on XC Machining for rapid iterations and durable, high-quality parts. Whether it’s for prototyping or full-scale production, our wide range of materials ensures we meet the unique requirements of any CNC Turning Services project with precision and speed.

Aluminum

Aluminum 5052, Aluminum 7075, Aluminum 7075-T6, Aluminum 6063-T5, Aluminum 7050-T7451, Aluminum MIC-6, Aluminum 6061-T6, Aluminum 2024-T3

Alloy Steel 4130, Alloy Steel 4140, ASTM A36, Stainless Steel 15-5, Stainless Steel 17-4, Stainless Steel 18-8, Stainless Steel 303, Stainless Steel 304, Stainless Steel 316/316L, Stainless Steel 416, Stainless Steel 420, Steel 1018, Steel A36

ABS, Acetal [Delrin], Acrylic, G-10 Garolite, Nylon 6/6, PEEK, Polycarbonate, PTFE [Teflon], Polypropylene, Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

Brass C360, Brass 260, C932 M07 Bearing Bronze

H59, H60

Titanium Grade 2, Titanium 6Al-4V

Zinc Sheet Alloy 500

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Surface finishes for CNC Turning

CNC turning provides smooth, precise surfaces for a variety of components, with finishes ensuring enhanced durability and aesthetics for turned parts.

Sanding
CNC machine tool cutting metal part with precision for manufacturing

Sanding removes burrs and sharp edges from turned components, achieving a smooth, uniform surface that is ideal for functional parts with high performance.

Polishing
Worker using rotary tool for polishing a metal surface to a glossy finish

Polishing enhances the aesthetic finish of CNC-turned parts, providing a reflective surface that is both functional and visually appealing, often used for decorative pieces.

Brushing

Brushing adds a textured finish, ideal for applications where a non-reflective, uniform surface is needed, commonly used for industrial turned parts.

Anodizing
anodizing for medical devices

Anodizing adds a protective, corrosion-resistant layer to aluminum turned parts, enhancing their durability while providing an attractive finish that resists wear.

Electropolishing

Electropolishing smooths out surface irregularities on turned metal parts, improving both the appearance and corrosion resistance, often used for stainless steel components.

Vibratory Finishing

Vibratory finishing smooths the surface of turned parts, removing burrs and sharp edges, leaving a polished and clean finish suitable for high-quality applications.

Specialist industries

XC Machining is a trusted partner for industries demanding complexity, reliability and precision. Our expensive experience in producing millions of high quality components brings unmatched expertise to every project.

Our services cover a diverse range of applications to ensure that we meet the unique needs of each sector with great care.

XC Machining supports the automotive industry with cutting-edge CNC machining solutions, enabling the production of complex parts that drive efficiency

For the semiconductor industry, XC Machining offers CNC machining services that meet the high precision demands necessary for manufacturing components

Our CNC machining services are pivotal in the energy sector, where precision and durability are essential. XC Machining supports the

XC Machining is a trusted partner in the industrial machinery sector, offering CNC machining solutions that ensure the robust and

XC Machining delivers precision machining solutions for the electronics industry, producing intricate components that meet the exacting standards required for

XC Machining offers specialized CNC machining services for the communications industry, crafting precision parts that are vital for the infrastructure

Our CNC Turning Services service capabilities

As a leader in precision manufacturing, we offer a wide range of capabilities that cater to both one-off prototyping and low-volume production. We specialize in delivering geometrically complex and highly cosmetic parts, ensuring the highest quality standards. At XC Machining, we pride ourselves on being the go-to manufacturer for all your CNC Turning Services needs, providing reliable and efficient solutions under one roof.

Precision Custom Solutions With CNC Turning Services at XC Machining

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) turning is a precision manufacturing process that uses advanced machinery to cut, shape, and refine materials into specific parts. This service is essential for creating high-quality components with tight tolerances, ensuring that every part is made to the exact specifications needed. The process involves the rotation of a workpiece while a cutting tool is applied to create the desired shape, such as cylindrical or conical features.

At XC Machining, we specialize in delivering premium CNC turning services that meet the highest standards of accuracy and precision. Whether you need a small batch of parts or a large production run, our team is equipped with the latest CNC turning technology to handle all your needs. We provide custom solutions to ensure your project is executed smoothly from start to finish, regardless of complexity or material requirements.

Why are CNC Turning Services Important?

CNC turning offers numerous benefits to industries and businesses that rely on precision machining. Some of the key advantages include:

High Precision: CNC turning ensures that parts are created with an extremely high level of accuracy, meeting the exact design specifications.

Repeatability: Once the program is set up, CNC machines can repeat the same process thousands of times with minimal variation, ensuring consistency across parts.

Complex Geometries: With advanced CNC programming, it is possible to produce parts with complex shapes and intricate details that are impossible to achieve manually.

Efficiency and Speed: CNC turning is faster than traditional manual methods, offering increased productivity and faster turnaround times for projects.

Cost-effectiveness: Due to its efficiency and the ability to minimize human error, CNC turning reduces production costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

Steps Involved in CNC Turning Services

The CNC turning process involves a series of well-defined steps to ensure precision and quality. Here’s how XC Machining executes the process:

  1. Design and Blueprint: The first step is to receive the customer’s part design. Using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, we create a detailed blueprint of the part with exact specifications.
  2. Programming: Once the design is ready, the part’s geometry and machining instructions are input into the CNC machine’s control system using G-code programming. This code directs the machine on how to cut, move, and shape the material.
  3. Material Selection: The appropriate raw material is selected, often based on the part’s requirements for strength, durability, or other characteristics. Materials commonly used include metals like aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastic.
  4. Machining: The CNC turning machine begins the process by rotating the material and applying precise cutting tools to achieve the desired shape. This process is monitored and adjusted to ensure that the part meets the exact specifications.
  5. Quality Control: After machining, the parts undergo strict quality control testing to ensure that all dimensions, finishes, and other criteria are met. This ensures the components are defect-free and of the highest quality.
  6. Finishing and Delivery: The final step involves finishing processes like polishing or coating, followed by packaging and timely delivery to the client.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CNC Turning

  • What parts can CNC turning produce?

    CNC turning is ideal for producing cylindrical and symmetrical parts that revolve around an axis. Common products include shafts, rods, pins, bushings, pulleys, and other round components. It is also highly effective in creating external threads, internal boreholes, and intricate contours on cylindrical surfaces. Thanks to its precision, CNC turning ensures tight tolerances and a smooth finish, making it perfect for parts that require precise fits and consistent motion, commonly used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery applications. 

  • Can CNC turning be used for plastic parts?

    Absolutely! CNC turning can handle a variety of materials, including plastics. Common plastics used in CNC turning are ABS, Polycarbonate, PTFE (Teflon), Nylon, and Acetal. Each material offers unique benefits: Nylon is strong and resistant to friction, while Acetal provides superior machinability and stability. To maintain high-quality, precise parts, CNC turning plastic requires careful management of cutting speeds and tool choices to prevent any material deformation, ensuring parts suitable for diverse applications. 

  • What is the difference between CNC milling and CNC turning?

    CNC milling and CNC turning are both subtractive manufacturing techniques, but they differ in their approach to material removal. 

    CNC Milling: The workpiece stays stationary while the cutting tool moves along multiple axes to shape the material. This method is best for creating complex geometries, such as parts with slots, holes, and contours. 

    CNC Turning: In this process, the workpiece rotates, while the cutting tool remains stationary. This technique is best suited for cylindrical parts like shafts, rings, and bolts. Although milling can create more intricate geometries, turning is faster and more efficient for producing round parts. 

  • What is a CNC turning center, and what parts can it produce?

    A CNC turning center is a precision machine controlled by a computer, designed for manufacturing cylindrical parts. It can produce a wide variety of components such as shafts, pins, screws, bushings, and other detailed parts. With its capability for performing multiple operations like turning, threading, grooving, drilling, and complex contouring, the CNC turning center is versatile and ideal for handling both simple and intricate parts. Its automation ensures high consistency and efficiency across industries, producing parts to exact specifications. 

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