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Place of Origin | Dongguan, China |
Brand Name | Yexin |
Certification | ISO9001:2015 |
Model Number | ST15 |
CNC turning is a manufacturing process that involves securing a blank on a rotating chuck and
using stationary cutting tools to remove material. This method is particularly suitable for creating
parts with symmetrical features along their central axis.
Turned components are usually manufactured more efficiently and cost-effectively compared to
milled parts.
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The primary focus of the CNC machining process revolves around metals, incorporating alloy steel,
carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
Nevertheless, CNC machining extends its capabilities beyond metals to encompass plastic parts
and other materials, including ceramics, composites, thermoplastics, and thermosets.
Common Materials | |
Name | Description |
Aluminum | High machinability and ductility, good strength-to-weight ratio. |
Stainless steel | High tensile strength, corrosion and temperature resistant. |
Mild steel | High machinability and weldability, high stiffness. |
Brass | Low friction, excellent electrical conductivity, golden appearance. |
Copper | Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. |
Titanium | Excellent strength to weight ratio, used in aerospace, automotive and medical industries. |
POM | High stiffness, high accuracy, low friction, easy to machine. |
ABS | Common thermoplastic, impact resistant, easy to machine. |
Nylon | Excellent mechanical properties, thermal, chemical and abrasion resistant. |
CNC Machining Tolerances
Typical machining tolerances fall within the range of ± 0.005 inches or 0.13 millimeters.
Tolerances represent the allowable variation for a specific dimension.
For instance, if a CNC machining tool has a tolerance of ± 0.01 millimeters, it means that the tool
can deviate by 0.01 millimeters in each cut.
When provided with a drawing, Our CNC machining service can achieve CNC parts with tolerances
as tight as ± 0.0002 inches.
In the absence of a drawing, all CNC parts are manufactured according to our ISO 2768 medium
standard. We can also work to even tighter tolerances, such as ± 0.025 millimeters or ± 0.001
inches, when an engineering drawing specifies critical features.
CNC Turning Tolerances | ||
Limits for nominal size | Plastics | Metals |
0.5mm* to 3mm | ±0.1mm | ±0.05mm |
Over 3mm to 6mm | ±0.1mm | ±0.05mm |
Over 6mm to 30mm | ±0.2mm | ±0.10mm |
Over 30mm to 120mm | ±0.3mm | ±0.15mm |
Over 120mm to 400mm | ±0.5mm | ±0.20mm |
Over 400mm to 1000mm | ±0.8mm | ±0.30mm |
Over 1000mm to 2000mm | ±1.2mm | ±0.50mm |
Over 2000mm to 4000mm | ±2.0mm | |
*Please clearly indicate tolerances for nominal sizes below 0.5mm on your technical drawing. |
Applications of CNC Turning
1. Transportation:
CNC turning services play a crucial role in various transportation sectors, including aerospace,
automotive, mass transit, rail and locomotive, military, and trucking industries.
These services are utilized in designing transportation equipment such as headnuts, gear blanks,
bearing blocks, levers, axles, and rotors.
2. Construction:
In the construction industry, CNC machines are employed to create robust components capable of
handling heavy loads. This includes the production of bolts and screws from metals like stainless
steel and aluminum, used in assembly and fastening functions.
3. Vehicles:
CNC turning services are extensively used for manufacturing auto parts, covering components for
engines (cylinder heads, connecting rods, camshafts), transmission parts (shafts, rings), and
suspension components (sway bars, control arms, tie rod ends), as well as other items like
bushings and bolts.
4. Air Travel:
The aviation industry relies on CNC turned parts for customization and creation, including probes,
joint connectors, fasteners, engine components, and aircraft parts. Titanium, known for its
capability to withstand extreme temperatures, is often used in aviation-based CNC turned parts.
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FAQ's
1. Why choose CNC machining?
CNC machining offers several advantages, making it a preferred manufacturing solution:
1. Speed: CNC machining is known for its rapid production capabilities, allowing for the quick
creation of end-use parts.
2. Accuracy: The precision of CNC machining ensures high-quality and accurate parts, meeting
tight tolerances and specifications.
3. Versatility: CNC machining is a versatile process suitable for a wide range of materials and part
complexities. It can handle various geometries and designs.
4. Cost-Efficiency: Unlike traditional manufacturing methods, CNC machining doesn't require
expensive hard tooling or elaborate set-ups, contributing to cost savings.
2. How Much Does CNC Machining Cost?
The cost of CNC machining a part is influenced by various factors, including:
1. Material: The choice of material significantly impacts cost. Machining materials like Inconel are
more expensive due to increased tool wear and slower cutting speeds compared to materials like
aluminum.
2. Complexity: Parts with complex features are more expensive to machine. For instance,
components with intricate surface shapes incur higher costs than those with flat surfaces.
3. Tolerances: Tight dimensional tolerance requirements contribute to higher costs. Over-specifying
tight tolerances on non-critical features can increase CNC machining expenses.
4. Surface Finish: Achieving mirror finishes demands specialized tooling and machining strategies,
prolonging machining time and elevating costs.
5. Quantity: Low-volume production is inherently costlier per part than large-volume production.
The higher fee stems from spreading initial setup and programming costs over fewer parts.
3. What are your tolerances for machined parts?
Our tolerances for machined parts are as follows:
Local tolerances of +.005”/- .005” are applicable across most geometries in metals, with a variation
of +/- 0.010" for plastics. Tolerances may differ for large parts, particularly concerning flatness over
large parts after heat treatment.
For "As Milled" finish, a minimum surface finish of 125 is required for CNC parts.
All fabricated parts adhere to a dimensional tolerance of 0.010” and an angular tolerance of 1°.
Tapped holes not explicitly called out as features on the quoted CAD model may be machined to the
diameters specified in that model.
Surface treatments (e.g., anodize, bead blast, iridite, powder coat, etc.) will not be applied unless
explicitly paid for and acknowledged.
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