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Harnessing Precision: A Deep Dive into CNC Turning of Cable Gland Parts

CNC Turning has been a blueprint for an array of industries, manufacturing extraordinarily precise components with seamless efficiency and accuracy. One such area where its application has garnered significant interest is in the creation of cable gland parts.

Cable glands, often referred to as cable connectors, are mechanisms designed to securely fasten and provide optimum strain relief by binding the ends of an electric cable to an instrument. With the prominent role cable glands play in safeguarding electrical systems, the manufacturing of such parts is a critical process in the industrial landscape.

This post uncovers the meticulous process of CNC turning cable gland parts, expounding not just on its technical nuances but also the manifold benefits it affords.

Decoding CNC Turning

CNC turning is a sophisticated computer-controlled subtractive manufacturing process, which involves a cutting tool executing precise movements as a part spins on an axis. The tool travels along 2 axes of motion to produce exact depths and diameters which can't be matched manually.

The process commences when a rod of the chosen slicing material〞typically metal〞is fed into the turning center. This rod gradually rotates at high speed while the cutting tool strategically carves out material. The result? A symmetrically precise part that is consistent and uniform, down to the tiniest detail.

The Genesis of Cable Gland Parts through CNC Turning

When crafting cable gland parts, CNC turning plays a central role because of the necessity for extreme precision. After all, these parts are major components of electrical systems where just a minor error can cause system failures or, worse, safety hazards.

Once a blueprint has been designed, the manufacturing process begins. A rod of suitable metal, often brass or nickel-plated brass, is chosen and then spun on the rotating axis of the CNC machine. The cutting tool, directed by the CNC software based on the blueprint, then begins the turning process.

The Making of Cable Gland Parts

The process starts with the cutting of the external threads. These threads are necessary to securely connect the cable gland to the piece of equipment. The threads must be flawlessly cut to ensure a tight connection that can withstand both the environmental factors and the sustained physical strain.

After the threads are cut, the locking mechanism of the gland is then fabricated. This mechanism will clinch the cable in position, providing much-needed strain relief. Again, precision is paramount here as this mechanism is vital for the cable gland's effectiveness.

Subsequently, the seals for the gland are crafted. Seals must be watertight 〞 any ingress of water can lead to electrical equipment's failure and pose an electrocution risk.

CNC turning, with its technological prowess and meticulous precision, empowers the creation of these elements with remarkable exactness, ensuring that the cable gland components deliver precisely as needed.

Advantages of Using CNC Turning for Cable Gland Parts

CNC turning, when used for creating cable gland parts, offers numerous notable advantages. It ensures uniformity across batches, higher production speed, less waste, reduced human error, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced adaptability. Such benefits notably uplift the efficiency and reliability of the entire manufacturing process.

However, while the benefits of CNC turning in the manufacturing of cable gland parts cannot be overemphasized, it is crucial to note that the software used, the quality of the material selected for the job, and the experience of the operator are all key factors which influence the final outcome. Therefore, these aspects should not be overlooked during the process.

In our cutting-edge world where precision and efficiency are not just needed but expected, CNC turning emerges as a powerful ally. When it comes to creating critical parts like cable glands, CNC turning breaks new ground, promising unmatched precision and consistency. Use the CNC turning of cable gland parts not just to standardize production but also to optimize it, ensuring that every component that rolls out of production meets, and even surpasses, the stringent standards of industry and safety.

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What is CNC Turning

CNC turning is a process that involves using computer numerical control (CNC) machines to shape and finish various materials, such as metals and plastics, into desired shapes and sizes.
This process is typically used in the manufacturing industry to produce precision parts and components for a wide range of applications, including automotive, automation, aerospace, medical, machinery, and industrial.

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Asianstar Professional CNC Turning Service

Asianstar CNC turning Service offers precision machining for a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. With high level facilities and skillful operators, we can produce high-quality parts with tight tolerances and intricate designs.

Our CNC turning capabilities allow us to produce parts with diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 480mm and lengths up to 450mm. We offer both single and multi-axis turning, as well as live tooling options for added complexity and accuracy.

We use proven processes and quality control measures to ensure that every part we produce meets our clients' specifications and expectations.

Whether you need a single prototype or high-volume production runs, our CNC turning service can provide the precision and reliability you need to get your project completed on time and on budget.

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Components Sizes of Asianstar CNC Turning Service

Unit (mm) Min Max
Out Diameter 0.5 480
Inner Diameter (Hole) 0.3 465
Length 1.0 450
Groove Diameter 0.4 above
Thread M1.2 above

Components Tolerance of Asianstar CNC Turning Service

Unit (mm) Tolerance according to sizes
Height Tolerance Diameter Size 0.5 to 3 3 to 6 6 to 30 30 to 120 120 to300 300 to480
Tolerance ±0.003 ±0.010 ±0.020 ±0.030 ±0.035 ±0.040
Length Tolerance Length Size 0.5 to 3 3 to 6 6 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 30 30 above
Tolerance ±0.010 ±0.020 ±0.250 ±0.250 ±0.030 ±0.035

Components shape and position tolerance of Asianstar CNC Turning Service

Tolerance Class followed Tolerance (mm)
Straightness and Flatness Verticality Symmetry
10 10 to 30 30 to 100 100 to 300 300 to 1000 1000 to 3000 to 100 100 to 300 300 to 1000 1000 to 3000 to 100 100 to 300 300 to 1000 1000 to 3000
H ±0.015 ±0.02 ±0.03 ±0.05 ±0.10 ±0.15 ±0.02 ±0.025 ±0.03 ±0.035 ±0.02 ±0.03 ±0.04 ±0.05

Capability of Asianstar CNC Turning Service

Type of Turning Machine Diameter Size (mm) Length Size (mm) Productivity (PCS/Month)
Auto Turning Machine Simple Turning Machine Multi Turning Machine Pin Turning Machine Min 0.5 Max 480 Min 1.0 Max 450 200’000/Item

ADVANTAGE OF ASIANSTAR CNC MACHINING SERVICE

Multiple Machining Processes

Multiple Machining Processes

Asianstar has various machining processes to support different types of components from client, we can choose the best suitable manufacturing solution to carry result in perfect performance and cheap cost

Flexible Custom Service

Flexible Custom Service

With skillful machining technologies, Asianstar is flexible to support clients on different materials and different structures of the components, we also flexible on the components quantities and even assembly

Create Designing for Clients

Create Designing for Clients

Not only producing according to clients drawings, Asianstar also propose the better designing to clients, supporting clients to buildup improved designing or even new generation components

Standard Procedures

Standard Procedures

Asianstar production, as experienced by many years, is strictly following internal Standard Operating Procedures, to make sure the production schedule is smooth and plans are well carried out well without accidents

Standard Procedures

Standard Procedures

Asianstar strictly controlling product quality by system. We start QC controlling from production plan once setting up, to production process by monitoring QC checking and until the final Inspection before packing

Fast Lead-Time Delivery

Fast Lead-Time Delivery

Asianstar strictly control the production processes, teams keep the plan moving ahead according to the procedures, we have internal time management schedule which mostly bring earlier lead-time of delivery

Asianstar: Professional CNC Machining Supplier

From year of 2005, Asianstar Company establish the CNC Machining Factory in Guangdong Province, China.
We mostly provide CNC Turning, Milling, Drilling, Grinding, and Multi Machining processes service on various materials.
With the Belief of becoming a key supplier in the supply-chain of Precision Components, we strictly control our product quality, keep high precision on our components production, buildup the whole-process QC System and submit the satisfaction for every order.
By long term development, we have buildup partnership with world-wide clients, supporting our partners in Designing, Optimizing, Producing and Testing on each type of components.

OUR CNC MACHINING SERVICES

CNC Turning Service

CNC Turning Service

Our CNC Turning Service provides different sizes of roll shape work-pieces, the diameter range is from 0.5mm to 480mm, reaching tolerance +/-0.003mm.

CNC Milling Service

CNC Milling Service

Our milling machines and CNC centers are able to produce complicated structure part, five-axis devices produce multi-sides at one-time jag which bring high precision result

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Our Sheet Metal Fabrication provides slicing, punching, bending, welding, painting and assembling for set products, unique tooling for each project to raise production efficiency

Aluminum Extrusion

Aluminum Extrusion

Our Aluminum Extrusion brings clients various shapes of aluminum parts, high efficiency for mass quantity, our precision extrusion mold control tolerance within 0.01mm

Forging Service

Forging Service

For some steel serious products, we apply Forging Service to make out their outer shape and them use CNC devices to start drilling, forming, rolling, cutting, etc.

Finishing Service

Finishing Service

Our Surface Finishing Service uses chemical or electro post-treatments after machining tasks are finished, normally includes Oxide, Anodizing, Passivation, E-Plating, Painting,etc.

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