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Mastering CNC Machining: A Comprehensive Guide to Turning Parts Shafts

The versatility of CNC machining has revolutionized the manufacturing industry. With precise control and a wide range of applications, it is now possible to create customized products on a large scale. Among the various processes, turning has emerged as one of the most commonly used and vital CNC operations. In this blog post, we will dive deep into the world of CNC machining, focusing on the turning process and its application in creating parts shafts.

Understanding CNC Turning and Parts Shafts

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) turning is a manufacturing process that relies on the use of a lathe and various cutting tools to remove excess material from a workpiece. The workpiece, often a shaft, is mounted on the machine, and it rotates while the cutting tool remains stationary.

Parts shafts, on the other hand, are essential components of various machines and equipment. They transmit torque, power, or both between different elements of a machine. Common examples include automotive drive shafts, electric motor shafts, gearbox output shafts, and many more. These shafts demand high precision and expert skill to manufacture, which is where CNC turning comes into play.

The Importance of CNC Turning in Shaft Manufacturing

Precision is crucial when producing shafts, as their performance depends on the accurate alignment of their various components. CNC turning offers unprecedented precision and repeatability, thereby reducing the margin of error and improving the quality of the finished product.

Material Options: CNC turning can be used to create parts shafts from a wide range of materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and various plastics. This diversity allows engineers to select the most suitable material for the intended application, optimizing performance, durability, and overall efficiency.

Complexity and Customization: CNC turning enables manufacturers to produce components with intricate geometries that may be challenging to create using conventional methods. Furthermore, different types of shafts can be customized to meet specific requirements with the help of CNC machines.

Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness: CNC turning has a high production rate, allowing manufacturers to create large quantities of parts shafts efficiently. Automated processes reduce human intervention, thereby minimizing labor costs and the risk of errors and waste material.

Essential Factors to Consider in CNC Turning of Parts Shafts

To optimize the machining process and ensure the consistency of parts shafts, it is important to consider the following factors:

Material Selection

As mentioned earlier, CNC turning can handle various materials. However, selecting the most suitable material for your application is crucial to achieving the desired performance and durability. Some factors to consider when choosing the material include strength, corrosion resistance, electrical properties, and cost.

Tolerances and Surface Finish

The tolerances and surface finish of the parts shafts directly impact their performance. Tighter tolerances guarantee a precise fit between components and reduce the risk of misalignment. Additionally, a smooth surface finish ensures minimum friction, wear, and noise during operation.

Choosing the Right Cutting Tools

Using the appropriate cutting tools is crucial to effective CNC turning. Selecting the correct size and geometry of the cutting tool can increase the metal removal rate, reduce cycle time, and improve surface finish quality. Tool life and tool wear should also be taken into account to reduce downtime and maintain consistency in part quality.

Programming the CNC Machine

For successful CNC turning, it is vital to create accurate and efficient CNC programs. The software used for programming should be compatible with the specific CNC machine and cutting tools. Operators should also be trained in optimizing strategies and toolpath generation to minimize production time and ensure the highest quality of the parts shafts.

Final Thoughts

CNC machining has become an indispensable part of the modern manufacturing landscape, and the turning process is a perfect example of its impact on the production of parts shafts. By embracing CNC turning, manufacturers can meet the growing demand for high-quality, customized shafts while reducing costs and improving efficiency. So, the next time you come across a parts shaft, remember that it is the culmination of advanced technology and expert craftsmanship.

cnc machining turning parts shaft

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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