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Mastering the Art of CNC Lathe Turning

CNC (Computer Numeric Control) lathe turning is a modern manufacturing process that has revolutionized the industry. It involves the use of computers to control machine tools like lathes, mills, routers, and grinders - the CNC lathe turning being one of the most commonly used tools. With excellent accuracy, precision, and speed, CNC lathe turning is a process that many manufacturers rely on for producing parts.

Understanding CNC Lathe Turning

The CNC lathe turning process starts by designing a 3D model of the part to be made, using CAD (computer aided design) software. This design is then converted into machine language (G-code) that the CNC machine can understand. The CNC lathe reads this code and uses it to shape a piece of material according to the design, by rotating it against a cutting tool.

There are various types of CNC lathe machines, including two-axis lathes, multi-axis lathes, live tooling lathes, and more. They vary in complexity, precision, and cost. Some can make simple parts, while others can produce complex parts with intriguing structures.

The Importance of CNC Lathe Turning

"CNC lathe turning, in its essence, is the art of creating the impossible." This quote perfectly illustrates the importance of CNC lathe turning. With the right machine and skilled technicians, there's virtually no part that can't be made. CNC lathe turning allows for the creation of parts that are consistently high in quality and accuracy. It offers high repeatability, which means you can produce the same part, with the same measurements and specifications, multiple times with minimal error.

Apart from repeatability, CNC lathe turning increases efficiency. Once the design is fed into the lathe machine, it can produce the part with minimal supervision. It means reduced labor costs and faster production times.

Beyond Efficiency: The Artistic Side of CNC Lathe Turning

"At the heart of every piece crafted with a CNC lathe, there lies an artist." Many see the CNC lathe turning as a mere tool. But delve deeper, and you will find an element of artistry. CNC lathe turning sculpts raw, inanimate materials into functional, intricate parts. Like a sculptor chiseling away at a block of marble to reveal a figure hidden within, a CNC lathe operator utilizes the machine to mold materials into precise shapes.

The Future of CNC Lathe Turning

"The future of CNC lathe turning is here, and it*s brighter than ever." The advancements in technology have allowed CNC lathe turning to continue to evolve. Now, not only can CNC lathes operate with extreme precision and speed, but we are also seeing the rise of autonomous CNC lathes. These machines can learn from their operations, improve their programs for increased efficiency, and even perform preventive maintenance.

In addition, the reduction in the size of CNC lathes and the improvement in the design software have allowed them to become accessible to smaller businesses and even devoted hobbyists. From here, the possibilities are endless.

As we continue to move towards a technologically driven world, CNC lathe turning continues to form an essential part of this progression. From creating essential parts for industries to enabling artists and engineers alike to bring their visions to life, CNC lathe turning will continue to be at the forefront. We can only look forward to what the future holds for CNC lathe turning.

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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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