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Mastering the Art of CNC Turning Machine Process

Ever imagined how certain parts attain their specific shapes? Ever wondered how small constituents of various machinery you use are so precision-cut? The CNC turning process is the answer! With highly advanced technology, it is now possible to produce intricately designed parts with extreme precision. In this blog, we are going to immerse ourselves into the world of CNC turning machines and understand the underlying process.

Our journey begins with understanding what exactly is a CNC Turning Machine. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control, a technology where computers are used to control machine tools. Tools that can be controlled in this manner include lathes, mills, routers, and grinders. The CNC turning process is a simple method where a cutting tool, typically a non-rotary tool bit, describes a helical tool path by moving more or less linearly while the workpiece rotates. This process helps in getting the desired shape with impeccable accuracy.

Let's move a step further and see how the CNC turning machine process actually happens. It all starts with a blueprint. The design requirements of the part to be manufactured are coded into a computer program. This program dictates the actions of the machine. It's like a well-choreographed dance where every move has been pre-determined and intricately planned out.

The machine starts with a bar of metal which is held in place by a chuck. As the machine operates, the material spins around rapidly. As it spins, the various cutter tools shape the metal piece into the desired size and shape. Speed and precision are key here. The cutting needs to be quick to be efficient, but accuracy cannot be compromised because these parts often have to fit together with other parts with perfect precision.

An interesting part about CNC turning is that it doesn't only work in the typical forward "turning" motion. Additionally, it includes other movements like grooving, facing, threading, and more. These carefully guided movements, combined with calibrated cutting, allow for intricate designs that manually operated machines cannot achieve.

Another fascinating aspect about CNC turning machines is the use of various cutting tools. Cutting tools in CNC turning can vary in size, shape, and material, each having their own unique purpose and functionality.

One of the main advantages of using CNC turning machines is its repeatability and precision. This technology can produce hundreds, or even thousands, of individual pieces that are almost identical in shape and size. This is extremely advantageous for manufacturing industries because these machines minimize waste material and maximize efficient use of time.

Safety is another vital aspect to look into. With a CNC machine, the entire process is automated. This not only reduces the amount of manual labor necessary but also reduces the chance of accidents that may occur due to manual handling of machinery.

In essence, the CNC turning machine process is a huge leap forward in the world of manufacturing. It simplifies a complex procedure and makes it incredibly straightforward without compromising on the quality of the finished product.

There's always room to explore in this field. Perhaps you might even consider a career in CNC machining or think about incorporating it into your existing manufacturing process? It truly is a game changer in the world of production. As continues to progress we might even start to see more advanced and even more efficient CNC machines.

The future is looking sharp, precise, and beautifully designed, thanks to the marvel that is the CNC turning machine process.

cnc turning machine process

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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