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The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding CNC Turned Parts Pricing

The pricing of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) turned parts is not as straightforward as most people might think. Multiple considerations come into play in calculating the cost, including raw material costs, processing fees, labor, post-processing expenses, as well as shipping and handling costs. This blog post aims to shed some light on the various factors influencing the price list of CNC turned parts.

Understanding the Basics of CNC Turning

CNC turning is a manufacturing process in which bars of material are held in a chuck and rotated while a tool is fed to the piece to remove material and create the desired shape. A turret, with tooling attached, is programmed to move to the bar of raw material and remove material to create the programmed result. It's typically used to create cylindrical parts, with the cutting action being performed while the workpiece rotates.

Raw Material Costs

The starting point in determining the price of CNC turned parts is the raw material. A wide range of materials can be used in CNC turning, including various grades of steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and even exotic materials like titanium. The cost of these raw materials varies significantly depending on their type, quality, and market availability.

Processing Fees

A major portion of the CNC turned parts pricing is related to the complexity of the machining required. The more intricate the design, the longer it takes for programming, setup, and machining, which results in higher costs. Factors such as the number of axes required for machining, the complexity of the tool paths, the type of surface finishes required, and the tolerances specified all contribute to the processing fees.

Labor Costs

Labor costs in CNC turning includes the cost of personnel needed to program the CNC machines, setup the tools and fixtures, run the machines, perform quality inspections, and package the parts for shipping. In addition to the hourly wage rate, labor costs include expenses related to employee benefits, training, and safety equipment.

Post-Processing and Additional Operations

Depending on the requirements of your project, there may also be post-processing operations needed after the CNC machining process. These can include heat treatment, surface finishing processes like anodizing or powder coating, and any necessary inspections or tests. These additional operations can significantly impact the final price of your CNC turned parts.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and handling costs are often overlooked in the pricing of CNC turned parts. However, they can make up a significant portion of the total project cost, particularly for heavy or large parts. The charges can vary greatly depending on the distance, delivery speed, and whether any special handling or packaging is required.

Negotiating & Comparing Prices

Understanding the breakdown of CNC turned parts pricing can help you in negotiation and comparison. Ensure to consider all these factors and not just the lump sum quoted when comparing prices from different manufacturers.

The pricing of CNC turned parts can seem complicated. However, with a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to the price, you can make better decisions about your machining projects. Remember, the goal is not simply to find the cheapest option, but to find the optimal balance of cost, quality, and delivery time.

Looking into these considerations will not only guide you towards potentially minimizing your CNC turned parts expenses but understanding their impact on the total price may also unleash potentially cost-effective solutions.

Whether you are a veteran in the field of CNC turned parts or a novice entering the world of machining, it always pays dividends to understand how prices are established. Hope this helps in understanding CNC turned parts pricing in-depth.

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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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