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\Unlocking the Capabilities of CNC Turning Machines: A Comprehensive Guide

If there's a cornerstone in the world of manufacturing – that's CNC or Computer Numerical Control. The advent of this technology has completely revolutionized the industry, specifically the application of CNC Turning Machines.

\What is a CNC Turning Machine?\

A CNC turning machine, often known as a CNC lathe, is a highly precise tool that primarily operates by turning the workpiece on a rotating axis. This leading-edge machine then applies a cutting tool to shear away excess material, offering incredible accuracy and repeatability that traditional lathes can't match.

\The Anatomy of a CNC Turning Machine\

Every CNC turning machine consists of certain major components. The 'Headstock' is the powerhouse of heat generation. It comprises essential elements such as goose-necked links, the main spindle, and a range of gears.

'Tailstock' supports the other end of the workpiece during operation. 'Bed' or the 'Base' of the machine is where all the moving parts of the lathe such as the carriage, headstock, and tailstock rest.

\Understanding CNC Turning Operations\

The CNC turning process involves various operations such as turning, grooving, facing, threading, and parting. 'Turning' removes material from the outside diameter of a workpiece, creating a desired shape. 'Grooving' is used to cut a groove on the surface of the workpiece.

'Facing' flattens or smoothens the ends of the workpiece. 'Threading' is the process of cutting a helical groove on the surface of the workpiece. 'Parting' is slicing a piece off the workpiece.

\The Unmatched Benefits of CNC Turning Machines\

CNC lathes offer unbeatable benefits that cater to a multitude of industries, from automotive to aerospace and everything in between. Their ability to produce complex designs with precision, speed, and consistency makes them extremely valuable.

With modern CNC lathes, a range of functions like drilling, cutting, and sanding can also be performed alongside the turning operation. Not to forget, they can operate 24/7, and with appropriate maintenance, they promise a long lifespan too.

\Emphasizing the Importance of CNC Turning Machine in Today's Industries\

CNC turning technology has left significant imprints on all industries, whether it is medical, electrical, mechanical, or petroleum. The technology can replicate surfaces with tight tolerances and fine finishes, making it the ideal pick for creating critical components.

Reiterate, CNC lathes are efficient and produce little waste. Continual operation equates to higher productivity, and the automation reduces labor costs. Furthermore, they offer flexibility with the capability to switch between different machining methods.

\Expanding Horizons with High-end CNC Turning Machine Capabilities\

The onward march of technology is continually raising the bar on what CNC turning machines can do. For instance, multi-axis machines that can execute multiple operations simultaneously. This capability increases efficiency, eliminates the need for multiple setups, and reduces the time and cost of production.

Automated tool changers allow more versatile machining capabilities. Live tooling enables operations like milling, drilling, and tapping to be conducted in the lathe itself. This avoids the need for the workpiece to be moved to different stations, further enhancing productivity.

In the light of this discussion, it becomes evident that CNC turning machines are poised to shape the future of a wide variety of industries. Their versatile capabilities, coupled with the ever-improving technology, holds promising prospects for users and the world of manufacturing at large. Hence, investing time and resources in mastering the operation of these machines may well be a step towards a prosperous future.

about cnc turning machine

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.

CNC Turning service

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.

CNC Turning service

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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