CNC turning is commonly used to manufacture cylindrical and rotational parts such as shafts, bushings, sleeves, pins and threaded components.

Understanding part geometry, material, tool access and length-to-diameter relationships can help improve machinability and reduce unnecessary machining cost.

How CNC Turning Works

In CNC turning, the workpiece rotates while cutting tools remove material from the outer or inner diameter to create the required shape.

• External and internal turning
• Facing and shoulder machining
• Drilling and boring
• Grooving
• Threading
• Chamfering and parting

Part Size & Geometry

Turning suitability depends on part diameter, overall length, workholding, tool access and material rigidity.

Long and slender parts may require additional support or a different machining strategy to control vibration and maintain dimensional consistency.

CNC Turning Design Guidelines

Turning Tools & Features

CNC turning may use external turning tools, boring bars, drills, reamers, grooving tools and threading inserts depending on the required geometry.

Materials & Finishes

Common materials include aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, copper and engineering plastics.

• As-machined finish
• Anodizing
• Sandblasting
• Polishing
• Plating
• Other finishes according to drawing requirements

What to Include in Your Turning RFQ

For quotation, please provide your 2D / 3D drawing, material, quantity, critical diameters, thread specifications, tolerances and surface finish requirements.

Confidential Project Support

Customer drawings, CAD files and technical specifications are treated as confidential. NDA support is available for custom CNC turning projects.