CNC Turning
Our CNC Turning Services
From rapid prototyping to manufacturing, with efficient CNC-turning services and very competitive prices, we help customers optimize designs, choose the proper process, reduce costs, and ensure you get high-quality CNC-turned parts with the needed functions.
●ISO 9001 & ISO13485 Certified Factory
●Free&Professional DFM Report
●Machining Parts As Fast As 2 Days
●10+ years of CNC Turning Parts
●Tight Tolerance of 0.001 mm
●24/7 Engineering Support
Our Robust CNC Turning Capabilities
100+
CNC Machines
±0.001mm
Tolerances
1PC
MOQ
12+
Surface Finishes
CNC Turning Service Supplier
When you need precision CNC-turned parts at the most competitive pricing, fast lead times, and without requirements for minimum order quantity, NOBLE may match the capacity your project demands precisely. The instant manufacturability feedback offered by NOBLE’s professional technological team allows you to optimize your part designs for the CNC turning process and fulfill all requirements you need.
You can experience incredible CNC lathe services at NOBLE and receive high-quality turned metal or plastic parts for rapid prototyping or small-to-large volume production. Start your CNC machining projects with an instant quote.[Get Quote]
What is CNC turning
CNC turning is a particular form of precision machining in which a cutter removes material by making contact with the spinning workpiece. The movement of the machinery is controlled by computer instructions, allowing for extreme precision and repeatability.
Turning is different to CNC milling, in which the cutting tool rotates and is directed from multiple angles at the workpiece, which is usually stationary. Because CNC turning involves rotating the workpiece in a chuck, it is generally used to create round or tubular shapes, achieving far more accurate rounded surfaces than would be possible with CNC milling or other processes.
The tooling that is used with a CNC lathe machine is mounted to a turret. This component is programmed to make certain movements and remove material from raw materials until the desired 3D model is formed.
Like CNC milling, CNC turning can be used for the rapid manufacture of either prototypes or end-use part
How CNC Turning Works
CNC turning (also known as CNC lathes) is a subtractive manufacturing process in which a stationary cutting tool removes material by making contact with the spinning workpiece to create the desired shape.
During processing, a blank bar of stock material is held in the chuck of the spindle and rotated with the spindle. Extreme precision and repeatability can be achieved under the control of computer instructions for the movement of the machinery.
When CNC turning rotates the workpiece in a chuck, it’s generally to create round or tubular shapes and achieve far more accurate rounded surfaces than CNC milling or other machining processes. To know more about the difference between CNC milling and CNC turning, this link may be valuable for you.
The main vital components of a CNC turning center
Chuck: Fixes the bar of stock material for machining
Spindle: Rotates the chuck across axes for material forming.
Turret: Moves the stock bar in line with the computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) blueprint or
computer-aided design (CAD).
Interface: Provides options for the operator to control and use the turning centers.
The necessary steps for an operator
Upload CAD or CAM files
Store and secure specified rods of material in the chuck.
Start the machining process through the interface or control panel.
Make sure the coordination between the chuck, turret, and spindle.
After the process, the operator will evaluate the component to make sure it is defect-free.
Advantages of CNC Turning
Cylindrical parts
CNC lathe machines also referred to as live tooling lathes, are perfect for creating any symmetrical cylindrical or spherical parts with high accuracy and excellent repeatability at a high speed.
Process range
Although typically used for specific shapes of parts, CNC turning can still be used for various cutting, such as drilling, boring, threading, and knurling.
Accuracy
The machine can obey strict measurements and eliminate the waste of natural human errors by integrating CAD or CAM files into the process, which may help to improve the financial situation, productivity, etc.
Flexibility
CNC turning centers have great flexibility for a variety of applications since they offer a range of dimensional capabilities. For example, our turning centers are equipped in 18 to 0.5 inches in diameter to meet nearly all needs of our customers.
Repeatability
CNC lathes provide excellent repeatability by producing product batches with unmatched accuracy, allowing your business to maximize output and reduce losses.
Efficient
CNC turning machining parts can cut round parts at the fastest speed, meet your original expectations, make your parts lifelike, and save time and cost.
CNC Turning Tolerances
As an ISO 9001 certified company, we machine CNC turning lathe parts to meet tight tolerance requirements. Based on your design, our CNC lattes can reach tolerances of up to ±0.005”. Our standard tolerances for CNC milled metals is ISO 2768-m and ISO 2768-c for plastics.
| Type | CNC Turning Tolerance |
| Linear dimension | ±0.025 mm-±0.001 inch |
| Hole diameters | ±0.025 mm-±0.001 inch |
| Shaft diameters | ±0.025 mm-±0.001 inch |
| Part size limit | 950 * 550 * 480 mm-37.0 * 21.5 * 18.5 inch |
Materials for CNC Turning Parts
Our CNC turning processes are compatible with a wide range of materials, including machine-grade metals and plastics. Depending on your applications, we can create precise rapid prototypes and low-volume production from various superior-quality materials. Check out some of the common materials for your CNC turning projects.
ALuminum
Aluminum is a highly ductile metal, making it easy to machining. The material has a good strength-to-weight ratio and is available in many types for a range of applications.
| Aluminum | |
| Price | $ |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Copper
Copper displays excellent thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and plasticity. It is also highly ductile, corrosion resistant and can be easily welded.
| Copper | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Brass
Brass has desirable properties for a number of applications. It is low friction, has excellent electrical conductivity and has a golden (brass) appearance.
| Brass | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the low carbon steel that offers many properties that are sought after for industrial applications. Stainless steel typically contains a minimum of 10% chromium by weight.
| Stainless Steel | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Titanium
Titanium has a number of material properties that make it the ideal metal for demanding applications. These properties include excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals and extreme temperatures. The metal also has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
| Titanium | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Plastics
Plastics are also a very popular option for CNC machining because of its wide choices, relatively lower price, and significantly faster machining time needed. We provide all common plastics for CNC machining services.
| Plastics | |
| Machinable Material Types | POM、HDPE、PET、Nylon、PTFE、PVC、 |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Magnesium
Magnesium is a silver-white metal with a density of 1.74 g/cm3. Its characteristics are small density, good ductility, high strength, large elastic modulus, good heat dissipation, good shock absorption, greater impact load capacity than aluminum alloy, and good corrosion resistance to organic substances and alkalis.
| Magnesium | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Lead Time | 3 days |
| Tolerances | ±0.01mm |
| Max part size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
Surface Finishes for CNC Machining Turning
With a wide selection of surface finishes, NOBLE can help improve the surface qualities of your products. Surface finishes applied to your CNC turned parts aim at improving their appearance, surface hardness and roughness, chemical and corrosion resistance, etc. They also help hide any visible tool marks from areas cut with live tooling. Here are some of your top choices.
| Name | Description | Materials | Color | Texture | |
 | Anodizing | Anodizing improves corrosion resistance, enhancing wear resistance and hardness, and protecting the metal surface. Widely used in mechanical parts, aircraft, and automobile parts, precision instruments, etc. | Aluminum | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold. | Smooth, matte finish |
 | Sand Blasting | Sand blasting results in parts with a smooth surface with a matte texture. Used mainly for visual applications and can be followed by other surface treatments. | ABS, Aluminum, Brass | N/A | Matte |
 | Powder Coating | Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Black, any RAL code or Pantone number | Gloss or semi-gloss |
 | Electroplating | Electroplating can be functional, decorative or corrosion-related. Many industries use the process, including the automotive sector, in which chrome-plating of steel automobile parts is common. | Aluminum, steel, Stainless Steel | N/A | Smooth, Glossy finish |
 | Polishing | Polishing is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface, either through physical rubbing of the part or by chemical interference. The process produces a surface with significant specular reflection, but in some materials is able to reduce diffuse reflection. | Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | N/A | Glossy |
 | Brushing | Brushing is a surface treatment process in which abrasive belts are used to draw traces on the surface of a material, usually for aesthetic purposes. | ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel | N/A | Satin |
Why Choose Us for CNC Turning Services
NOBLE is a leading CNC lathe parts processing service company in China, always providing highly reliable CNC lathe parts processing service for multiple industries. Our CNC lathe parts processing technology method helps customers solve complex parts processing problems to meet customers' various needs.
Rapid Lead Times
Equipped with advanced CNC lathes, we can provide high-precision fast CNC lathe parts within 3 days at the fastest.
Professional 5-axis CNC machining machinists and team
NOBLE has a leading domestic brand of 5-axis processing machines, equipped with a number of experienced professional machinists who use advanced 5-axis processing technology to complete your complex spare parts.
Various Materials&Surface Finishes
Choose from over 50 certified metal and plastic materials suitable for CNC turning.Abundant choices for surface finishing on solid metal or plastic turned parts in accordance with all critical design specifications.
High Quality CNC Turned Parts
We strictly implement a quality management system to ensure consistent, expected quality on the products. Full inspections also make sure you receive precision machined parts devoid of unwanted defects.
High Produdction Speed
We boast a machine shop with 5-axis machining centers in-house. This capacity helps us create prototypes and low-volume production parts in days. Our simultaneous 5-axis machining allows continuous machining without stoppage, thereby ensuring faster production.
24/7 Engineering Support
No matter where you are, you can get our 24/7 engineering support all year around. Our experienced engineer can provide you with the most appropriate solution to your part design, material selection, and surface finishing options and even lead time.
Work with Us in 4 Simple Steps Only
With many years of manufacturing experience, NOBLE offers the best solutions for all rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing needs. We streamline the innovation cycle into four simple but effective steps.
Upload Your Design
Just simply upload your CAD filesand submit RFQs with clear infor-mation online.
Receive Design Analysis
We'll send you design for manufa-cturability analysis and transparent pricing.
Start Manufacturing
Our experts will produce your parts with the required technologies and materials.
Receive Your Parts
Your parts will be delivered to your door directly with stringent deadlines.
Gallery of CNC Turning Parts
See What Our Customers Say About Us
Mark Alford ---- Chief Engineer
From the instant and accurate quotation to the production process to the timely delivery of parts, NOBLE responded to our demands with complete professionalism.They handled every aspect of this CNC machining project quickly and cost-effectively.We will surely work with them again in the future.
Luc Szorc---Mechanical Engineer
Hi, Kevin. I’d like to thank you and everybody at NOBLE for contributing to the great service we received. You constantly handle our difficult CNC machining projects, and offer instant quotation and free DFM analysis for the part design. Best of all, you show superior quality in short lead times. Our department supervisor confirmed that you will continue making these parts now. The quality is outstanding!
Hari Mackenzie ---- Engineer
We asked NOBLE to fabricate parts for a critical supplier demo, and you came through with a short lead time.Your work is always high quality, and we are grateful for your precision in machining components.The help in checking our designs and material selection has also saved our company from making expensive errors.We look forward to doing future projects with you guys.
Raymond---Design Manager
Parts arrived for us today. Such beautiful milled parts mate! Our team assemble the parts earlier which goes smoothly. Parts are as precise as we expected. Please pass my thanks to your production team, They are doing a great job! I am so glad that we found you guys online and eventually ordered from you guys. We are going to send you more CNC milling projects for quote soon.
Applications of CNC Turning
NOBLE's cost-effective and reliable CNC-turned parts are widely used as critical components of devices in the medical, consumer goods, and automotive sectors, among others.
Oil & Gas
Experts at NOBLE master the comperhensive knowledge of CNC machining for the oil field and gas industry paired with the assurance of high precision offered by top-notch CNC machines.
Tool & Die
NOBLE may be your best choice whether you need precision lathe work or multi-axis CNC milling for high-quality tools and dies toaccurately function in the machinery.
Automotive
Our low-volume manufacturing services is the ideal manufacturing solution for on demand automotive parts.
Aerospace
The durability and precision that our precision manufacturing services provide meets the sophisticated needs the different phases of the aerospace industry required.
Medical Devices
Medical supplies manufacturers, tech startups, and research labs benefit significantly from the prototyping solutions we provide.
Robotics
Our industrial-grade robotics prototyping and parts manufacturing services aid in the continuous evolution of the robotics market.
Want to get the most professional and fastest service for your CNC machining project? Upload your CAD files now and obtain a quote![Get Quote]
CNC Turning FAQs
- Q
What is CNC Turning?
ATurning involves a process where CNC lathes cut the bar of stock material into circular shapes. The workpiece is placed in the lathe and rotated while the tool removes the material until only the desired shape is left.
Turning is an ideal choice for producing cylindrical parts, mainly using round bar stock, but square and hexagonal ones can also be used.
- Q
What parts can be produced by CNC turning?
ACNC turning is a method for making symmetrical cylindrical parts. Typical examples are shafts, gears, knobs, tubes, etc. CNC turned parts are usually applied to various applications and industries like aerospace, medical, automotive, and other industries.
- Q
How rough CNC turning differs from finished CNC turning?
ARough CNC turning brings the workpiece close to the desired shape by removing as much material as possible without focusing on precision and surface finish, while finish CNC turning produces the required accuracy and smoothness.
- Q
How CNC turning centers differ from CNC lathes?
ACNC lathes are usually two-axis machines with only one spindle. Their production capacity is not high, and there is usually no protective casing around the machine. A CNC turning center is a more advanced version of a CNC lathe, with up to 5 axes and a more general cutting capacity. They also provide the ability to produce larger volumes, often integrating milling, drilling, and other functions.
- Q
What parts can CNC turning make?
AThe CNC turning process is mostly ideal for cylindrical-shaped raw materials. However, several manufacturers also use it for hexagonal and square-shaped workpieces. It is a popular method for making machine parts for microfluidic tools, signage components, surgical instruments, automotive frames, and aerospace parts.
- Q
What is your maximum diameter capacity for turned parts?
AWe can turn parts with diameters ranging from 0.5mm to 65mm for stock bars. Our turning capabilities can reach up to 3000 mm for billets.
- Q
Can you produce plastic turned parts?
AYes, our CNC turning services include plastic parts manufacturing. We can produce small or large batch prototypes and production parts from various engineering-grade plastics. Choose from our extensive range of plastic materials and upload your design file to get custom plastic components.
- Q
Can you produce plastic turned parts?
AYes, our CNC turning services include plastic parts manufacturing. We can produce small or large batch prototypes and production parts from various engineering-grade plastics. Choose from our extensive range of plastic materials and upload your design file to get custom plastic components.
- Q
What’s the difference between CNC milling and CNC lathe?
AThe major difference between CNC milling and CNC lathe is in their machining process. CNC milling involves rotating the cutting tools against a stationary bar stock or workpiece. In contrast, a CNC latter works by rotating the bar stock or workpiece against a stationary tool. CNC milling is more suitable for machining irregular and flat surfaces, while CNC lathes work best for cylindrical or conical parts.