CNC Turning

Thu, 10 Apr 2008

CNC Turning is used to shape shaping metal, plastic and other material by applying a cutter to a rotating workpiece. Turning can be done manually on a lathe or using computer numerical control.

In CNC turning a cutting tool is traversed along two axis of motion, transverse or longitudinal. The cutting tool can make multiple passes at the material until the required depth and dimension is achieved. 

Cutter feed rates and cutting tool depth depends on the material being turned and the tool.

CNC turning provides various shapes ranging from cylindrical to tapered to contour, radius profiles and threaded surfaces.

Parts made by CNC turning include shafts, rods, hubs, bushes, pulleys and many others. The process applies to the most rigid materials and allows for tight dimensional tolerances. Materials typically include most metals and plastics.

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