CNC Turning at Batchforce

CNC Turning: Optimization of Cylindrical Parts

CNC turning is the preferred method for efficiently producing precise cylindrical parts, such as shafts and bars, that are essential for industrial equipment and packaging machinery. The process ensures consistent quality and tight tolerances, which are crucial for parts that must integrate seamlessly into larger assemblies. By choosing CNC turning, purchasing managers can achieve cost-saving production with reduced lead times, ensuring a robust and flexible supply chain that can respond quickly to changing market demands.

Benefits of CNC Turning

• High precision: CNC turning offers accuracy to ±0.01 mm, allowing parts with tight tolerances to be consistently produced.
• Manufacturing efficiency: The process is particularly efficient for manufacturing cylindrical parts, leading to shorter lead times and lower production costs.
• Material processing versatility: CNC turning is suitable for a wide range of materials, including hardened steels, alloys, and high-performance plastics.

Disadvantages of CNC Turning

• Complexity limitations: Although CNC turning is suitable for many cylindrical shapes, very complex geometries may require additional steps or special machines, which can increase production time.
• Specific tooling costs: The need for dedicated tools for highly precise or unique parts can increase costs, especially for smaller production runs.
• Limitations with very large parts: There are limitations on the maximum diameter and length of parts that can be manufactured with CNC turning, which sometimes requires the need for alternative machining methods.

CNC Turning Capabilities

• Precision levels
  Our CNC turning operations offer precision down to ±0.01 mm, ideal for producing parts that must meet the highest accuracy requirements, such as in the aerospace and medical industries.
• Maximum diameter and length
  • Maximum diameter: 400 mm, which is suitable for most standard cylindrical parts.
  • Maximum length: 1000 mm, allowing us to produce a wide range of parts, from small shafts to larger bars.
• Complex geometries
  We have the capacity to manufacture parts with complex contours, threads, and grooves. This makes CNC turning suitable for various specialized applications in sectors such as automotive and industrial production.

Suitable materials

CNC turning is effective for a wide range of materials, including:

• Hardened steel: Ideal for applications requiring high strength and wear resistance.
• Alloys: Suitable for parts that must withstand extreme environments or specific chemical influences.
• High Performance Plastics: For parts that must be lightweight but strong, with high resistance to chemicals and temperatures.