Know About CNC Turning Process!

CNC Turning is a process that is used for precisionbetween centers with a speed range of 4,000
machining to produce cylindrical components like hubs,revolutions per minute and 46kW drive power.
rods, pulleys, etc., through metal cutting while usingThe CNC turning process cuts the plastic into various
Computer Numerically Controlled lathes. CNC Lathe, ashapes like pointed, simple plain surface, tapered ends,
machine tool, is well programmed through well-knowncontour, curve, fillet and radius profiles with threaded
machine control units or computer-aided machiningsurface. These cut and turned pieces are used to
software. A machinist programs the softwarecreate shafts, rods, bushes, pulleys and much more.
controlled machine and set the needed cutting tools toThis turning process applies well to the most rigid
produce the final product according to the givenmaterials like Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper, Nylon,
technical drawing specifications.Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Brass, Teflon, Titanium, ABS,
CNC Turning is the most simple and important processPVC, etc., that can be controlled with the software
used for plastic machining. It is utilized where theprogram tooling. The CNC turning is more economical
precision tool generates materials after inserting thethan the CNC milling as it reduces the cost of
single cutter point into the material turning. The cuttingproduction by minimizing the design elements. However,
procedure is executed through a cutting tool that isthis also puts a limitation to the flexibility of designs.
applied either at the right angle to the axis or parallel ofCNC turning has various advantages as the turning
the work piece. It is done through exercising pressuretools are said to deliver components at a faster
on the work piece or the weaker material to form theproduction rate with optimum manufacturing accuracy.
flexible shapes of the material. Sometimes throughIn fact, the automation of the CNC turning process
Computer Numerically Controlled lathe, the cut surfaceallows reaching tight dimensional tolerances in every
is formed by executing the helical feed as it results inpiece. Some more advantages include the high level of
rotation.parts uniformity or consistency, attainment of optimum
The cutting tool is used until the precise depth andcycle times for all components and quick execution of
dimension is achieved. CNC Turning can be done onlarger volume. Example of parts made by CNC turning
both sides, inside or outside as far as the needs andinclude Robot Parts, Shift knobs, Motorcycle Parts,
specifications require. Parts that are too large toAuto Parts, Toy Parts, Knobs, etc., And parts made
balance and cause difficulty in rotating around onethrough this process are used everywhere in metal
center point, are worked on a machining centerindustries, plastic industries and even in aerospace
featuring a U axis. The turning length is about 1000mmindustries.