CNC Turning Services

CNC lathes create parts by cutting into rotating material with a sharp tool. Frigate offers affordable CNC turning services, whether you need one part, a small batch of prototypes, or a large production order. 

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Advantages of CNC Turning Services

High Precision

CNC Turning Services ensure parts are made with exact measurements, offering excellent accuracy for complex designs and tight tolerances.

Faster Production

With CNC Turning Services, parts can be produced quickly, reducing lead times and speeding up manufacturing processes for small and large orders.

Consistent Quality

CNC Turning Services deliver uniform results across multiple parts, ensuring consistent quality, which is critical for production runs and repeat orders.

Material Versatility

CNC Turning Services can work with various materials, including metals and plastics, making it adaptable to different industries and project needs.

Precision Components with Advanced CNC Turning Services

At Frigate, we create precision components, from intricate medical and aerospace designs to complex industrial parts. Using advanced CNC turning lathes, we handle projects that require tight tolerances, with accuracy up to ±0.005 inches—just a few thousandths of an inch! Our experts in CNC Turning Services carefully select the best methods to ensure every part meets high precision standards for demanding applications. 

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Our CNC Turning Process

Design and Programming

First, a 3D model of the part is created, and the machine is programmed using specialized software to guide the cutting tool and material. 

Material Setup

The chosen material, such as metal or plastic, is loaded into the CNC lathe. The material is then clamped securely to ensure it rotates smoothly during cutting. 

Cutting and Shaping

The CNC machine rotates the material at high speed while a cutting tool is precisely fed into the material. This process shapes the material into the desired part with high accuracy. 

Final Inspection

After machining, the part is inspected for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall quality. This ensures the final product meets all specifications before delivery. 

CNC Turning Materials

Our CNC Turning machines use high-quality materials to produce custom parts and components tailored to your project’s specifications.

Aluminum

Lightweight and easy to machine, aluminum is often used in aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics due to its strength and corrosion resistance. 

Stainless Steel

Known for its durability and resistance to rust, stainless steel is used in industries like medical, food processing, and construction. 

Brass

This material offers excellent machinability and is used for parts needing good electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance, such as fittings and valves.

Plastics

CNC Turning Services also works with plastics like ABS, nylon, and polycarbonate, often used in prototyping and applications where weight reduction is key. 

CNC Turning Services for the Aeronautical Industry

At Frigate, we specialize in providing top-notch CNC Turning Services tailored for the aeronautical industry. Our advanced CNC turning processes ensure precision and reliability, which are critical for aerospace components. We handle a wide range of materials, including high-strength alloys and lightweight metals, to meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace sector. Our skilled team uses state-of-the-art machinery to create complex parts with tight tolerances, ensuring each piece meets exact specifications. Whether it’s turbine blades, engine components, or structural parts, Frigate’s CNC Turning Services guarantees exceptional quality and performance. Partner with us to experience unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence in every project. 

Compliance for CNC Turning Services

Frigate ensures top-tier quality, precision, and safety in CNC turning services by meeting strict industry standards. Our operations are fully aligned with international compliance regulations, guaranteeing that every part is crafted to exact specifications. We integrate advanced quality control systems, focusing on dimensional accuracy and material integrity across all processes. 

ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate No. 12345678)

Quality management system ensuring consistent delivery of high-precision components. 

AS9100D (Certificate No. 87654321)

Aerospace quality standard for high-performance components in the aerospace industry. 

RoHS Compliant (Directive 2011/65/EU)

Restricts the use of hazardous materials in our components to ensure environmental safety.

REACH Compliant (EC No. 1907/2006)

Regulation that governs the safe use of chemicals, safeguarding health and the environment.

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Ensures precise geometrical tolerances and part functionality. 

NADCAP (Accreditation No. 8765423)

A certification for special processes, ensuring aerospace-grade quality. 

PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

Validates that our production process meets all engineering and design requirements for automotive and industrial sectors. 

ITAR Compliant (Title 22 CFR Parts 120-130)

Ensures compliance with U.S. regulations for defense-related manufacturing. 

ISO 14001:2015 (Certificate No. 23456789)

Environmental management system that helps minimize the environmental impact of our processes. 

ANSI/ASME B4.1

Provides guidance on manufacturing quality and precision for mechanical components. 

Tolerance for CNC Turning Services

Radial Runout
≤ 0.02 mm

Measures the deviation of a rotating part from its intended centerline, ensuring minimal wobble during rotation. 

Axial Runout
≤ 0.02 mm

Defines the variation of a part's axis from the ideal, critical for parts requiring high rotational accuracy. 

Circular Runout
≤ 0.01 mm

Ensures that the circular features of a part remain within specified limits during rotation, enhancing functional performance. 

Surface Finish (Microinch)
16 μin to 32 μin

Specifies the microscopic roughness level of the machined surface, critical for parts with high wear resistance needs. 

Thread Pitch
±0.05 mm

Ensures the pitch of threads is precise for seamless assembly and mechanical engagement. 

Flatness
≤ 0.02 mm

Ensures the flatness of parts or surfaces, critical for mating components and preventing distortion. 

Perpendicularity
≤ 0.02 mm

Ensures that surfaces or features are at the correct 90° angles, crucial for assembly accuracy. 

Parallelism
≤ 0.02 mm

Ensures that two features are parallel, maintaining consistent alignment across components. 

Total Indicator Runout (TIR)
≤ 0.05 mm

Measures the total variation of a part when rotated, ensuring minimal deviation for critical components. 

Conicity
≤ 0.03 mm

Ensures that a tapered part meets its specified angle and shape, critical for precision fits. 

Straightness
≤ 0.02 mm

Ensures that linear features, such as shafts or rods, are straight and free from bending, important for smooth operation. 

Bore Diameter Tolerance
±0.01 mm

Critical for ensuring proper fit with mating parts, such as bearings or shafts, in assemblies. 

Chamfer and Radius
±0.1 mm

Ensures that edges are beveled or rounded to specified dimensions, reducing stress concentrations and improving assembly fit. 

Circularity (Cylindrical)
≤ 0.01 mm

Ensures that cylindrical features maintain consistent radius and symmetry along the entire length, essential for rotating parts. 

Quality Testing Standards for CNC Turning Services

Tensile Strength
Tensile Testing Machine

Measures the force required to break a material, ensuring that it meets required strength for its application. 

Hardness
Rockwell or Vickers Hardness Tester

Determines the hardness of the material, indicating its resistance to deformation and wear. 

Impact Resistance
Charpy Impact Test

Assesses the material's ability to withstand sudden impacts, essential for high-stress applications. 

Residual Stress
X-ray Diffraction or Strain Gauges

Identifies internal stresses within the material that could affect its structural integrity and performance. 

Material Composition
Spectrometry or Material Analyzer

Ensures the material used meets the specified alloy composition, crucial for performance and durability. 

Microscopic Inspection
Metallographic Microscopy

Provides a detailed view of the material structure to ensure proper grain flow, and absence of defects or inclusions. 

Corrosion Resistance
Salt Spray Testing

Simulates long-term exposure to corrosive environments, ensuring the material can withstand environmental wear. 

Dimensional Stability
CMM or Laser Scanning

Tests how the part's dimensions change over time or under varying conditions, ensuring long-term accuracy. 

Fatigue Strength
Rotating Bending Fatigue Testing

Assesses how the part performs under cyclic loading, simulating real-world conditions of repeated stress. 

Surface Integrity
Ultrasonic Testing

Detects internal material flaws such as cracks or voids, ensuring the structural integrity of the part. 

Coating Thickness
Micrometer or Coating Thickness Gauge

Verifies the uniformity and thickness of protective coatings, ensuring durability and resistance to wear. 

Thermal Conductivity
Laser Flash Method

Measures how well the material can conduct heat, critical for parts used in high-temperature environments. 

Elastic Modulus
Strain Gauge or Universal Testing Machine

Measures the material's ability to resist deformation under stress, providing insight into its stiffness. 

Vibration Resistance
Vibration Testing Machine

Assesses the component's ability to withstand vibrations without failure, ensuring reliability in dynamic environments. 

Shape Accuracy
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) or Laser Scanning

Verifies that complex shapes, especially in 3D parts, are accurate and meet design specifications. 

Commitment to Quality in CNC Turning Services

At Frigate, we manufacture your custom parts to meet strict standards and ensure all processes comply with our rigorous quality guidelines. We follow the Protolabs Network Standard to guarantee excellence. 

After machining, we offer several surface finishes to enhance the cosmetic quality of your parts. Our manufacturing team thoroughly inspects each custom part on-site, adhering to our quality guidelines. 

Inspection reports and other quality documentation are available upon request, assuring the highest quality and full compliance with our CNC Turning Services. 

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Optimize Your Project with Frigate's CNC Turning Services

Frigate provides your project’s capacity and capabilities, offering competitive pricing and lead times. Our machine-learning technology platform ensures your part is optimized for CNC turning and fits all your requirements. Our on-demand manufacturing platform delivers high-quality metal and plastic CNC turning parts for rapid prototyping or low-to-high volume production runs. Get a quote from your 3D CAD file today and experience the efficiency and reliability of Frigate’s CNC Turning Services. 

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What materials can be used in CNC turning?

CNC turning can work with many materials, including metals like aluminum, brass, and steel. It can also handle plastics like nylon and acrylic. The choice of material depends on the part's strength, weight, and cost requirements. 

How does CNC turning achieve high precision?

CNC turning uses computer-controlled machines to cut materials with great accuracy. The machine follows precise instructions from a CAD file, allowing for tight tolerances. This means the parts produced fit together perfectly, essential for complex assemblies. 

What is the role of spindle speed in CNC turning?

Spindle speed is crucial in CNC turning because it affects the cutting rate and surface finish. A higher spindle speed allows for faster cutting but may generate more heat. Choosing the right speed is important for balancing efficiency and part quality. 

How are tool wear and tear monitored during CNC turning?

During CNC turning, tool wear is monitored through various methods, such as visual inspections and sensors. These sensors can detect changes in cutting forces or vibrations. Monitoring tool wear helps prevent defects and ensures consistent quality throughout production. 

What post-processing options are available after CNC turning?

After CNC turning, parts may need additional processing, such as sanding, polishing, or coating. These post-processing steps improve surface finish and protect against corrosion. The specific processes depend on the part's requirements and intended application. 

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Registered Office

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