Frequently Asked Questions
To help you better understand our services, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about custom machining parts and rapid prototyping.
1. How Much Does CNC Turning Cost?
Our online CNC machining services cater to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and consumer goods.
For a general idea of CNC turning costs typically cost around $8-$16 per hour to operate. To get a precise estimate tailored to your project requirements, feel free to request a quote.
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2. What parts are ideal for CNC turning?
While capable of processing square and hexagonal-shaped materials, the CNC turning process is best for tubular and circular shaped raw materials, including the following:
Inner and outer cylindrical surfaces
Inner and outer conical surfaces
Grooves, threads & rotational molding surfaces
Modern CNC turning machines are capable of handling different tools, spindles, and speeds. With various cutting tools available, CNC turning machines can create different parts with complex geometries. Generally, CNC turning is popular for making parts with the following criteria:
Rotary parts with the high precision requirement
Rotary parts with good surface roughness
Super precision parts with ultra-low surface roughness
Rotary parts with complex surface shapes
Rotary parts with horizontal machining
Parts with some special types of threads
Overall, CNC turned parts are widely used in the field of machine manufacturing, aerospace, automobile part manufacturing, and service factories.
3. CNC turning and CNC milling, what's the difference
n contrast, CNC Milling utilizes rotating cutting tools that move against the stationary workpiece. This process is versatile and can create a wide range of shapes, including flat surfaces, complex contours, and intricate designs. CNC milling is particularly effective for machining irregular and flat surfaces, making it suitable for parts that require detailed features and precision. If you’re looking for more complex machining solutions, you can opt for CNC milling China, which is ideal for creating intricate designs and precision parts with rotating cutting tools.
4. What's the difference between CNC lathe and CNC center?
A CNC lathe specializes in turning operations, efficiently producing cylindrical parts through processes like turning, facing, and threading. In contrast, a CNC turning center is an advanced machine that expands on the capabilities of a CNC lathe. In addition to facing, threading, and knurling, it can perform drilling, boring, reaming for precise holes, and even milling to create complex shapes.
5. How many axis are there in CNC turning?
Z-axis: This axis represents the spindle’s rotation and is aligned with the length of the workpiece. It allows for longitudinal movement along the length of the part being machined.
X-axis: This axis is perpendicular to the Z-axis and allows for radial movement, enabling the cutting tool to move in and out from the center of the workpiece to adjust the diameter.
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