What is CNC Turning?
Computer-controlled turning is a method that employs a programmable lathe's straight cutting path to trim excess material from a spinning item being worked on. The shaping instrument, mounted on a rotating holder, and the central axle, which grips and turns the material, serve as the two key elements of this technique.
Utilizing automated lathes, our computer-guided turning facility, ANEBON, has extensive expertise in producing intricate and extremely accurate pieces. We offer top-tier machining solutions for limited-quantity manufacturing of rotationally shaped parts and quick sample creation for various materials including plastics, metals, and even timber.
Why choose Anebon Metal’s CNC Turning service?
Anebon Metal provides comprehensive precision machining solutions, catering to all your needs—whether you require a single custom piece, a small batch of prototype units, or mass-produced parts.
Implement strategies and technologies that streamline processes and minimize expenses, thereby improving overall profitability and resource efficiency.
Utilize cutting-edge tools and innovations to enhance productivity, accuracy, and competitiveness in the market.
Tailor products or services to meet the specific needs and preferences of individual clients, ensuring higher satisfaction and better outcomes.
Optimize supply chain management and transportation systems to ensure timely delivery, cost savings, and improved inventory control.
Employ skilled and experienced personnel who bring expertise and dedication to drive business success and maintain high standards.
Adhere to internationally recognized quality management standards to guarantee consistent product and service quality, fostering customer trust and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Our Maximum Capabilities For CNC Turning
| Part size limitations | Metric units | Imperial units |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Part Size | 180×450 mm | 7.1×17.7 in. |
| Minimum Part Size | 2×2 mm | 0.079×0.079 in. |
| Minimum Feature Size | Φ 0.40 mm | Φ 0.016 in. |
CNC Turning General Tolerances
Anebon Metal is your trusted manufacturing partner, delivering ultra-accurate machined prototypes and parts through our advanced computer-controlled precision machining. Our automated processes adhere to ISO 2768-f specifications for metal components and ISO 2768-m standards for plastic parts, guaranteeing uniform accuracy and superior quality. We also welcome special tolerance requests, provided they are clearly defined in your engineering blueprints.
| Type | Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Linear Dimension | +/-0.01 mm |
| +/-0.0004 in. | |
| Hole Diameters | +/-0.02 mm |
| (Not Reamed) | +/-0.0008 in. |
| Shaft Diameters | +/-0.02 mm |
| +/-0.0008 in. |
CNC Turning Design Principles
Anebon Metal's experienced precision machining experts have established refined benchmarks for producing ultra-precise parts. The reference guide outlines the most effective manufacturing methods and highlights critical technical considerations for the production process.
| Standard | CNC Turning |
|---|---|
| Threads and Tapped Holes | Diameter:Φ1.5-5 mm, depth: 3xdiameter |
| Diameter: Φ 5 mm or more.depth: 4-6xdiameter | |
| China Milling can produce threads of any specification and size required by our customers. | |
| Text | ANEBON can use laser marking to create standard text for CNC turned parts. |
| ANEBON can use CNC engraving or laser carving to create standard text based on customers' requirements. |
Materials For CNC Turning Parts
Description: A2 tool steel is an air-hardening, cold work chromium alloy tool steel with excellent wear resistance and toughness, commonly used for punches, dies, cutting tools, and industrial knives. It provides an effective combination of strength and toughness with good dimensional stability in heat treatment.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7 days
Alloys: A2, O, D2, H13, M2, S7, W
Finishing Options: Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Black Oxide, Powder Coating
Description: Aluminum alloys are lightweight materials with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, superior thermal and electrical conductivity, and outstanding corrosion resistance, widely used in aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications. They offer excellent machinability and can be heat-treated to achieve high strength.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-5 days
Alloys: 606, 6063, 7075, 2024, 5052, 00, 3003
Finishing Options: Anodizing, Media Blasting, Powder Coating, Polishing
Description: Brass is a copper-zinc alloy with exceptional machinability and corrosion resistance, featuring good tensile strength and excellent formability. It demonstrates superior electrical conductivity and is commonly used for electrical connectors, decorative components, and plumbing fittings.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 5-7 days
Alloys: Alpha Brass (>65% Cu), Beta Brass (~50% Cu/Zn), Naval Brass, Free-cutting Brass
Finishing Options: Polishing, Electroplating, Passivation, Media Blasting
Description: Bronze is a copper-tin alloy known for exceptional strength, durability, and corrosion resistance with 00% machinability rating. It provides excellent bearing properties and is commonly used for bearings, gears, and precision components.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7-0 days
Alloys: Aluminum Bronze (9-4% Al), Phosphor Bronze (0.5-% Sn), Silicon Bronze (6% Si)
Finishing Options: Polishing, Passivation, Vibratory Tumbling, Electroplating
Description: Cast iron offers high compressive strength and excellent machinability with cost-effectiveness, commonly used for engine blocks, gears, cylinder heads, and brake discs. It provides superior dimensional stability and vibration damping properties.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 0-4 days
Alloys: Grey Iron (Flake Graphite), Nodular Iron (Ductile), Malleable Iron (Black/White Heart)
Finishing Options: Media Blasting, Powder Coating, Painting, Electroplating
Description: Copper provides unparalleled electrical and thermal conductivity second only to silver, with excellent antimicrobial properties and corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for busbars, heat sinks, and electrical connectors.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 5-8 days
Alloys: C0 (Oxygen-free), C0 (Electrolytic), Pure Copper, Tough Pitch Copper
Finishing Options: Polishing, Passivation, Electroplating, Anodizing
Description: Invar alloy exhibits extremely low thermal expansion coefficient with exceptional dimensional stability, commonly used in optical instruments, aerospace applications, and precision electronic devices. It maintains strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 4-2 days
Alloys: Invar 36 (36% Ni), Super Invar, Invar 42
Finishing Options: Passivation, Polishing, Electroplating, Vibratory Tumbling
Description: Kovar alloy features thermal expansion coefficient matching glass, commonly used for vacuum tubes, X-ray tubes, microwave tubes, and aerospace sealing applications. It offers excellent machinability and compatibility with borosilicate glass.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 4-2 days
Alloys: Kovar (29% Ni, 7% Co), Alloy 42, Ceramic Sealing Alloys
Finishing Options: Passivation, Electroplating, Polishing, Black Oxide
Description: Magnesium alloy is the lightest structural metal with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and superior machinability, commonly used for transmission cases, steering wheels, and engine blocks. It offers exceptional vibration damping and electromagnetic shielding properties.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 5-7 days
Alloys: AZ3B, AZ9D, AM60B, AM50A, AS4B, ZK60, WE43
Finishing Options: Anodizing, Chemical Conversion Coating, Powder Coating, Polishing
Description: Stainless steel provides excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and durability with superior formability. Grade 304 offers excellent forming capability while Grade 36 provides enhanced corrosion resistance in chloride environments.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7-4 days
Alloys: 304, 36, 36L, 32, 40, 420, 7-4 PH
Description: Steel offers exceptional strength, wear resistance, and durability with high shear modulus, commonly used for automotive engine components, gearboxes, and industrial machinery. Alloy steels provide improved mechanical properties through controlled alloying elements.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7-0 days
Alloys: Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel, High Alloy Steel, HSLA Steel
Finishing Options: Black Oxide, Powder Coating, Electroplating, Polishing
Description: Titanium alloys provide excellent strength-to-weight ratio, superior corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, commonly used for compressor blades, surgical equipment, and pressure vessels. They maintain excellent properties at elevated temperatures.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 4-2 days
Alloys: Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V), Grade 2, Grade 7, Grade 23, Grade 2
Finishing Options: Anodizing, Polishing, Passivation, Chemical Etching
Description: Tool steel provides exceptional wear resistance and toughness with superior edge retention, commonly used for manufacturing fixtures, tools, punches, gauges, and cutting implements. It offers excellent dimensional stability after heat treatment.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7-0 days
Alloys: A2, D2, H3, O, M2, S7, W, M42
Finishing Options: Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Black Oxide, Powder Coating
Description: Zinc alloy offers excellent machinability and dimensional stability with superior electrical conductivity and shielding properties, commonly used for electrical connectors, heat sinks, and protective shielding. It provides outstanding die casting capabilities and full recyclability.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-5 days
Alloys: Zamak 3, Zamak 5, Zamak 8, ZA-8, ZA-2, ZA-27
Finishing Options: Electroplating, Powder Coating, Anodizing, Polishing
Description: Acrylic is a transparent plastic known for its excellent strength, rigidity, and optical clarity. It is lightweight—about half the weight of glass—but offers many times the impact resistance. Acrylic is easy to machine, bonds well, and thermoforms easily. Widely used in signage, displays, architectural glazing, and LED lighting panels with superior weather resistance.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 2-4 days
Colors / Finishes: Clear, black, white, various colors
Description: Delrin (Acetal) is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent wear resistance, high strength, and dimensional stability. It remains tough and stable under extreme conditions with low friction, especially in wet environments, reducing wear. Commonly used as a metal replacement in automotive, electrical, and medical components.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-5 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural white, black, brown
Description: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a widely used thermoplastic with rigidity and excellent chemical resistance. It is ideal for containers storing liquids, food, and chemicals. HDPE is lightweight, easy to machine and weld, and available with UV-resistant formulations for outdoor use.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 2-3 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural white, black, customizable colors
Description: Nylon is a versatile engineering thermoplastic with high strength, excellent wear resistance, and good chemical resistance. It is tough, elastic, and resistant to oils and many chemicals. Nylon dries quickly and is widely used in apparel, industrial belts, airbags, and mechanical parts manufacturing.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-5 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural white, black, various engineering colors
Description: PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) is a high-performance engineering plastic with outstanding chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability. It can withstand continuous use at temperatures up to 338°F (170°C). PEEK resists hydrolysis and is used in aerospace, oil & gas, food processing, and semiconductor industries.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7-10 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural brown, black, custom colors
Description: Polycarbonate is a durable, versatile thermoplastic known for its exceptional impact resistance and natural transparency. Nearly unbreakable, it is ideal for safety-critical applications such as bulletproof glass, safety goggles, and automotive headlamp lenses. It withstands high temperatures without melting or deforming.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-5 days
Colors / Finishes: Clear, black, white, various colors
Description: Polypropylene is a popular plastic for manufacturing products with incredible chemical resistance. It handles acidic solutions well and is ideal for cleaning product containers. It is tough with excellent energy absorption and resists cracking under twisting and bending. Also electrically resistant, making it suitable for electronics.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 2-4 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural translucent, white, black, multiple colors
Description: PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a high-end technical plastic with excellent heat resistance, mechanical properties, electrical insulation, chemical stability, and wear resistance. It can operate continuously at 200-240°C without deformation or loss of properties. PPS is a superior electrical insulator over a wide voltage range.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 5-7 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural brown, black, custom colors
Description: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is a durable, flexible elastomer with outstanding chemical resistance and excellent thermal and electrical properties. It has the lowest coefficient of friction among solids and operates safely from -30°C to +200°C. Its chemical inertness makes it ideal for sensitive environments like laboratories.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 4-6 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural white, black, customizable colors
Description: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is a versatile and cost-effective thermoplastic with good electrical insulation due to high dielectric strength. It resists weathering, chemical corrosion, impact, and abrasion. High chlorine content gives PVC self-extinguishing properties. It offers excellent physical and mechanical performance with low maintenance requirements.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 2-3 days
Colors / Finishes: White, gray, black, multiple colors
Description: UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) is an extremely tough plastic with high abrasion and wear resistance. Its versatility makes it popular for countless industrial applications requiring durability, low friction, and chemical resistance. UHMW has very low moisture absorption and is widely used in marine construction and protective applications.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-5 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural white, black, multiple colors
Description: Ultem (Polyetherimide, PEI) is known for outstanding mechanical properties, excellent dimensional stability, and resistance to chemicals and high temperatures. It outperforms many engineering thermoplastics in strength and retains properties at elevated temperatures. Used in aerospace, automotive interiors, electrical connectors, and medical devices.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 5-8 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural amber, black, custom colors
Description: FR4 is a flame-resistant glass epoxy laminate composed of woven fiberglass cloth impregnated with epoxy resin and cured under high pressure and temperature. It offers exceptional mechanical strength, excellent electrical insulation properties, and outstanding dimensional stability with near zero water absorption. FR4 maintains its high mechanical values and electrical insulating qualities in both dry and humid conditions, making it ideal for electrical insulators, printed circuit boards, and electronic enclosures.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7-10 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural yellow-green, custom colors available
Description: Polyethylene is a widely used thermoplastic polymer with high chemical, electrical and thermal properties, able to withstand different environmental conditions. It offers excellent chemical resistance to water, salt solutions, acids, alkalis, alcohol and gasoline, making it popular for fuel containers and tanks production. PE is physiologically harmless, tasteless and odorless, making it suitable for food industry applications with excellent machinability and recyclability.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 2-3 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural white, black, customizable colors
Description: PP5 stands for polypropylene with recycling category 5, representing the second-most produced plastic type globally with about 45 million tonnes created annually. It offers high flexibility with elastic properties, tensile strength around 4,800 psi, lightweight design, and excellent chemical stability resistant to fats, acids, alkaline, and various chemicals. PP5 has low water absorption (less than 0.01% in 24 hours) and excellent weldability due to its low melting point.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 2-4 days
Colors / Finishes: Natural translucent, white, black, custom colors
Description: Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is a lightweight composite material with an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, being 10 times stronger than steel while having a specific gravity about one-quarter that of iron and two-thirds that of aluminum[7]. It offers high rigidity, excellent dimensional stability, and superior heat resistance up to 400°C[7]. Carbon fiber is widely used in aerospace, automotive, sporting goods, and precision machinery applications due to its outstanding mechanical properties and design flexibility[7].
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 3-7 days[4]
Finishing Options: As-machined, sanding, resin coating, polishing[5]
Colors: Natural black, colored options available (blue, red, silver, custom colors)[8]
Tolerance: With drawing: as low as ±0.125mm (±0.005″)[2]
No drawing: Standard machining tolerances
Description: Garolite G-10 is a high-pressure fiberglass laminate composed of woven fiberglass fabric impregnated with epoxy resin and cured under high pressure and temperature. It offers exceptional mechanical strength, excellent electrical insulation properties, and outstanding dimensional stability. The material has excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for use in harsh environments where exposure to chemicals and solvents is common.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7 days
Finishing Options: Available as-machined
Colors: Natural yellow, light green
Tolerance: With drawing: as low as +/-0.005 mm
No drawing: Standard machining tolerances
Description: Torlon is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its outstanding durability, thermal stability, and resistance to corrosive substances, maintaining consistent functionality in demanding settings. It is a preferred material for sectors like aviation, vehicle manufacturing, and petroleum industries. Moreover, Torlon exhibits strong resistance to harsh chemicals, making it appropriate for challenging conditions involving frequent contact with reactive agents and industrial solvents.
Mill Lead Time: As fast as 7 days
Finishing Options: Available as-machined
Colors: Natural (light brown)
Tolerance: With drawing: as low as +/-0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium
Surface Finish Choices For CNC Turned Parts
| Picture | Name | Applicable Materials | Colors | Can Be Applied with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chem Film | Aluminum | Clear, gold | Media Blasting, Tumbling, Type II Anodizing* Type III Anodizing with PTFE* |
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Anodizing | Aluminum | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold | Media Blasting, Tumbling, Chem film* |
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Black Oxide | Steel, Stainless Steel | Black | Media Blasting, Tumbling, Passivation |
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Electroless Nickel Plating | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel | — | Media Blasting, Tumbling |
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Electropolishing | Steel, Stainless Steel | — | — |
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Hand Polishing | Acrylic | — | Enhanced Cosmetic Appearance |
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Media Blasting | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze, Copper | — | All post processes, except Electropolish and Powder Coat |
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Nickel Plating | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel | — | Media Blasting, Tumbling |
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Passivation | Steel, Stainless Steel | — | Black Oxide, Electroless Nickel Plating, Zinc Plating, Tumbling, Media Blasting |
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Powder Coating Services | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel | Full Pantone or RAL color catalog | — |
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Tumbling | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze, Copper | — | All post processes, except Electropolish and Powder Coat |
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Zinc Plating | Steel, Stainless Steel | Clear (light blue coating). Black (glossy black coating). | Media Blasting, Tumbling, Passivation |
Why Order CNC Turned Parts From Anebon Turning?
Gallery Of Our CNC Turning Parts
Stainless Steel Spherical End Cap
Knurled Brass Threaded Cap Nut
Hexagonal Pink Plastic Cookie Cutter
CNC Precision Aluminum Stepped Reducer Bushing
Anodized Red Aluminum Cylindrical Tube
Anodized Aluminum Threaded Coupling Connector
Aluminum Hose Barb to Flange Connector
CNC Turned Brass Knurled Bottle Adapter Fitting
Applications Of CNC Turning
Precision Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Anebon Metal utilizes CNC milling technology to produce critical aircraft engine elements such as turbine vanes, combustion housings, and compression system components. This exacting manufacturing method guarantees exceptional dimensional accuracy and extended service life.
Precision Medical Component Machining
The medical equipment industry extensively utilizes CNC turning technology to manufacture high-accuracy cylindrical components for critical applications. This advanced manufacturing process is essential for producing:
Precision Engine Component Production
Anebon Metal employs CNC milling technology to manufacture critical engine elements including cylinder heads, engine blocks, and crankshafts, achieving outstanding accuracy and maintaining rigorous dimensional standards.
Precision PCB Prototype Development
Anebon Metal utilizes CNC milling technology to manufacture printed circuit board prototypes with exceptional accuracy. The process includes micrometer-precise copper pathway etching and microvia formation, allowing design teams to thoroughly test and optimize circuit layouts prior to mass manufacturing.
Precision UAV Component Manufacturing
Anebon Metal focuses on CNC milling technology, an extensively adopted process for creating and assembling unmanned aircraft system (UAV) parts. This computer-guided machining technique progressively removes material from stock to form precise geometries. For drone production, CNC milling plays a vital role in producing structural elements such as chassis, support arms, and rotor hubs from durable materials including aircraft-grade aluminum, composite fibers, and engineered polymers.
FAQ
To ensure a smooth process, please provide your design files in commonly accepted formats such as STEP, IGES, or STL. Double-check that all dimensions and tolerances are clearly specified before submitting your files via our online portal or email.
We support a wide variety of metals and plastics for manufacturing. If you have a specific material in mind for your prototype, let us know—custom materials may be accommodated depending on availability.
Standard production usually takes several days to a couple of weeks, depending on part complexity and volume. Expedited options are available if you need your parts sooner—contact us for details.
There are minimum requirements for both part size and order quantity, which vary by material and process. Please get in touch with your specifications for more precise information.
We implement strict quality control protocols, including in-process inspections and final checks, to ensure all parts meet your requirements.
Pricing depends on factors such as material, complexity, and order volume. After receiving your design files and requirements, we typically provide a quote within 24 hours.
Yes, we offer a range of surface treatments and secondary machining options to meet your specific needs.
Once you approve the quote, we will send an order confirmation and payment instructions. Production begins after payment is received.