CNC turning is a subtractive manufacturing process where bars of material are held in a chuck and rotated, while stationary tools are fed to remove material. This creates shapes with axial symmetry, such as cones, cylinders, disks, or a combination of these shapes.
Our turning centers equipped with live tooling, can have rotating cutters, like drills or end mills, allowing for greater machining flexibility and the capability to introduce complex shapes, such as hexagons, and even asymmetrical features into the part without the need for additional fix turing setups.
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Here’s a small selection of the CNC turned prototypes and end-use parts we’ve produced for our customers.
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As a leading manufacturer with global industry coverage,Chiggo provides CNC turning services capable of working with a wide variety of materials, including machine-grade metals and plastics. Explore the common materials for your CNC turning projects and get instant quotes.
Aluminum is a top choice for durable and lightweight machined components due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
With high strength, remarkable resistance to corrosion, excellent toughness, and ease of processing, stainless steel is a versatile material used in various applications.
A type of carbon steel with relatively low carbon content, possessing good plasticity, weld ability, and higher toughness. It is widely used in construction structures and automotive manufacturing.
Besides carbon, it contains other alloying elements such as manganese, nickel, and chromium, which endow it with enhanced hardness, strength, corrosion resistance, toughness, and heat resistance.
A specially hardened and heat-treated alloy steel, known for its high hardness, wear resistance, and ability to maintain a cutting edge, mainly used for making industrial tools.
Widely appreciated for its golden appearance, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and mechanical properties, it is frequently used in electrical components and decorative items.
A soft, ductile metal with very high electrical and thermal conductivity, distinguished by its unique reddish-brown color, and significantly used in the electrical and electronics industry.
Composed mainly of copper and tin, bronze exhibits good wear resistance and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for bearings and artistic sculptures.
Known for its high strength, low density, excellent corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, it has a wide range of applications.
The lightest structural metal, featuring a high strength-to-weight ratio, good machinability, and excellent vibration damping characteristics, making it an ideal choice for lightweight structures.
Noted for its excellent corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and malleability, it is often used as a protective coating to shield iron and steel from rusting.
A high-performance alloy primarily composed of nickel, chromium, and iron, noted for its excellent strength and corrosion resistance, performing exceptionally well in extreme environments. It is commonly used in aerospace, chemical, and power generation industries.
A special alloy with an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, invaluable in precision instruments and other applications requiring dimensional stability.
Aluminum is a top choice for durable and lightweight machined components due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
An engineering thermoplastic with high strength, wear resistance, chemical and dimensional stability. Ideal for applications requiring robust plastic parts.
An engineering thermoplastic with notable wear resistance, high strength, and good chemical stability.
A widely-used thermoplastic with impressive impact resistance, high toughness, and is easy to process.Widely used for various consumer and industrial products.
A high-performance engineering thermoplastic with excellent thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties. Relatively expensive and suitable for highly demanding applications.
Offer non-stick, high-temperature resistance and low friction characteristics. Ideal in applications needing stability under high temperatures and chemicals.
A thermoplastic with exceptional impact strength and high transparency, but has limited UV resistance.
A thermoplastic with high strength-to-weight ratio, good impact strength, and excellent resistance to weather conditions.
A widely-used plastic with chemical resistance, durability against weather, and easy machinability.
A transparent, strong, and versatile plastic, often selected for applications where transparency or resistance to weather is important.
Popular for its low cost, light weight, and chemical stability.
A high-pressure fiberglass laminate, used in making high-strength, wear-resistant, and insulating components for demanding engineering applications.
Offer excellent thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties. Relatively expensive, primarily used in high-performance applications.
A high-quality, general-purpose plastic with high density, chemical and wear resistance, and good electrical insulation.
A high-performance engineering plastic, used in applications that require stability under high temperatures, chemical resistance, and strong mechanical properties.
For materials not shown here, please contact us.
CNC turning can introduce surface imperfections, such as tool marks, burrs, and rough edges, potentially affecting the part's functionality or aesthetics.To address this issue, Chiggo offers a diverse selection of surface finishes.These finishing processes enhance your part performance by improving roughness, hardness, chemical resistance, and cosmetic features.
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As-machined | Metals, Plastics | — | Tool marks visible | Tolerances are not affected |
 | Bead blasting | Metals, Plastics | — | Uniform, matte, or satin | Typically not affected except for specific features |
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Polishing | Metals | — | Smooth and often reflective | Met after polishing |
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Brushing | Metals | — | Unidirectional satin | Met after brushing |
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Powder coating | Primarily metals such as Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Brass, and Copper | Custom | Smooth, matte to high gloss texture | Met after powder coating |
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Painting | Metals, Plastics | Custom | Smooth to textured for anti-slip or aesthetic properties | Met after painting |
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| Chromate conversion coating | Aluminum | Clear, gold, olive drab, black | Slight roughness or maintain the pre-treatment texture | Met after coating |
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Black oxide | Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Tool steel, Mild steel,Copper | Black | Maintains the original surface texture with a matte black finish | Met after black oxide |
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Electroless nickel plating | Metals, Plastics | Silvery | Smooth with uniform thickness | Met after electroless nickel plating |
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Electroplating | Primarily for metallic substrates | Characteristic color depending on plating metals | Smooth to textured | Met after electropolishing |
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Anodizing type II | Aluminum | Clear, black, blue, red, gold or any RAL code or Pantone number | Changes are minimal, remains very close to the pre-anodized texture | Met after anodizing |
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Anodized type III | Aluminum | Nature, dark grey , black or other colors | Smooth to textured | Met after anodizing |
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Passivation | Stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant alloys | — | Maintains the original surface texture | Met after passivation |
The details provided here are typical characteristics of these surface finishing processes. However, actual tolerances and results may vary based on the specific procedures, equipment used, and material conditions. For custom surface finishes, please contact Chiggo.
As an ISO 9001 certified factory,Chiggo is able to provide ultra-precision CNC turning lathe parts parts, guaranteing all parts will be made according to your specification. If 2D drawings are not available, we will follow ISO 2768 standards and advise the appropriate tolerance grade for your specific project.
| Overall Dimension Range(mm) | F(Fine) | M(Medium) | C(Coarse) | V(Very Coarse) |
| 0.5*-3 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | - |
| >3-6 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | ±0.5 |
| 0.5*-3 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | - |
| 0.5*-3 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | - |
| >3-6 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | ±0.5 |
| 0.5*-3 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | - |
| >3-6 | ±0.05 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 | ±0.5 |
Please clearly indicate tolerances for nominal sizes below 0.5mm on your technical drawing.
CNC turning is compatible with various materials and is widely used for its precision and efficiency in manufacturing parts with cylindrical features. We have been offering CNC turned parts to various industries, including the following and more.
Precision-engineered automotive parts such as gears, shafts, engine components, and transmission systems.
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Surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, dental implants crafted from stainless steel, titanium, and medical-grade plastics.
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High-precision turbine blades, aircraft engine components, and structural elements made from exotic materials like titanium and Inconel.
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Heatsinks, connectors, and custom enclosures with tight tolerances and fine finishes.
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Components like gears, shafts, and custom machine parts that require high strength and exact tolerances.
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