What if I want lower volumes of high quality turned parts – can this still be price competitive?
We have recently brought on board a new local supplier who is able to provide us with high quality tooling, turning and milling services using state of the art modern CNC machinery for both low volume (up to 50) and high volume (100,000+) quantities, satisfying both prototype and production needs.
How does the process work?
Basic Lathe Operation
Simply put, a lathe is a machine tool which spins or `turns’ a cylindrical workpiece and removes material by touching a cutting tool to it like that shown below. 
Modern Lathe Operations
It is not uncommon nowadays to see 7-Axis lathes in operation, their functionality allows for increased part manipulation to produce the level of design previously unachievable. The diagram below gives an indication of that level of manoeuvrability.
- 3 axis for the tool up/down and tool bed right/left and to/fro
- 1 axis to spin the tool
- 1 axis to spin the workpiece
- 1 axis to rotate the tool head
- 1 axis to work the back of the piece
Specialists in Precision Engineering
Experienced in producing high quality components using a range of materials including steels, alloys, and plastics to within 0.01mm tolerances, their high-volume machines are capable of producing components from 0.22mm to 20mm diameter bar feed in autonomous, 24/7 operations such as those shown here:
Low volume machines can accommodate a bar stock of 80mm and a chuck part of up to 358mm diameter to produce components such as those shown below.
Turning can produce parts that are highly detailed with the final component having a high-quality surface finish which reduces the need for post processing. 
With the capability of producing parts via 2, 3, & 4-axis milling machines, which serve to compliment turned parts, don’t hesitate to contact us today to discuss your requirement and for a quotation.
