CNC Turning Services

Open-die forging creates exceptionally strong and durable metal components. However, additional processing is necessary to achieve the precise dimensions and detail many applications require. That's where GL Forge's CNC machining services come in. CNC metal turning services transform a solid chunk of raw metal into a custom-finished product designed to your project's exact specifications.

At Great Lakes Forge, we provide advanced metal CNC turning services to custom-tailor your open-die forged components. Our highly skilled technicians use CNC Turning capabilities to produce custom parts or components unique to your specifications. From shafts to spindles, GL Forge can produce the metal parts you need by combining our open-die forging and CNC turning services.

Contact us for more information regarding our CNC Turning services for your custom project needs, or call us at 800-748-0271 and we will gladly answer any questions that you may have. Great Lakes Forge is your trusted resource and partner for advanced CNC Turning services.

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CNC Turning Production Capabilities

Great Lakes Forge uses high-precision CNC turning lathes. These lathes rotate a piece of material at high speeds while the machine's computer-programmed software guides the cutting tools to specified locations. As the workpiece rotates, the cutting tools cut away excessive material, forming it into the custom precision dimensions required for the component.

The CNC turning process differs from CNC milling, which cuts material along an axis to specified dimensions. In contrast, CNC turning uses a single-point cutting tool to create cylindrical cuts. While the cutting method is not as complex as CNC milling, CNC turning still requires skilled machinists to operate the process to ensure the dimensions meet the blueprint specifications.

CNC turning is used to create the following types of operations in open-die forged parts:

• Facing
• Parting
• Grooving
• Boring
• Drilling
• Knurling

What Materials Are Available for Custom CNC-Turning Services?

Our CNC Turning machines utilize premium quality materials to manufacture custom parts and components based on your project's exact specifications. Like drilling and cutting processes, specific CNC machine tools must be chosen for each machined material. Additionally, the density of the material at hand and the cutting tool's rotation must be considered before starting the CNC Turning production process. Our CNC Turning Services are offered in the following material options:

• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel

Benefits & Applications of CNC Turned Parts

The CNC turning capabilities at GL Forge offer a range of benefits for industrial applications. CNC turning is used to refine cylindrical open-die forged components like shafts, hubs, spindles, and custom parts used in demanding industries, including automotive manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, food processing, and more. Some of the key benefits of working with us for your CNC turning parts needs include:

• Precision and Rapid Turnaround - With computer numerically controlled machining, we can increase production speed.
• Custom Finishes - Computer numerically controlled machining also means maintaining high efficiency and quality, especially when working with complex designs.
• Cost-Effective - With CNC turning, we can have one operator manning multiple CNC machines, while traditional machining or manual machining requires an operator per machine.
• Scalability - CNC turning produces metal parts faster while being more affordable than milling.

GLF Certifications for CNC Machining

Great Lakes Forge has achieved the following certifications for your CNC Turning parts service needs:

  

CNC Turning Services in Traverse City, Michigan

At Great Lakes Forge, we believe that your business is more than just another account. As a privately owned company, we take the time to understand your unique needs and treat every project with the care and attention it deserves. Our team is dedicated to providing the best open-die forging and CNC turning capabilities to ensure you get the right components for your application. When you get your CNC turning services and other manufacturing services from GL Forge, you can count on:

• Flexibility
• Fast turnaround times on orders
• No parent company with mixed agendas
• Uncompromised attention to detail and quality
• The attitude that "bigger is not always better"
• Personal customer service

Contact Us to Learn How GL Forge's CNC Turning Services Can Serve Your Project

Contact us for more information regarding our world-class CNC turning services, or request a quote for further pricing details today. Great Lakes Forge is your premier source for advanced CNC turning capabilities.