Turning processes guide - turning machining & manufacturing

CNC TURNING

CNC Turning is performed on a lathe that is Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC), this also includes Vertical Turning.

Primary cutting movement is carried out by the tool, whilst the workpiece remains statically clamped in the chuck (unlike sliding head CNC turning where the workpiece is moved through the chuck during machining).

This category covers workpieces UNDER 1500mm in length or 650mm in diameter.

For Turning of greater lengths or larger diameters, see "Large CNC Turning".

SLIDING HEAD CNC TURNING

This Turning process is performed on a Sliding Head Lathe where the work piece is moved through the chuck during machining.

This longitudinal movement provides an axis of machine control, whilst the cutting tool can remain at a fixed distance from the chuck. As deflection of the workpiece is minimised, and the machines can be fed bar stock through the chuck, the process lends itself to both high volume and high accuracy applications.

LARGE CNC TURNING

This category encompasses Turning  that is performed on a lathe that is Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) or Manually  Operated, this also includes Vertical Turning.

Primary cutting movement is carried out by the tool, whilst the workpiece remains statically clamped in the chuck.

This category covers workpieces OVER 1500mm in length or 650mm in diameter.

For Turning of smaller lengths or diameters, see "CNC Turning".

MANUAL TURNING

Manual Turning is performed on a lathe that is Manually Operated, this also includes Vertical Turning.

Primary cutting movement is carried out by the tool, whilst the workpiece remains statically clamped in the chuck.

This category covers workpieces UNDER 1500mm in length or 650mm in diameter.

For Turning of greater lengths or larger diameters, see "Large CNC Turning".