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Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | AS9100D | ITAR
Our basic guidelines for CNC turning include important design considerations to help improve part manufacturability, enhance cosmetic appearance, and reduce overall production time.
| US | Metric | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Dimensions |
Diameter | 3.95 in. | 100.33mm |
| Length | 9 in. | 228.6mm | |
| Minimum Dimensions |
Diameter | 0.16 in. | 4.07mm |
| Length | 0.05 in. | 1.27mm | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.020 in. | 0.51mm | |
| Angle | 30° | 30° | |
| Tolerances | +/- 0.005 in. | +/- 0.13mm |
· Small features may be allowed, but the diameter in any region should not be less than 0.030 in. (0.76mm).
· Sharp conical points are allowed; angles should be greater than 30 degrees. Walls thinner than 0.020 in. (0.5mm) typically do not survive the machining process.
We stock a range of metal materials that are suitable for various part applications and industries. Choose from aluminum, brass, low carbon steel, stainless steel, steel alloy, and titanium for turned parts.
· Aluminum
· Brass
· Low Carbon Steel
· Steel Alloy
· Stainless Steel
· Titanium.
Parts that are turned typically have a very smooth surface finish. The as-machined surface finish of the cylindrical areas will typically be much smoother using the lathe than the mill, so consider this when selecting the machining method for those parts that qualify for either method. Areas cut with live tooling, such as flats and slots, may have visible tools marks.
If desired, the metal parts can be lightly bead blasted leaving a fine matte finish. Hard metals like steel and stainless steel can also have edges broken (deburred) with a light bead blast to remove metal slivers, and sharp or rough areas.
| Aluminum | Edges broken with visible toolmarks, edges broken with light bead blast, or sharp edges with visible toolmarks |
| All other metals | Edges broken with visible toolmarks or edges broken with light bead blast |
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Broken edge
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Bead Blast
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Sharp Edge
| Anodize | Hard Anodize | Chromate |
|---|---|---|
| MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class 2 (Blk) MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class 1(Clr) |
MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 2 (Blk) | MIL-DTL-5541 Type II, Class 3 (Clr) |
We currently support UNC and UNF threads from #2 up to 0.5 in., and metric threads from M2 to M12. Avoid modeling internal threads on your part design.
Coil inserts
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