Create custom bushes, sleeves, spacers and other round components from engineering polymers.
CNC turning uses a lathe to shape rotating material with controlled cutting tools. The right approach depends on the grade, part dimensions, fit requirements, and application. Our team will happily help you determine this.
In CNC turning, the workpiece rotates in a lathe while cutting tools remove material along a programmed path. The process is particularly suited to features arranged around a common axis.
Operations can include machining outside diameters, facing ends, boring internal diameters, cutting grooves and producing threads. Flats and cross holes may need milling or another setup.
Shape internal and external diameters
Create sleeves, bushes and other details for your project needs.
Add grooves and threads
Specify shoulders, chamfers and fastening details where the design permits.
Machine from available stock
Assess prototypes and smaller quantities without a dedicated mould.
Focus on mating surfaces
Define the dimensions and geometric relationships that matter to the assembly.
POM (Acetal)
This material machines easily and creates high precision
Nylon / PA
Does machine well but moisture absorption can affect dimensions
PEEK
Great for demanding components and machines well
PTFE / PVDF
Its softer characteristics make tighter tolerances more challenging
PP & PC
Require heat management to avoid deformation
PEI
Though its stiffness is beneficial in machining, heat can build-up and affect finished dimensions
PPS
Offers very good dimensional stability, but cracking, edge chipping and warping can occur during machining.
Glass-Filled Materials: RENY, PEEK GF30, PA66 GF60
These grades require more control of tool wear and surface finish
This manufacturing method is best suited to custom components requiring round or cylindrical features.
