CNC Turning for Cylindrical Precision

CNC turning is one of the most efficient ways to make round parts. The workpiece spins, the cutting tool moves in, and material comes off in clean chips. I tell clients that for cylindrical geometries, turning is almost always faster and more cost-effective than milling.

At AOOM, our multi-axis CNC lathes handle complex features in a single setup. Threads, grooves, tapers, and stepped diameters — all without moving the part to another machine. This cuts cycle time and eliminates setup errors.

What We Can Turn

We machine over fifty materials on our turning lines. Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, brass, copper, PEEK, Delrin — if it's machinable, we've turned it. Tolerances down to ±0.005 mm are routine.

A recent client needed hydraulic fittings in 316 stainless steel. Each fitting had an internal thread, a sealing groove, and a tapered seat. One setup on our DMG MORI lathe, cycle time under three minutes, and every dimension checked out on CMM.

Rapid Prototyping and Production

We offer a quick-turn service for prototype batches. Lead times of three to five days are standard, and faster if the geometry is simple. Once the design is locked, production scales smoothly. Surface finish options range from Ra 0.8 μm mirror finishes to matte bead-blasted textures.

Our Workflow from Start to Finish

It starts with a DFM consultation. Our engineers review the design in SolidWorks or Creo and suggest changes that improve machinability or reduce cost. Then we select the material grade based on mechanical requirements and machinability. Toolpath optimization minimizes waste — we've reduced material usage by 15 percent or more on many jobs just by changing the roughing strategy.

Final inspection uses CMM equipment with full reporting. Every critical dimension is documented. You get a quality report with every shipment.

Send your CAD files to chen@aoomtech.com for a quote within 24 hours.