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CNC
Turning

Precision CNC Turning for Complex
High-Tolerance Parts

Twin City EDM & MFG offers high-performance CNC turning services for demanding parts that require tight tolerances, repeatability, and process control. We specialize in turning parts with complex geometries, deep bores, and multi-diameter features, especially those that require capabilities beyond a typical lathe.

Our equipment includes multi-axis lathes with twin-turret capability, Swiss turning machines, and mill-turn centers, all operating in a climate-controlled facility. These systems allow us to machine concentric features, threads, and critical interfaces on both long and short parts with consistent accuracy. We routinely hold tolerances down to ±0.0001″ on production work.  We run parts to meet CPK data and High Validation requirements.

CNC Turning
Multi Tasking CNC Lathe Machine Swiss Type Tapping on the Pipe Connector Parts Image

CNC Turning Capabilities Built for Scale and Precision

Our CNC turning department supports both low- and high-volume production. We often work on critical components for medical, defense, and industrial customers who need accuracy across multiple surfaces and tight timelines.

We use 18 Swiss-style lathes for slender or complex parts that require interior and exterior machining in a single setup. For larger components or those with off-axis features, our three mill-turn lathes provide efficient cutting, boring, and threading operations with minimal handling.

All turning processes operate alongside in-house inspection, EDM, milling, welding, and laser marking, giving us complete control over each step of production.

General Capabilities
Boring, Deburring, Drilling, Knurling, Polishing, Reaming, Turning, Milling with 5 Axis, Milling 3 Axis
Special Capabilities
Broaching, Deep Hole Drilling, Hobbing, Shaping, Slotting, Cutting, Thread Cutting, Tapping, Thread Milling, Thread Whirling
Machinery Axis
7 to 9
Equipment Capabilities
CNC Control, Automatic Bar Feeders, Twin Spindles, Twin Turrets, Simultaneous 5 Axis & Cutting (Front and Rear Spindle)
Automation Capabilities
Lights Out (Robotic Cells)
Metal Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Brass, Nickel, Dual Steel
Plastic Materials
Polyurethane, Polypropylene, Thermoplastic & Thermoset Elastomers, Delrin
Other Materials
Ceramic, Graphite, Composites, Tungston
Billet Diameter
0 to 190 mm
Bar Diameter
0 to 63.5 mm
Turning Length
0 to 700 mm
Inspection
Hexagon CMM, Smart Scope (Zip Lite) Vision Systems, OGP Vision Systems, Keyence Instant Measurement System and Sylvac scan
Testing
Pull, Mag Particle, Pressure, Quality Assurance Program
Production Volume
Prototype to High Volume Production
Typical Lead Time
3 to 4 weeks
Efficiency
Lights Out Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Industries Served
Medical, Surgical, Aircraft, Aerospace, Defense, Industrial
Industry Standards Met
ISO 13485:2016 Certified, ASTM 485, MIL-W-13855, MIL-L-45208A, MIL-Q-9858A
File Formats Accepted
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MasterCAM

What Sets Our CNC Turning Apart

  • Full Process Integration: We turn, mill, EDM, mark, weld, and finish parts under one roof, reducing your vendor count and improving traceability.
  • Advanced Fixturing & Tooling: Our setups reduce deflection, control vibration, and maintain dimensional consistency across long production runs.
  • Programmed In-House: Our engineers program directly from your models to reduce translation errors and maintain your design intent.
  • Climate-Controlled Shop Floor: Every part we turn stays within a temperature-stable environment, ensuring precision machining from setup to inspection.
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Ideal Applications for CNC Turning

CNC turning is best suited for rotationally symmetrical parts that require high levels of detail and precision. We routinely manufacture:

  • Precision shafts and housings
  • Cannulated drivers and drills
  • Surgical fasteners and implants
  • Multi-diameter bushings and collars
  • Connector components for fluid or power systems

Our clients often bring us parts others won’t quote, including legacy components, assemblies with geometric constraints, or prototypes that need to scale to production.

Explore Related Capabilities

Need more than turning? Our team provides full support across additional machining and finishing processes:

Ready to Quote Your Next CNC Turning Project?

Twin City EDM & MFG delivers precision CNC turning with the control
and care your complex parts deserve. Whether you’re developing a new product
or scaling an existing one, we can help you meet performance, cost, and timeline goals.
Request a quote or contact us to speak with our team.