CNC Turning Services
A Strong Metal and Plastic CNC Turning Partner for a Variety of Industries
Coleys is a precision CNC turning machine shop producing high-quality metal and plastic parts and components.
With more than 50 years of industry experience, we’ve refined our processes and expanded our partnerships, leading to quick turnarounds, on-time deliveries, and minimal waste. We have nearly 50 CNC turning centers, many with live tooling, running production non-stop for 20 hours a day.
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- Vertical CNC turning
- Horizontal CNC turning
- Small part CNC turning
Why Choose Coleys for CNC Turning?
Efficient Automation
We meticulously plan out cutting parameters, tooling, and programming to keep our centers cutting instead of sitting idle
Quicker Changeovers
Our automated processes reduce setup times to minutes to help you reduce downtime and lower costs
Material Expertise
We machine parts using a wide variety of materials, ranging from aluminum to exotic metals and alloys other shops won’t touch.
Enterprise-Ready
Coleys is built to serve businesses ranging from small manufacturers to major OEMs. We are ISO-certified, portal-friendly, and experienced in large-scale supply chain requirements.
Fair & Reliable Pricing
Our extensive expertise and capabilities allow us to deliver higher-quality parts quicker than other shops, whether we use one of our existing machines or build a machine specifically for your parts. This enables us to get you the best possible price for your project.
What is CNC Turning?
CNC machining has dominated the manufacturing industry for years because of its high precision and repeatability.
A computer code containing all necessary dimensions and variables is created and programmed into a lathe machine. Stock material is loaded into the machine, where a cutting tool is held against the stock while the spindle rotates at high-speed intervals.
As the stock spins on its axis, the cutting tool moves in a linear pattern parallel to the axis of rotation and removes material until the desired shape is achieved for the part. This technique yields the most accurate results and allows for quicker production times.
Part types created by CNC turning includes:
- Cylinders
- Shafts
- Spindles
- Axles
- Fasteners
- Bearings
- Bearing cages
- Gear blanks
- Forged nuts
What is a CNC Turning Center?
A CNC turning center relates to CNC lathes, appearing similar on the outside and functioning as the machine for processing turned parts. However, although lathes are some of the earliest tools used for CNC machining, turning centers are more advanced with higher capabilities.
CNC turn machines add automated tool changing, efficient chip removal, and a straightforward completion of several components. Turning centers take capability to an advanced level, equipped with three, four, or five axes and other tools to enable the device to complete more operations such as turning and:
- CNC drilling
- CNC tapping
- CNC milling
- Reaming
- Facing
- Threading
- Knurling
The CNC turning center also uses live tooling with a powered rotary tool turret, dual spindles, and Y-Axis.
Our CNC Turning Materials
We work with a broad range of plastic and metal materials , including more challenging materials. Our precision CNC turning capabilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Bronze
- Copper
- Plastic
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Titanium
- Zinc
- Exotic alloys
Our CNC Turning Projects
From spacers and flanges to fittings, shafts, and bushings, CNC turning can be used for various applications.
Check out our gallery to see some examples of CNC turning and milling projects we’ve completed
Types and Configurations of CNC Turning Centers
CNC turning centers are horizontal or vertical, consisting of the same components but differing in orientation.
- Horizontal turning centers: A commonly used turn center that allows gravity to pull the chips away from the part, more flexible with a longer bed, and can use bar feeders and tail stocks
- Vertical turning centers: Applies gravity to seat your part into work holding, ideal for machining larger diameters, heavy, short pieces, and turning components such as transmission gear blanks.
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Types of CNC Industries We Serve
Our extensive experience and craftsmanship gives Coleys the unique ability to be the one stop shop for market-leading OEMs, distributors, and manufacturers across several markets:
- Semiconductor industry
- Aerospace industry
- Automotive Industry
- Electronic industry
- Machine tool industry
- Medical industry
- Military industry
- Plumbing industry
- Food industry
- And more!
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About Coleys CNC Machining
For over 50 years, Coleys Inc. has provided high-demand, low-tolerance industries with superior quality machining. Our services range from simple drilling of production-ready parts to the complex fabrication of intricate designs.