CNC turning is ideal for producing cylindrical or rotationally symmetrical components. It successfully produces components with tight tolerances, consistent surface finishes, and repeatable quality.

Common components CNC turning manufactures:

• Bushes and bearings
• Seals and seal rings
• Rollers and wheels
• Spacers and sleeves
• Washers and retaining rings
• Pulleys
• Nozzles and fittings
• Threaded components
• Valve seats
• Insulators
• Shafts and guide rods
• Custom cylindrical components

CNC turning produces engineering-plastic components with tight tolerances, smooth finishes, and consistent dimensions without requiring expensive mould tooling. It is especially suitable for prototypes, low-to-medium production volumes, and parts made from high-performance polymers that must meet demanding mechanical, chemical, or thermal requirements.

Compared to injection molding and compression molding, CNC turning has no tooling or molding costs. It is a faster manufacturing process than CNC milling and is more efficient for cylindrical parts.

• No dedicated mould is required. A new design usually needs only a new program and standard tooling.  
• It is economical at low and medium volumes. This makes it suitable for prototypes, replacement parts and short production runs.  
• It offers high accuracy and repeatability. Once set up, the machine can reproduce the same dimensions consistently.  
• Design changes are relatively easy. The CAD model and CNC program can be revised without replacing expensive production tooling.  
• It produces good surface finishes. Circular surfaces can often be finished directly on the lathe.  
• It handles many engineering plastics. Common options include POM, PEEK, PTFE (Teflon), PC, PE, PP, and PVC.  
• It can make complete parts efficiently. Advanced turning centres may combine turning, drilling and milling in one setup.