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| Property Name | Turning | |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes | Thin-walled: Cylindrical, Solid: Cylindrical | |
| Part size | Diameter: 0.02 - 80 in | |
| Materials | Metals, Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc (Ceramics, Composites, Lead, Nickel, Tin, Titanium, Elastomer, Thermoplastics, Thermosets) | |
| Surface finish - Ra (μin) | 16 - 125 (2 - 250) | |
| Tolerance (in.) | ± 0.001 (± 0.0002) | |
| Max wall thickness | 0.02 - 2.5 (0.02 - 80) | |
| Quantity | 1 - 1000 (1 - 1000000) | |
| Lead time | Days (Hours) | |
| Advantages | All materials compatible, Very good tolerances, Short lead times | |
| Disadvantages | Limited to rotational parts, Part may require several operations and machines, High equipment cost, Significant tool wear, Large amount of scrap | |
| Applications | Machine components, shafts, engine components |
Disclaimer: All process specifications reflect the approximate range of a process's capabilities and should be viewed only as a guide. Actual capabilities are dependent upon the manufacturer, equipment, material, and part requirements.