MACHINING

Precision CNC Turning

High-accuracy cylindrical components from prototype through production. Tight tolerances, consistent performance, and engineering support built in from the start.

±.0005"

Typical Tolerance

1/16" – 10"

Diameter Range

HAAS · Hardinge · Mori

Key Equipment

Proto → Production

Volume Range

WHAT WE DO

Engineering-Driven Machining Partner

At Carbide Products, our CNC turning services produce cylindrical components that hold tolerance across materials, quantities, and real-world operating conditions. From raw stock through finished component — with grinding, EDM, and heat treat all coordinated under the same roof.

Engineering Partnership

We don't just quote prints — we review them. Our team works directly with OEM engineers and program managers to evaluate geometry, recommend the right materials and process sequence, and identify manufacturability concerns before production begins. Fewer revisions, faster launch, more predictable delivery.

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Capabilities Include

  • Tight-tolerance cylindrical machining
  • Complex profiles and contour turning
  • Precision boring and internal features
  • Grooving, threading, and parting
  • Hard turning of heat-treated materials
  • Prototype through production volumes
  • Integrated secondary operations

Technical Reference

Applications, Materials & Equipment

What We Make

Common Applications

  • Shafts and precision pins
  • Tooling and wear components
  • Bushings and sleeves
  • Fastener tooling components
  • Industrial and automation components
  • Custom OEM assemblies

What We Run

Materials We Machine

  • Hardened tool steels
  • Alloy and mild steels
  • Stainless steels
  • High-temperature alloys
  • Engineering plastics

How We Do It

Equipment

  • HAAS Mill/Turn
  • Hardinge precision lathes
  • Mori Precision Lathes
  • Okuma (coming soon)

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What tolerances can you hold with CNC turning?

We regularly achieve ±.0005" on precision turning work. Capability depends on geometry, material, and part size — contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.

Do you support prototype quantities?

Yes. We support prototype development through production runs, allowing customers to move projects from development to manufacturing with a single vendor relationship.

Can you machine hardened materials?

Yes. We have extensive experience hard-turning heat-treated tool steels and specialty materials, including applications requiring tight dimensional control after heat treatment.

Do you provide engineering support?

Yes. Our team works with customers before production begins to review geometry, recommend materials, and improve manufacturability. That collaboration is part of our standard process.

Engineering Resource

The CPI Guide to Precision CNC Turning

Runout control, insert selection, thermal compensation, and how CPI designs the turn-to-grind sequence for cylindrical components that require hardness at final dimension.

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Start a Conversation with Our Engineering Team

Whether you have a fully defined print or a concept that needs manufacturability input — our team is ready to review your application and recommend the best path forward.

Carbide Products provides precision CNC turning services for OEM manufacturers requiring tight tolerances, advanced materials expertise, and reliable production performance. Our integrated machining capabilities allow us to support complex components across multiple industries with consistent quality and dependable delivery.