Turning is the process in which a single point cutting tool is parallel to a surfac and is  most typically performed on a lathe. Turning can be done on the outside or inside of the cylinder with different types such as straight turning, profiling, taper turning, and external grooving. These types of turning processes can produce a variety of shapes of material like straight, conical, curved, or grooved work pieces.

In general, material is rotated as  a cutting tool runs across the two axes of motion to create exact diameters and depths.  With CNC turning, the lathe is automated and controlled using a computer, which is time and cost efficient because it does not require continuous supervision and can produce a greater variety of shapes.

JWD’s CNC turning capabilities include:

• Up to 17.7 inch swing
• Large and Small production runs
• Tolerances to .0001
• Capacity: X<12 Inches
• Z<26 Inches