CNC Turning Services
Precision CNC Turning • Prototype to Production • Made in the USA
At 425 Manufacturing, we provide precision CNC turning services for customers who need reliable, American-made machining. Our CNC lathe department supports single-part prototypes, short-run jobs, and mid-scale production, machining everything from small precision components to large-diameter turned parts. With our Haas SL-40 Big Bore—one of the largest full-capacity CNC lathes in the Rockford area—we are equipped to handle heavy-duty machining with excellent accuracy and repeatability.
CNC Turning Capabilities
| Core Turning Operations | Advanced Capabilities |
|---|---|
| CNC turning & facing | 4th-axis indexing |
| Precision boring | Cross-holes & bolt patterns |
| Internal & external threading | Keyways & splines |
| Grooves & undercuts | Angles & tapers |
| Complex turned profiles | Prototype → production |
CNC Lathe Equipment
| Small & Medium Turning | Large-Diameter Turning |
|---|---|
| Haas ST-10 • 6″ chuck • X travel: 7.9″ • Z travel: 16″ • 1.75″ bar capacity • Tailstock Haas SL-30 (2 machines) • 12″ chucks • X travel: 11.3″ • Z travel: 34″ • 3.0″ bar capacity • Tailstocks |
Haas ST-40 Big Bore |
Materials We Machine
| Plastics & Composites | Metals & Alloys |
|---|---|
| ABS | Aluminum |
| Acrylic | Copper |
| Delrin (Acetal) | Brass |
| FR4 / Garolite G10 | Bronze |
| HDPE | Magnesium |
| UHMW-PE | Zinc |
| Nylon | Carbon steel |
| Polycarbonate | Steel alloys |
| PEEK | 4140 Annealed |
| Polypropylene | 4140 Pre-Hard |
| PTFE (Teflon) | A2, D2, M2, H13 |
| PVC | 303, 304, 440 Stainless |
| Noryl | Titanium & Inconel |
CNC Turning Tolerances & Finishing
| Tolerances | Finishing Options |
|---|---|
| Standard CNC turning: ±0.002″ | Chrome plating |
| Precision grinding: ±0.0005″ | Anodizing |
| Tighter tolerances available | Zinc plating |
| Based on material & geometry | Black oxide & more |
CAD Design & Secondary Machining
| Design & Engineering | Secondary Machining |
|---|---|
| Full CAD design using SolidWorks | 6 Haas CNC vertical mills |
| Design for Manufacturability (DFM) | 2 Haas CNC horizontal mills |
| Reverse engineering | Milling after turning |
| Concept-to-part support | Drilling & tapping |
| Print-to-part production | Complete machining in-house |
Why Haas CNC Equipment?
| Haas Advantage | Customer Benefit |
|---|---|
| 12 Haas CNC machines in-house | Consistent part quality |
| Haas machines made in the USA | Faster lead times |
| High rigidity & accuracy | Superior surface finish |
| Proven reliability | Repeatable production |
Prototype to Production CNC Turning
| Prototype & Short-Run | Production Machining |
|---|---|
| Single-part prototypes | Short-run production |
| Engineering samples | Mid-scale manufacturing |
| First-article parts | Repeat CNC turning |
| Fast turnaround | Scalable capacity |
CNC Turning – Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What tolerances can you hold? | Standard tolerances are ±0.002″. With grinding, ±0.0005″ is achievable depending on material and geometry. |
| Do you offer prototype CNC turning? | Yes. We support single-part prototypes, engineering samples, and first-article production. |
| What materials can you machine? | Plastics, composites, aluminum, steel, stainless, tool steels, titanium, Inconel, and specialty alloys. |
| What size parts can you turn? | Up to 30″ diameter with large-diameter chuck work and bar capacities up to 3.0″. |
| Do you offer secondary machining? | Yes. Milling, drilling, and tapping are completed in-house after turning. |
CNC Turning Services in Rockford, Illinois
| Local Machining | Service Area |
|---|---|
| CNC turning performed in Rockford, IL | Northern Illinois |
| All machining done in-house | Southern Wisconsin |
| American-made Haas equipment | Midwest & nationwide |
| No outsourcing | Fast local response |
If you’re searching for CNC turning near Rockford, Illinois, precision CNC lathe machining, or Made-in-USA CNC turning services, 425 Manufacturing is ready to help.
CNC Turning You Can Trust
| What We Deliver | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Precision CNC turning | Tight tolerances |
| American-made machining | Reliable quality |
| Complete in-house capability | Shorter lead times |
| Prototype → production | One trusted supplier |
Upload your prints, CAD files, or specifications and let our CNC turning team get started.
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