CNC Turning For Stainless Steel Shafts

Stainless steel shafts are used in medical devices, food machinery, and semiconductor equipment. Our factory has deep experience in CNC turning for stainless steel shafts. We supply turned shafts to many equipment manufacturers. Common materials include 304, 316L, 17-4PH, and 420. Each grade has different cutting characteristics. We have built a cutting parameter database for each one. The biggest challenge in stainless steel turning is work hardening and high cutting temperatures. Wrong parameters can damage the tool and create a hardened surface layer. In product, we use special carbide and ceramic tools. We combine these with rigid machines and plenty of coolant. This keeps the cutting process smooth and efficient.

Stainless steel shafts often need high cylindricity and concentricity. This is important where bearings or seals are mounted. In CNC turning for stainless steel shafts, we use double-center clamping or a combination of a chuck and a steady rest. This effectively ensures straightness and concentricity. For slender shafts with a length-to-diameter ratio over 10, we add a follower rest or center rest. This prevents bending from cutting forces. Our inspection tools include outside micrometers, dial gauges, roughness testers, and roundness testers. We inspect all dimensions and tolerances. Our monthly output for product exceeds 50,000 pieces. We serve medical, food, semiconductor, and precision instrument industries.

We provide custom CNC turning for stainless steel shafts. You can send us drawings or samples. We will develop the process. For common shaft treatments like passivation and electropolishing, we can manage the whole process. We support orders from a few pieces to high-volume production. Contact us for product that meet your most demanding specifications.