Turning
Mountain View Machine and Welding offers turning milling solutions as part of our full-service precision machine shop.
Custom Manufacturing with Lathes
Turning mills, also known as lathes, are used instead of a mill when working on projects that require cylindrical or rotational symmetry, such as turning, threading, or boring. A lathe is specifically designed to face cylindrical parts and offers greater efficiency and precision than a mill for such projects. Mountain View Machine has both manual lathes and CNC lathes available at our precision machine shop. To learn more about which option would better suit your needs, read about them below.
Manual Turning Mills
Manual lathes are fully man-powered machines that require a qualified machinist to run them. Every aspect of the process is determined by the technician and implemented during the process. This allows for impromptu modifications and adjustments that cannot be as easily made when working with an automatic lathe. On the other hand, the precision of projects made using manual lathes highly depends on the skill and accuracy of the machinist running them, making it all the more important to find an experienced technician for the job.
Manual turning mills offer a lower upfront cost, making them ideal for small-batch productions and one-off prototypes. Manual machines are also best suited for less complex jobs that may not require the ultra-precision of a CNC turning mill.
CNC Lathes
CNC turning machines are operated by a pre-programmed computer that is ultra-precise. All the settings for the job are configured beforehand, requiring close attention to detail before any cutting or turning begins. The machinists at Mountain View Machine have years of experience and well-earned skills in programming and operating CNC lathes, making them an excellent choice for those who want their precision machining project done right.
CNC lathes work well for projects that require high precision, repeatability, or tight tolerances and are ideal for complex designs or high-volume production rates. Although the upfront cost of programming the CNC turning mills is higher than the upfront cost of a manual lathe, money can be saved in the fast production of multiples or the time saved from a machinist taking extra time to make ultra-precise cuts.
Turning Milling for Various Industries
At Mountain View Machine and Welding, our technicians have experience working with a range of industries, from farmers to aerospace contractors and an array of clients in between. We have worked with both local and national clients and are skilled at handling jobs both big and small. If you would like to see our portfolio of work, visit our gallery page or contact our shop–we would love to tell you more!
Contact Mountain View Machine and Welding
Our precision machining shop is your one-stop shop for machining and fabrication services. Contact our team today for more information about how our skilled machinists can help you create, whether it’s with a mill, lathe, welder, or another fabrication service.