What is Manual Turning?
Manual turning requires skilled hands and keen attention to achieve precise results. The process involves rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool, demanding meticulous control over cutting depth, speed, and feed rate. Our skilled workforce ensure tight tolerances and smooth finishes, making it an essential technique in precision engineering applications.
Turning Capabilities
When precision manufacturing for critical applications, the importance of having the right tools cannot be overstated. CNC turning equipment undoubtedly stands out for its ability to machine components quickly and with pinpoint accuracy. However, the setup process for CNC machines can be time-consuming. This is where the age-old technique of manual turning still shines, particularly in scenarios involving prototypes or orders with remarkably tight turnaround times.
Manual turning is a process that places the skill and expertise of an operator at the forefront, allowing them to craft components by hand, without the aid of computer programming. The intricacy and attention to detail that skilled manufacturers bring to manual turning make it a vital technique in the arsenal of precision engineering.
We take pride in our proficiency with both CNC and manual turning processes. We understand that each project is unique and may require the precision of CNC machinery or the more personal touch of manual turning. LSR Engineering is well-versed in both techniques and are ready to adapt to the demands of your project.
Our Plant List / Capacity
4 x VMC – capacity up to 1200 x 650
4 x turning centres – capacity up to 2000 x 350
2 x manual lathe
2 x manual mills
Fanuc control systems
