Multi-Axis CNC Turning & Lathe Services
Operating from our advanced facility in Rochester, NY, Brinkman Industrial & Defense has earned the reputation of being a premier CNC turning facility.
From machining short-run highly complex parts on our CNC Mori NLX lathes with 3-Axis and live tooling to complex high production parts on our bar-fed CNC Doosan 2600 twin spindle 3-Axis lathes with live tooling, we have your turning needs covered. All of our equipment is state-of-the-art, well-maintained, highly accurate CNC equipment.
We specialize in manifolds, fluid controls, actuators, weapon systems components, bodies, and fuel delivery components for the
defense, communications, optical, and aerospace industries.
When your project requires complex internal /external features, tight tolerances, or fine surface finishes, Brinkman Industrial & Defense should be your first choice turning facility.
Refer to our equipment list, materials, tolerances, and surface finishes for more information.
Turning Applications for Mission-Critical Parts
Common Turned Components
- Fuel Delivery Components
- Actuators
- Weapon System Components
- Fittings and Housings
- Shafts and Fasteners
Materials Expertise
- Stainless Steel (303, 304, 316)
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Aluminum (6061, 7075)
- Brass & Copper Alloys
Our Advanced CNC Turning Equipment
Our CNC turning department features state-of-the-art Mori and Doosan lathes, including machines with live tooling and twin spindles for complex, high-production runs.
Tolerances:
- Turned Diameters +/- .0002
- Turned Lengths +/- .0002
Multi-Axis Turning | |
|---|---|
(2) Doosan 2600SY | Twin Spindle, Single Turret, with Live Tooling |
(2) Mori NL2000 | 2-Axis Turning |
Mori NLX2000 | 3-Axis Turning with Live Tooling |
Mori NLX2500 | 3-Axis Turning with Live Tooling |
Hardinge GT | |
Frequently Asked Questions about CNC TURNING
What is CNC turning with "live tooling"?
Live tooling allows a CNC lathe to perform secondary milling, drilling, or tapping operations on the workpiece without removing it from the machine. This “done-in-one” capability increases accuracy, reduces cycle times, and lowers the cost for complex parts.
What are the benefits of a bar-fed lathe?
A bar-fed lathe automates the process of feeding raw material into the machine, enabling continuous, high-volume production with minimal operator intervention. This is ideal for large orders and for implementing efficient lights-out manufacturing.
When is CNC turning a better choice than CNC milling?
CNC turning is the ideal and most cost-effective method for parts that are primarily cylindrical or conical in shape. While milling carves material from a stationary block, turning rotates the workpiece against a cutting tool. This makes it exceptionally efficient for creating round features, threads, and bores with high precision. If your component’s primary geometry is rotational, turning is likely the best choice.