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Precision CNC turning to your drawings

High-precision parts made on CNC lathes. We machine a wide range of materials – steel, stainless steel, aluminium, cast iron and more. Suitable for one-off, small-batch and series production.

Technical information

CNC turning: up to Ø370 mm, up to 750 mm long
Conventional turning: up to Ø300 mm, up to 4000 mm long
Y-axis travel (for milling operations): up to 105 mm
Accuracy: ±0.01 mm
Materials machined: all types of steel, non-ferrous metals, engineering plastics
Production volumes: prototypes, one-off, small and medium batch production
CAD/CAM software: we manufacture from 2D drawings, 3D models, physical samples and other technical documentation
Custom part manufacturing: shafts, bushings, axles, couplings, pins, housings, pistons, rollers and other cylindrical components
Industries served: furniture, automotive, aerospace, defence, pharmaceutical, food and more
Logistics: manufacturing in Kaunas, delivery in Lithuania and abroad

CNC turning examples

We use turning to make rotational parts – shafts, bushings, axles, couplings, pistons, rollers. What matters most in such parts is not just the diameter, but how the surfaces stay on a single axis: radial runout, fit accuracy, position of threads and grooves. This determines whether a shaft runs smoothly in its bearing and whether a coupling starts vibrating under load.

Our lathes have a Y axis, so many parts are made in a single clamping – we turn them and immediately mill holes, flats or grooves. It’s not only faster: every re-clamping is a chance for an error to creep in, and when the part isn’t moved, that chance simply disappears. All production takes place in our workshop in Kaunas – from material to final measurement.

Three CNC-turned metal fittings with external threads and a hexagon
Threaded fittings
CNC-turned steel roller with a conical profile and a central bore
Roller
Three CNC-turned brass bushings with milled slots at the ends
Brass bushings

How do we handle orders?

01

Enquiry

We carefully review the 2D drawings, 3D models and technical specifications you provide, and assess the part geometry and material properties.

02

Quotation

We agree on the manufacturing technology, tolerances, quantities and lead times, and provide an accurate quotation. Once the order is confirmed, the project goes straight into our production schedule. If needed, we also arrange additional services (heat treatment, anodising, galvanising, etc.).

03

Production

We manufacture using modern equipment. To ensure full compliance with the technical requirements, we carry out strict measurement and quality control both during and after machining.

04

Logistics

We pack products securely to protect surfaces from damage and deliver them to the agreed address on time.

How to submit an enquiry

The more precise your enquiry, the faster you get a price. A drawing and the quantity are usually enough, but if you have more information, send it straight away – it saves extra questions.

File formats

3D models: STEP (.stp, .step), IGES, Parasolid, SolidWorks
2D drawings: DWG, DXF, PDF
No CAD files? A good-quality photo or scan of the drawing also works
Only have the part? We recreate the documentation ourselves – this is reverse engineering

Useful to include

Quantity: a single part or a batch – this determines the technology and price
Material: if you are not sure, we will suggest a suitable one based on the part’s purpose
Critical tolerances: fits, diameters, runout requirements
Surface requirements: roughness, thread type, coating
Lead time: when the part is needed on site

We treat drawings and technical information as confidential – we do not share them with third parties or use them for other orders.

Materials used in manufacturing

We use only high-quality, certified materials. Taking into account your project requirements, operating conditions and loads, we help you choose the optimal material.

Steel: 1.0038 (S235JR), 1.1191 (C45E), 1.7225 (42CrMo4) and more
Stainless steel: 1.4301 (AISI 304), 1.4404 (AISI 316L) and more
Tool steel: 1.2379 (D2), 1.2842 (O2), 1.2312 (40CrMnMoS8-6) and more
Cast iron: EN-GJL-250, EN-GJS-400 and more
Pure metals: copper, aluminium, titanium and more
Alloys: brass, bronze, duralumin and more
Engineering plastics: POM, PEEK, PTFE and more

Frequently asked questions

On our CNC lathes we machine parts up to Ø370 mm in diameter and 750 mm long. With a Y-axis and live tooling, we turn, mill and drill a part in a single setup. Long parts – shafts, axles and other cylindrical components – are turned on a conventional lathe up to 4,000 mm long and Ø300 mm in diameter. If your part is larger, send us the drawing and we will assess it.

CNC turning is a highly precise and efficient metal machining process in which a workpiece rotating around its own axis is machined by computer-controlled cutting tools. Excess material is removed evenly, giving cylindrical or complex parts a strictly defined shape, micron-level dimensions and excellent surface quality.

CNC lathes ensure exceptional dimensional accuracy, repeatability and high product quality. This method is ideal for cylindrical, conical, spherical, threaded and other rotationally symmetrical parts, which is why it is widely used across many industries.

We provide CNC turning services from our production base in Kaunas – for customers in Lithuania and across Europe.

Both CNC turning and CNC milling use CAD/CAM digital programming, but the machining principle differs:

CNC turning: produces cylindrical and conical surfaces. In CNC turning, the workpiece itself rotates while a single-point tool in a fixed position forms the surface.
CNC milling: produces flat surfaces and complex geometries. In CNC milling, a multi-edge cutting tool rotates and moves along several axes, machining a fixed workpiece.

This difference in motion determines the working dynamics of the CNC machines and the part geometries they can achieve. In practice it means a simple rule: if the part rotates around its own axis, it’s a turning job; if it is rectangular or has a complex 3D shape, it’s a milling job.

Advantages:
Micron-level accuracy: ±0.01 mm accuracy and 100% repeatability (for prototypes and series).
Efficiency and speed: automation shortens the production cycle and reduces the risk of rejects.
Machining in one clamping: CNC lathes can create holes, grooves or threads without re-clamping errors.
High surface quality: even machining often eliminates the need for additional grinding.
Complex cylindrical parts: especially suitable for cylindrical, threaded and round parts, and combined with milling – for complex prismatic shapes too.
Wide range of materials: suitable for steel, aluminium, brass, titanium and engineering plastics.
Limitations:
Series production speed: single parts are made quickly, but large batches take longer, as one piece is machined at a time.
Material waste: CNC turning removes excess material, which creates a considerable amount of waste.
Design limitations: conventional turning applies only to cylindrical geometries. Even advanced lathes cannot turn curved holes, extremely thin walls or square internal corners.

Have a project?

Share your project requirements by email and we will prepare a tailored quotation. We are also happy to advise on early-stage projects – helping you assess needs and options and find the optimal solution.