Screw machining is a process of manufacturing cylindrical parts by shaving material from a workpiece using a cutting tool. This method is often used to produce higher volume, precision parts that require tight tolerances. Screw machines are automated and can produce turned parts quickly and efficiently with high accuracy. Different types of screw machine services are available to accommodate different materials, part geometries, and production requirements. CNC Swiss screw machining is commonly used in industries such as aerospace, automotive precision machining, and CNC machining medical devices manufacturing.
| Materials | Metal | Plastics | ||
| Aluminum | 6061/ 6063 / 6082 / 7075/2011/2014/2024 etc | PVC | ||
| Stainless Steel | 303/304/314/316/410/420 etc | Acetal | ||
| Titanium | Grade1/Grade2/Grade 3/Ti-6Al-4V etc | PEEK | ||
| Brass | C260/C280/C360/C464/C68700 etc | POM | ||
| Alloy | Zinc alloy/Copper alloy/Inconel etc | ABS | ||
| Steel | Carbon steel/Tool steel/4140/4340/20#/45# etc | TPFE | ||
| Equipment | 5 axis machining, turning and milling machine, EDM machine, Swiss machine, test equipment (CMM, projector), and more | |||
| Surface Treatment | Anodizing, Polishing, Passivation, Electroplating, Laser Marking or Engraving, Coating and Plating, Heat treatment, Deburring, and more | |||
| Application | Bolts & Nuts | T Bolts, Socket Head Bolts, Knurled Bolts, Flange Bolts, Countersunk Bolts, Custom Machine Bolts, Shoulder Bolts, Miniature Nuts, Flange Nuts, Hex Nuts, Knurled Nuts | ||
| Screws | Miniature Screws, Shoulder Screws, Countersunk Screws, Knurled Screws, Custom Machined screws, Cross Drive Screws, Slotted Screws | |||
| Shafts | Threaded Shafts, Tapered Shafts, Custom Specials Shafts, Rods Shafts, Knurled Shafts, Pins Shaft, Cross Milled & Drilled Shafts | |||
| Fittings | Pipe Fitting, Custom Machined Fitting, Knob Fitting, Hose Fitting, Knurled Fitting, Finials Fitting | |||
| Couplings | Custom Machined Couplings, Tube Couplings, Threaded Couplings, Reducer Couplings, Knurled Couplings, Flange Couplings, Shaft Couplings | |||
| Flanges | Custom Machined Flange, Weld Neck Flange, Pipe Flange, Knurled Flange, Blind Flange, Threaded Flange | |||
| Capabilities | 1 to 1, 000, 000 pieces of production | |||
| Process Type | Micro drilling, micro milling, micro turning, EDM, 5 axis machining, grinding | |||
| Dimension | 1 μm to 100 μm (As per customer's requirement) | |||
| Color | As customer's requirement | |||
| Tolerance | ± 0.001 mm to ± 0.1 mm | |||
| Applied Software | AUTO CAD, SOLID WORKS, IGS, UG, CAD, CAM, CAE.STEP | |||
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, SGS, RoHS | |||
Screw machining is widely used in automotive manufacturing for drivetrain components, suspension parts, and fuel system components.
Medical device manufacturers rely heavily on screw machining to produce surgical instruments, implantable devices, and other precision medical components.
Screw machining service is utilized extensively in electronics manufacturing for high-precision components, such as connectors and housings.
Screw machine parts are used in a variety of industrial applications, including pumps, valves, and processing equipment.
Screw machining is a form of machining process that has some unique advantages over other types of machining methods. For example, screw machining is highly automated and produces parts with high precision and consistent tolerances. Whereas, manual turning or milling requires more manual skills or labor, and may not achieve such tight tolerances. Screw machining is particularly suitable for small- to medium-sized parts with complex geometries, whereas other methods such as CNC Swiss precision machining may be better suited for larger parts or simpler geometries. Furthermore, screw machining offers the flexibility to machine different types of materials. Ultimately, the choice of machining process depends on the requirements of the specific project, material, and part geometry.
