Skip To Content

CNC Turning Services

At Chapter 2 Incorporated, our exceptional turning capabilities arise from our commitment to supply high quality, competitively priced products that meet or surpass customer expectations. We retain a very talented and motivated workforce that thrives on the challenges and the rewards of managing all different types of assignments. Our services encompass everything from complete turnkey product management to value added machining for the casting and other industries.

We operate a very large, environmentally-controlled facility housing the very latest in turning center technologies. CNC controls, precise and versatile workholding systems, and a vast assortment of tools and accessories allow us to execute numerous turning processes from the most basic to the most complex. We can form external geometries, complicated internal features, and intricate thread patterns with remarkably close tolerance precision at accelerated cycle times.

With the capacity to turn parts measuring up to 24.0” in diameter x 50.0” in length and weighing as much as 1,100 lbs., we are well positioned to meet all your turning needs. In addition to our in-depth experience working with all types of metals and castings, we are extremely proficient with a wide range of plastic polymers in both standard and engineering grades.

Over the past several decades, we have made significant investment in expanding our services to better serve the needs of our clients. Along with the resources for production turning of component parts, we are equipped to support all aspects of turnkey product management. Our engineers are available to assist at the design phase, and they are a great informational resource for guiding you through the material selection process. We also provide services such as sheet metal fabrication, product assembly, painting, custom packaging, and more. With our broad range of capabilities to manage your project from concept to completion, you will discover the benefits, convenience, and economy of a tighter supply chain.

Through strict dedication to lean manufacturing and 5S planning, we have the capacity to manage projects of any production quantity. We offer industry leading turnaround times and are positioned to react quickly in time-critical situations. For more information about our ISO 9001 certified turning services, refer to the table below. Contact us at any time for a quote.

 

CNC Turning Highlights

View Full Equipment List

General Capabilities
  • Contract Manufacturer
    CNC Turning
    Turn Milling (Live Tool)
  • Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL)
    Y-Axis Turning
    Turnkey Product Management
Turning Processes
  • Parting/Cutting
    Facing
    Turning

    • Contour Turning
    • Form Turning
    • Taper Turning
    • Straight Turning
  • Threading
    • External
    • Internal

    Shoulder Facing
    Necking
    Internal Forming
    Drilling
    Knurling
    Boring

Materials
  • Aluminum
    Cast Iron
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Sintered Metal Brass
    Powdered Metal
  • Copper
    Fiberglass
    Plastic
    Zinc
    Titanium
    Marinite
Turning Tools and Accessories
  • Right-hand turning tool
    Left-hand turning tool
    Right-hand facing tool
    Left-hand facing tool
    Round-nose turning tool
    Cutoff/parting tool
    Finishing tool
    Threading tool
    Knurling tool
  • Boring tool
    Inserts

    • Wiper inserts
    • Negative inserts
    • Positive inserts
    • Other inserts

    Drill bits

Chuck Type
  • Two-jaw chuck
    Three-jaw chuck
  • Four-jaw chuck Pallets
    In-House Fixturing & Tooling
Equipment Capabilities
  • CNC Control Capabilities
    CAD Design Services
    CAM Programming Services
    CMM Inspection Services
  • Tool and Die Services
    Engineering Services
    Reverse Engineering Services
Secondary Services Offered
  • Product Component AssembliesEngineering
    Reverse Engineering
    Turnkey (Outsource)
    Part/Project Management
    Inspection and Layout Services
    Fabrication
    Tool and Die Services
    Parts Washing
  • Custom Packaging
    Leak Testing
    Technical Support
    CAD Modeling
    Grinding
    Polishing
    Painting
    Deburring
    Dynamic Balancing
Efficiency

Lean Manufacturing

Part Diameter

Up to 24 inches

Part Length

Up to 50 inches

Maximum Part Weight/Maximum Lifting Capacity

1,100 lbs

Production Volume
  • Specialty Production Shop
    Prototype
  • Low Volume
    High Volume
Lead Times Available

3 to 4 weeks
Rush Services Available

Additional Information

Intended Applications
  • Shafts
    Eccentrics
    Housing Castings
    Hubs
    Connecting Rods
    Cover Castings
    Pulleys
    Flywheels
  • Gears
    Gears Cases
    Valves
    Product Component Assemblies
    Gearbox Assemblies
    Spindle Assemblies
    Roller Assemblies
Industry Focus
  • Automotive
    Lawn and Garden
    Industrial
    Small Motors
  • Health Care/Medical Devices
    Defense
    Renewable Energy
Industry Standards

ISO 9001 Certified

File Formats
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • SurfCAM
  • EZ Cam