CAPABILITIES
CNC Turning Milling Service
Allow multiple operations on a single machine, perfect for high precision parts with complex geometries
- Tight Tolerance of ±0.0004″ (0.01mm)
- Parts as Fast as 1 days
- Aluminium, Steel, Copper, Polymers & More
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Why Choose Our CNC Turning Milling Service
We offer Turning and milling services for prototype development to large-scale manufacturing. Simultaneous milling and turning operations can produce complex cones, cylinders, disks, and polygons.
By combining different steps such as drilling, grooving, threading, knurling, boring, and many more. From screws and bolts to high-precision aerospace or automotive parts, all can be created by collaboration with Prolean using CNC turning-milling compound machines.
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Get a free CNC turning milling quote from a real Engineer, Once we receive your design, Our engineer will review it and send you a quotation as fast as one hour.
Get One Hour Quote
Upload your design or send an email directly to our engineer and get your quotes within as fast as one hour
Start Production
Your parts will get made once your orders confirmed, besides, your will get real-time updated of the production status from our order tracking system
Receive Your Custom Part
After all parts pass qc inspection, they will be well packed from any transportation accidents. Then, your custom parts are delivered straight to your doorstep
CNC Turning and Milling Materials Options
Metals
Aluminum
Aluminum is a superior metal in terms of strength-to-weight ratio. It offers High Machinability, ductility, and thermal & electrical conductivity. Parts with aluminium also become highly resistant to corrosion.Alloys
Aluminum (MIC6)Aluminum (2024)
Aluminum (5052)
Aluminum (5083)
Aluminum (6082)
Aluminum (6061-T6)
Aluminum (6063)
Aluminum (7075-T6)
Brass
Golden shiny color, low friction, excellent Machinability, and high electrical & thermal conductivity. Brass can be easily machined and the best choice for low-friction applications.Alloys
Brass (360)
Copper
It offers good strength, hardness, and excellent corrosion resistance with superior heat and thermal conductivity. It also has a very appealing aesthetic.Alloys
Copper 101Copper 110
Titanium
40% more strength-to-weight ratio than steel, Excellent corrosion resistance, low thermal expansion, and biologically inert. These properties make it perfect for automotive, aerospace, and medical applications.Alloys
Grade 1 TitaniumGrade 2 Titanium
Grade 5 Titanium（TC4, Ti6Al4v)
Alloy Steel
High mechanical strength, toughness, resistance to wear and fatigue, and sturdiness. In addition to carbon, other alloying elements can be added depending on the needed mechanical and physical qualities.Alloys
Alloy Steel 4130Alloy Steel 4340
Steel (4140 Alloy)
Steel (1018 Low Carbon)
Tool Steel (A2)
m2
d2
20GR
Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel (1045)
Stainless Steel
High mechanical strength, Thermal, Wear, and Corrosion resistance. Stainless steel is low-cost and can be machined easily. Parts made from Stainless steel are durable and do not lose that strength over time.Alloys
Stainless Steel 201Stainless Steel 301
Stainless Steel 303
Stainless Steel (304L)
Stainless Steel (316L)
Stainless Steel (410)
Stainless Steel (420)
Stainless Steel (440C)
Stainless Steel (17-4 PH)
Cast iron
It offers three to five time’s higher compression strength than steel. Low notch sensitivity, Good Resistance to deformation, excellent anti-vibration, and consistent mechanical propertiesPlastics
- ABS
- Acrylic
- Delrin
- Garolite G-10
- FR4
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Nylon
- PEEK
- Polycarbonate（PC）
- Polypropylene(PP)
- PPSU（Polyphenylene sulfone resins）
- PPS (Polyphenylene)
- PTFE (Teflon）
- polyetherimide (PEI)
- PMMA (Acrylic)
- PVC
ABS
Excellent strength, extraordinary impact, and abrasion resistance with chemical inertness. ABS can be machined easily and is very easy to paint and glue.
Acrylic
Acrylic is a lightweight, rigid thermoplastic with optical clarity. It is one of the superior alternatives to glass, offering excellent weather and chemical stability.
Delrin
High tensile strength, excellent Machinability, Stiffness, wear resistance, creep resistance, and low friction. Overall, Delrin is the ideal replacement for metal.Subtypes
Delrin (30% Glass-Filled)
Garolite G-10
High strength to weigh ratio, fire resistive, low thermal expansion coefficient, and water absorption coefficient are entirely free from corrosion risk. Garolite is perfect for insulating parts and electric circuit boards.
FR4
FR-4 is a manufacturing material with strength almost equal to steel and lightweight. It is a perfect fit for making parts for the electrical marine industry since it is flame retardant, has a negligible water absorption coefficient, and is machinable.
Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethylene is known for its malleable properties. It offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, impact strength, chemical inertness, temperature, and weather resistance.Subtypes
UHMW-PE HDPE
Nylon
Mechanical properties include high resilience, tensile strength, and fatigue resistance. Nylon is a flexible manufacturing material that is highly resistant to abrasion, heat, chemicals, water, and oils.Subtypes
Nylon (30% Glass-Filled)
PEEK
A versatile engineering material with high mechanical strength. It provides excellent thermal and chemical resistance. Parts from PEEKS are durable and can be operated at an extensive range of temperatures (up to 2600).Subtypes
PEEK (30% Glass-Filled)
Polycarbonate（PC）
Exceptional mechanical properties, including impact strength, toughness, Stiffness, and creep resistance. Because of its transparent nature, Polycarbonate (PC) is a lightweight alternative to glass.
Polypropylene(PP)
A low-cost material with good Stiffness, impact resistance, and chemical stability. PP also offers excellent wear resistance and elasticity.
PPSU（Polyphenylene sulfone resins）
PPSU is used in various sectors because of its lightweight, high toughness, great impact resistance, high heat resistance, chemical stability, transparent color, and wide operating temperature range
PPS (Polyphenylene)
The unique combination of Physical, mechanical, and chemical properties. Excellent strength, rigidity, fatigue endurance, creep resistance, chemical inertness, and a wide range of working temperatures for the fabricated parts make it a perfect choice for electrical applications with high operating temperatures.
PTFE (Teflon）
High chemical inertness, thermal stability, electrical insulation, and corrosion resistance. Teflon is a low-friction substance that is perfect for making non-sticky and sliding parts for various industries.
polyetherimide (PEI)
Semi-transparent, high strength, rigidity, thermal stability, chemical inertness, and dimensional stability. Parts made from PEI can work for an extended period without stress cracking.
PMMA (Acrylic)
Transparent, lightweight, strong mechanical strength, hardness, thermal stability, and chemical inertness. Transparent nature makes it an excellent alternative to glass.
PVC
Excellent Stiffness, flame resistance, weather resistance, dimensional stability, and chemical inertness. PVC is appropriate for pipelines, medical devices, outdoor appliances, and electrical insulation.CNC Machining Material Guide
Turning and Milling Finishing Options
At Prolean, we understand that achieving the perfect finish on a machined part can make all the difference. Every project presents unique demands; perhaps a glossy sheen, a tactile texture, or even a resilient protective layer. With a commitment to craftsmanship, our team ensures that the resulting piece isn’t just functional, but also aesthetically in line with your aspirations. Delve further to discover the array of specialized finishing options we proudly present, curated to elevate the resilience, allure, and performance of each machined component.
As the machined or deburring
The machined or deburring finish is the standard finish where unwanted attach chips are removed with deburring tools, and sharp edges are chamfered to smooth the surface (3.2 μm).
Bead Blasted
Bead blasting produces a matte texture, removing all the marks of machining tools. It applies to ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, and Steel parts.
Anodizing
Anodizing involves adding an aluminum oxide coating to aluminum and its alloys. The layers, which come in various colors, increase strength and shield the surface from corrosion.
Powder coating
Powder coating is the electrostatically applying of dry powder to the surface. It produces a thin layer providing excellent resistance to wear, corrosion, and abrasion.
Polishing
Physical rubbing of a metal surface to create a shiny surface is called a polishing surface finish. It increases the reflectivity and does not affect the dimensional stability of parts.
Brushing
Brushing is achieved by applying an abrasive brush to the metal surface, which produces a unidirectional satin finish. And it is not recommended for highly corrosive materials.
Smooth machining
Smooth machining is done by controlling the machining process, such as feed rate & cutting speed. It minimizes the tool marks and risk of corrosion.
Black-Oxide
Black oxide finish reduces surface reflectivity and offers mild corrosion protection. It involves adding a thin layer of magnetite to the surface.
Electro-less Nickel Plating
A thin layer of Nickel is created on the surface from a nickel-containing solution without electrolysis. Electro-less nickel plating provides a shiny appearance, excellent hardness, abrasive, wear, and corrosion-resistance to the substrate material.
Alodine
Provides excellent corrosion resistance property to the aluminum parts with greenish-gold color. It is the low-cost and quick surface finishing approach.
Electroplating
Electroplating increases the hardness of the steel &aluminum parts. It offers excellent corrosion, wears, and abrasion resistance.
Nickel plating
Make the parts super resistive to corrosion. It enhances mechanical strength, hardness, wear resistance, lubricity, and ductility. Nickel plating is applicable in different materials, including Steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.
Passivation
Enhance the appearance and functionality of the parts. After Passivation, parts of Steel and its alloys become super resistive from corrosion.
Yellow Chromate conversion coating
A shiny appearance with goldish color provides excellent corrosion resistance. It is applied on the surface of aluminum, magnesium, and their alloys. A layer of chromate also enhances the conductivity of parts
PTFE (Teflon) Coating
The Teflon layer on the parts offers excellent corrosion resistance, water resistance, and non-stickiness with a non-reactive surface.
Fine machining
The higher-precision machines produce delicate machining surfaces by utilizing sharper tools and regulating feed rate and cutting speed. Surface roughness up to Ra 0.8 μm can be maintained with smooth machining.
Laser Cladding
Provides excellent corrosion, wear, and abrasion resistance. Laser Cladding is also effective for treating minor surface imperfections such as cavities, tiny cracks, and rust damage.
Sanding
Provides a random, non-linear texture with a shiny, high gloss finish. However, it might be unable to create sharp corners and pockets
3 Ways to Ensure Perfection Machining Outcome
Standards
GENERAL TOLERANCE
For metals, the standard is ISO-2768 fH (fine)
For plastics, the standard is ISO-2768 mK (medium)
Metric threads tolerances：ISO 965-1 standard UN Threads Tolerances: ASME B1.1-2003 standard
knurling: ISO13444:2012 standard Our factory is ISO 9001:2015 certificated
Visual inspection and Protection
Constant visual inspection conditions
Quantification of cosmetic surface quality
Process requirements
Part cleaning and Protection
Quality Inspection Report
Inspection Confirmation
Dimensional confirmation
Appearance confirmation
Quality documentation
Design guides
Technology Overview
What is CNC Turning-Milling?
While turning machining only rotates the workpiece and milling machining rotates the cutting tools, turning-milling machining combines both approaches in which both the workpiece and the tools can spin following the demands of the CAD file and input instructions.
A mill-turn center machine is used for the Turning-milling machining, basically, a hybrid system that performs both Turning and milling operations simultaneously without switching the device. Because complex geometries require both processes, this approach eliminates the need for frequent machine switching and streamlines manufacturing compared to the normal CNC machining process.
Both milling and turning tools are included in CNC mill-turning machines, and they are set up so that they can be used simultaneously and quickly under input instructions from a computer.
Use of CNC turn-mill machine
The various components for the automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and mechanical industry requires geometries that involve both turning and milling operation. The CNC Turn-mill machine is ideal for such cases. However, it might not be cost-effective to use it to manufacture items where one process is sufficient, and the operator might have to cope with a more complicated setup.We recommend the CNC turn-mill is ideal when the milling required on the part is less than 25 %.
Working Principle of CNC Turning Milling
The working bar is fastened to the chuck on the spindle and rotates rapidly when computer commands direct the turning operations. When milling operations are required, it becomes stationary, and the rotating tools begin to move to feed the material.
The CNC turn-mill machine can perform turning, milling, boring, facing, drilling, and many other operations. The rotational direction of the machine that commonly uses the milling head is referred to as the “B-axis” in turn-mill machines. The workpiece is fastened to the milling head, allowing various tool-to-workpiece angles.
There are four standard Axis of movement. X-axis: Movement perpendicular to the Axis of the workpiece, Y-Axis: movement using a live tool or separate milling head perpendicular to the Axis of the workpiece, Z- axis: Movement along the stock axis required when holes need to be drilled in the center of the workpiece, B- Axis: movement around the Axis of the workpiece.
The CAD file is first loaded onto the device, and the program is customized following the drawing. Before beginning the process, the turning-milling operation instructions are provided. Even after that, manual supervision is required to ensure quality. However, it doesn’t need different programming or education for each process—just one program will do.
See why customers dig us
Yesterday, I received the parts for my musical instruments. These are incredibly consistent and accurate.
The delivery timing and quality of the CNC machining service amaze me. I would recommend Prolean with my other business friends too. Thank you!
-Ema Alves, Owner at Conserve the Sound
Prolean has been manufacturing numerous customized components for my metal-workshop machines for the past two years, and I have found that they are excellent with their CNC machining services.
I am delighted with the level of quality they offer and the precision of the customized machine parts.
-Mason Lucas, Purchasing manager at Alpha Manufacturing
ProLean has consistently provided me with excellent milling service using their 5-axis CNC machine. I've worked with many contract manufacturers, but other than ProLean, I've never found accurate tolerance on my parts.
We were able to satisfy our client's needs thanks to Prolean's prompt reaction. Additionally, I frequently found that their engineers are always willing to innovate creatively to deliver top-notch service.
-Tanesha Adesina, Technical manager at Bossard Technology
I needed a quick prototype for my research, but I had no idea that their CNC machines were so sophisticated and could produce it in just three days. The prototype was quite precise and fell within the tolerances of the CAD I provided.
Thumbs up! Not just selling, nothing else count for them; Service Service Service, first!
-Jason Barrett, Individual Mechanical Engineer
I have been collaborating with ProLean to produce PCB boards for our business For the last year. Continuous technical assistance and communication with the manufacturing.
Engineers and mechanics help us continuously satisfy our customers' expectations. I hope that this collaboration continues for a very long time.
-Rugen Thakur, Mechanical Engineer at Cipsa- Tech.
The heat sink was marvelous, within the critical tolerance, and the surface finish was excellent. The fan position, seal, and fin structure all performed as intended. I'll tell my friends and other electronics companies about your service.
I appreciate your exceptional communication and CNC-Machining service.
-Blake Henderson, Product Designer at MechaTronix,
It's challenging to describe the Prolean in a few words, but the three stand out: Fantastic, Amazing, and Perfect.
The best addition to our firm has been Prolean. With their cutting-edge 5-axis CNC machine, they are providing the service of replacing and installing new components in our pharmaceutical development industry with accuracy and cleanliness as their top concerns.
-Jose Gaonkar, Mechanical Engineer at Cadila Pharmaceuticals
I purchased several custom CNC-machined parts for mechanical tools from Prolean, and I want to remark that their quality and accuracy were far superior to those of some of the more prominent machine tool manufacturers.
Prolean's engineers could explain everything to me in a language I could comprehend, even though I am not a mechanist and may have asked the wrong questions.
-Evert Wagner, Product Designer at HYDAC Supplier
FAQ
Technical FAQ’s
What kind of CNC turn-mill equipment do ProLean's use?
We have a Feeler HT-30SZ, 5-axis mill-turn machine that can mill and turn bar stocks, castings, forgings, billets, and other complicated components while maintaining high accuracy. While Copper, steel, Brass, Titanium, plastic, and many more materials can be used in CNC turning-milling.
What is the smallest thickness I may incorporate into my design to prevent warpage during the turning-milling process?
We offer a minimum thickness of 0.5mm and 1mm for metal and plastic, respectively. However, the value is greatly influenced by the size of the created parts. For instance, you might need to drop the minimum thickness limit for large parts and raise it for much smaller parts to minimize warpage.
General FAQ’s
What are the Advantages of Using the Turning-milling process?
Comparing a turning-milling process to separate milling and turning operations, the combination has many benefits. Turning-milling generates accurate parts using the same machining setup, which reduces production time instead of performing independently, necessitating separate setup, instructions, and tool arrangements. Compared to an individual approach, the single configuration reduces adjustment and fixation time and maintains tight tolerance because handling different machines requires labor and raises the possibility of dimension error.
What parts can be made with the Turning-milling process?
We offer Precision measurement equipment, craft and automotive parts, parallelepiped-shaped parts with threaded holes, and other complex shapes using a CNC turning-milling technique.
What is the key difference between CNC milling and Turning?
The CNC milling method utilizes rotatory tools and a stationary workpiece, whereas the turning process rotates the cylindrical workpiece, and the tool remains stationary to achieve the desired shape.
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