CNC Turning & Lathe Capabilities | Steelcrest Precision

Steelcrest Precision provides CNC turning solutions for parts ranging from small, intricate components to large-diameter and long-shaft work. Our extensive lathe capabilities include conventional CNC turning, live tooling, Y-axis machining, dual-spindle production, multi-tasking, and Swiss machining. Backed by decades of experience and a diverse equipment fleet, our team identifies the right process for each part—helping customers improve accuracy, reduce setups, and move efficiently from prototype through production.

Conventional CNC Turning

28 CNC Lathes
Capacity up to 26" diameter x 160" long
For shafts, rollers, journals, sleeves, fittings, and other cylindrical components.

Live-Tool Turning

3 Live-Tool CNC Lathes
Capacity up to 15" diameter x 26" long
Combines turning with milling, drilling, flats, slots, and radial features in fewer setups.

Y-Axis Turning

3 CNC Lathes with Milling and Y-Axis
Capacity up to 16" diameter x 80" long with 6" Y-axis travel
For off-center features and complex components requiring greater machining flexibility.

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Dual-Spindle Turning

2 Dual-Spindle CNC Lathes
Capacity up to 10″ diameter × 8″ long
Supports front-and-back machining, reduced part handling, and efficient repeat production.

Multi-tasking

INTEGREX and Hyper Quadrex platforms
Combines CNC turning, milling, drilling, and off-center machining
Reduces setups, part handling, and feature-to-feature variation

Swiss Machining

4 high-precision Swiss lathes
Bar-fed capacity up to 1.5″ diameter
Ideal for small-diameter, long, slender, and feature-dense parts requiring tight tolerances and repeatable production

Tolerances & Surface Finishes

Steelcrest combines advanced CNC turning equipment with experienced machinists and in-process inspection to produce accurate, repeatable components. Final tolerances and finishes depend on part geometry, material, size, and production requirements, but our general capabilities include:

Capability	General Specification
Standard CNC turning	Tolerances to approx. ±0.0005″
Precision turning	Tolerances down to approximately ±0.0002″
Live-tool turning	Turning tolerances to approximately ±0.0005″
Live-tool milling	Milling tolerances to approximately ±0.001″
INTEGREX multi-tasking	Turning and milling tolerances down to approximately ±0.0005″
Turned surface finish	Finishes up to 16Ra
Additional finishing	Polishing available
Optimal precision-turning range	Approximately 0.5″–6″ diameter