Associated Fastening Products, Inc.

Automatic Screw Machining-CNC Services

Automatic screw machining is a manufacturing process that employs the use of an automatic lathe to create small, high-precision turned parts. The process is highly versatile and reliable, producing pieces from different materials and finishes with greater consistency than other mass-production methods.

The following article provides an overview of automatic screw machining, including outlining how the process works, types of equipment available, typical parts produced, key benefits, and industrial applications.

Steps Of The Screw Machining Process

While the screw machining process varies slightly depending on the part and production specifications, operations generally follow the steps outlined below:

• The workpiece (typically a rod or bar stock) locks into the machine and spins.
• The spindles holding the tooling move across the workpiece, shaping it into the desired shape and size.
• The workpiece passes through every spindle position until it achieves the specified dimensions.
• The cut-off tool cuts off the formed part from the rest of the stock.
• Finishing equipment (e.g., deburring equipment) removes excess debris and material to smooth out surfaces and sharpen edges.