CNC Turning
Precision CNC turning in mild steel, tool steel and hardened steel. From single prototypes to batch production runs, delivered by our team in Portsmouth to clients across the UK.
Our CNC Turning Service UK
Our CNC turning service handles everything from simple shafts and bushings to complex multi-feature components. We work to your technical drawings with the accuracy and consistency your application demands, across a range of operations including turning, facing, boring, threading, knurling and parting.
Whether it's a one-off prototype, a short development run or scheduled batch production, our CNC lathe delivers repeatable precision CNC turning in mild steel, tool steel and hardened steel. Tolerances range from 0.5mm to 1.5mm depending on geometry and material specification.
Looking for a reliable CNC turning company UK businesses can count on? We quote within 1 to 2 working days and keep you updated throughout production via our order management system.
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Colchester Combi 6000
A robust CNC combination lathe built for precision and versatility. The flatbed design handles long shafts, billets and bar stock with ease, while the Fanuc control system ensures repeatable accuracy across every part and every run.
Suitable for both one-off toolroom work and medium batch production, the machine gives us the flexibility to take on a wide range of CNC turned components without compromising on accuracy or surface finish.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max Diameter | 760mm |
| Max Length | Up to 2,000mm |
| Materials | Mild Steel, Tool Steel, Hardened Steel |
| Tolerance | 0.5mm – 1.5mm |
| Lead Time | Up to 3 weeks |
Turning Capabilities
Materials
Mild steel, tool steel and hardened steel as standard. We work with customer-supplied stock or source material directly on your behalf.
Lead Times
Typical turnaround of up to 3 weeks depending on project complexity and current workload. We always aim to beat that where we can. Quote turnaround within 1 to 2 working days.
Quality Control
In-process inspection and final verification against your drawings. Full traceability and material certification available on request.
What Gets Turned
Our CNC turning service produces a wide range of precision components across multiple industries. Common applications include shafts, bushings, pins, spacers, flanges, couplings and hydraulic fittings for aerospace, automotive, marine and industrial clients across the UK.
We also produce tooling for the wider Excell Engineering Group — precision CNC turned components that go on to support manufacturing projects for some of the UK’s most recognised brands. If your project requires turned components as part of a larger assembly or production process, we are well placed to help.
As a made in Britain manufacturer, every CNC turned component leaves our Portsmouth facility having been machined, inspected and verified by our own team.
Our Process
Send Your Drawings
Share your CAD file, PDF drawing or detailed sketch with dimensions. We accept DXF, DWG, STEP, PDF and most standard formats. No drawings yet? Our CAD design service can take your idea and produce the production-ready files we need before turning begins.
Receive Your Quote
We review your requirements and come back with a competitive quote within 1 to 2 working days, covering material, lead time and any design considerations worth flagging.
We Manufacture and Deliver
Your CNC turned components are machined, inspected and quality-checked before dispatch to your door. Repeat orders are faster still.
Our Other Services
CNC Milling
Complex geometries and tight tolerances across a wide range of metals.
Fibre Laser Cutting
High-speed, high-precision cutting in mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass.
CAD Design
Don't have drawings yet? We can design your component in Autodesk Fusion 360 before we machine it.
Need CNC Turned Components?
Send us your drawings and we'll come back with a competitive quote within 1 to 2 working days.
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