Screw machining is a manufacturing process that utilizes a specialized machine called a "screw machine" to produce small, high-precision parts by rapidly cutting metal from a bar stock using multiple cutting tools on a rotating lathe, often creating components like screws, bolts, nuts, and other cylindrical parts with tight tolerances and complex geometries; it's considered a highly efficient method for producing large volumes of identical parts with consistent quality.
Screw machining is ideal for producing small, simple parts like screws, bolts, shafts, gears, and other components where high volume and precision are required.
Important aspects of screw machining:
High-speed production:
Screw machines can produce parts very quickly due to their automated nature and multiple cutting tools.
Close tolerances:
The process allows for precise control over dimensions and features, resulting in parts with tight tolerances.
Cost-effective:
When large quantities of identical parts are needed, screw machining is often a cost-efficient manufacturing method.