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Our custom machine tool design & CNC lathe services
We specialize in machine tool design for compact CNC lathes: conceptual design, detailed engineering, fixture design, spindle and gearbox sizing, and full technical documentation. Our team delivers both 2D drawings and 3D drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing-ready files.
What we deliver
- Complete 2D drawings (PDF, DWG) and annotated assembly drawings.
- 3D drawings and CAD models (STEP/IGES) for CAM and prototyping.
- Technical documentation: BOM, tolerances, kinematic diagrams, tribology notes, and ergonomics considerations.
- Optional: fixture design and modular design options for later expandability.
Design process & timeline
Our machine tool design process follows clear phases: requirements → conceptual design → detailed design → validation → delivery.
Each phase includes review loops and client sign-off. Typical lead time depends on complexity — we provide a clear design cost estimate on request.
- Step 1 — Define requirements:e document functional requirements (turning diameters, tolerances), preferred materials, production volumes, and ergonomics in the design requirements of machine tools specification.
- Step 2 — Concept & calculations: We perform spindle and gearbox sizing, bearing and tribology checks, and generate initial kinematics machine tool design sketches and simulations.
- Step 3 — Detailed 2D/3D drawings: Deliverables include manufacturing-ready 2D drawings and 3D drawings for CAM, plus a package of technical documentation and machine tool fixture design details.
Learn more in our article on kinematics in machine tool design.
Design cost & ordering
Design cost varies by scope. You can order a cost estimate or request a custom quote. Typical components that affect the price include complexity of spindle design, number of custom fixtures, and level of documentation required.
We accept orders online - choose your package, upload brief/specs, and we’ll send a detailed proposal.
Technical topics we cover
Our designers handle advanced topics such as machine tool bed design, machine tool frame design, design of machine tool spindle, gearbox design for machine tool applications, tribology consideration in machine tool design, and ergonomics in machine tool design.
Examples
- Spindle design: bearing selection, thermal behavior, and RPM specification.
- Frame & bed: stiffness, modal analysis, and preferred number in machine tool design for vibration control.
- Fixtures & tooling: custom machine tool fixture design for repeatability.
FAQ — technical documentation & ordering
Below are common questions about our custom CNC lathe design process.
- Can you provide both 2D drawings and 3D drawings?
- Yes. All packages can include manufacturing-ready 2D drawings (PDF/DWG) and 3D models (STEP/IGES). We also include assembly drawings and a BOM as part of the technical documentation.
- What affects the design cost?
- Complexity (spindle & gearbox design), required tolerances, custom fixtures, and the number of review iterations. Contact us to order a design cost estimate.
- Do you perform kinematics and tribology calculations?
- Yes — our machine tool design consultants include kinematics machine tool design and tribology evaluations as needed for reliable performance.
