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Custom Machining of Hexagonal Guide Shafts: On CNC

Comprehensive CNC turning and milling of precision guide shafts from hexagonal bar stock. Machining stepped journal diameters, retention ring grooving, axial/cross hole drilling, and internal thread tapping.

Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Solutions:

Manufacturing hexagonal guide shafts and custom machinery parts requires exceptional positional accuracy and strict concentricity between turned cylindrical journals and original hex stock flats. Machining is carried out on advanced CNC turning-milling centers with live tooling in a single setup or minimal operations.

  • HEX BAR STOCK MACHINING & STEPPED TURNING Precision material removal from calibrated hex stock to form stepped cylindrical necks and mounting seats for bearings or bushings with guaranteed tight tolerance adherence.
  • RETENTION RING & SEAL GROOVING Machining precise retaining ring, snap-ring, and relief grooves of specified width and depth. Specialized grooving tools ensure clean surface finish without burrs.
  • AXIAL & CROSS HOLE DRILLING Drilling through and blind axial channels as well as radial cross-holes for dowel pins or keys using live tooling while maintaining base datum alignment.
  • INTERNAL & EXTERNAL THREAD TAPPING Tapping metric threads in axial bores and external steps using carbide threading tools, guaranteeing high thread strength and smooth assembly.
CNC machining of custom hexagonal guide shafts and precision hardware CNC turning and milling of grooved hex shafts with cross holes

Production Technical Parameters:

Material Carbon Steel (C20 / C45 / 4140) or Stainless Steel (AISI 304 / 316)
Stock Type Calibrated Hexagonal Bar Stock (Hex Bar)
Machining Method CNC Turning & Milling with Live Tooling
Key Features Stepped journals, retaining ring grooves, axial & cross holes, internal thread
Machining Accuracy IT7 – IT9 tolerance grades (concentricity per drawing)
Application Guide shafts, linear drive shafts, custom industrial fasteners, mechanism components

Need Custom Hexagonal Shafts or CNC Turning Services Based on Your Drawings?

We manufacture guide shafts, hex shafts, custom fasteners, and complex turned-milled parts. Send us your drawings or 3D models for a quick quote and production lead time estimate!

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