Many owners of hardware and electronic component factories have reported that when processing small-batch (500-5,000 pieces) shaft sleeves and valve cores, they face a dilemma: either manual lathes are inefficient with frequent dimensional deviations, or CNC lathes incur high setup costs, making them uneconomical for small batches. In fact, cam automatic lathes are the “cost-effectiveness champions” for processing such rotating parts — just last week, we completed the processing of 3,000 copper shafts for an American customer, and the entire process from machine startup to delivery took only 2 days. All randomly inspected parts had a dimensional error within ±0.01mm.
Why Choose Cam Automatic Lathes?
1.For “small-batch processing”: Lower cost than CNC lathes, higher efficiency than manual lathes
◦No complex programming is required. The cam structure fixes the processing procedures, and tool change setup takes only 1-2 hours (CNC lathe setup usually takes more than half a day).
◦A single machine can realize fully automated operations including “material feeding, cutting, chamfering, drilling, and tapping”. One worker can operate 3-4 machines, directly reducing labor costs by 30%-50%.
2.For “precision requirements”: Stability is paramount, with a scrap rate as low as 0.5% or below
◦Cams are driven by mechanical structures, ensuring strong action repeatability. The dimensional error of processed parts can be stably controlled within ±0.005-±0.02mm, making them especially suitable for processing the outer circles, steps, and notches of shaft and disk parts.
◦Our equipment is equipped with an automatic feeder and tool breakage detection. It will stop immediately if any abnormality occurs, preventing batch scrapping.
If your factory also has requirements for “small-batch rotating part processing” — whether you want to reduce costs, improve efficiency, or ensure precision — please leave a message directly with the “part type + batch quantity + precision requirement”. We will provide you with a free cam automatic lathe processing solution and sample production service.