Manual Turning

At CA Honemaster, we offer expert manual turning services with a unique capability to handle both very small and exceptionally large components, even in the most difficult-to-machine materials. With over 40 years of experience in precision engineering, we have built a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship, reliability, and technical expertise, serving industries that demand excellence.

Unlike CNC turning, manual turning provides a hands-on approach, ensuring flexibility for custom, low-volume, and specialist machining projects. Whether it’s a small precision component or a large industrial shaft, our skilled engineers work with precision to meet your exact requirements.

manual turning

Our Manual Turning Capabilities

At C.A Honemaster, we take pride in offering some of the most versatile manual turning services in the UK. Our capabilities include:

Component Sizes:

  • Very Small – High-precision turning for intricate components
  • Very Large – Up to 1,000mm diameter x 7,000mm length

Materials We Work With:

  • Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, titanium, and other exotic alloys
  • Difficult-to-machine materials including hardened metals and specialist engineering plastics

Machining Operations:

  • Turning, boring, facing, threading, grooving, drilling, and profiling
  • Custom machining for prototypes, repair work, and specialist components

Tight Tolerances & Surface Finishing:

  • Ultra-precise machining to ensure exact dimensions and smooth finishes
  • Minimal post-processing required, reducing production time and costs

Our Capacity

Max
275″
7000mm

Max
25″
1090mm

Please note: extreme dimentions are subject to application, machining on tough and special materials should be consulted before offered.

Quality & Approvals

We take the compliance and that which is defined by ISO 9001 very seriously. 

We use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.