CNC Milling Services and CNC Turning
MILLING & TURNING UNDER ONE ROOF
Every precision part comes down to milling, turning, or a combination of the two. Lindsay Machine Works, Inc. pairs full CNC milling services with full CNC turning capability under the same roof, so your part moves through fewer hands, keeps a single quality record, and gets to your dock faster.
That single-shop workflow matters when the print has real requirements behind it. Tight tolerances stay protected because features do not lose their reference between vendors. Lead times stay predictable because parts do not sit on a shipping dock between operations. Quality records stay clean because one inspection area checks the whole part against one drawing.
Whether you need a one-off replacement shaft, a low-volume run of complex housings, or ongoing production of milled and turned components, the capacity, the equipment, and the discipline are already in place.
One Shop, Fewer Handoffs
Splitting a job between a mill house and a turn house adds shipping time, adds inspection variance, and adds a chance for the print to be interpreted differently by someone else.
Keeping CNC milling services and CNC turning on the same floor solves that. Setups are planned around the whole part, not just the operation in front of a single operator. Fixturing can be shared. Inspection runs on the same equipment against the same drawing. You get one point of contact, one quote, and one number to call when something needs attention.
CNC Milling Services at Lindsay Machine Works
Milled parts at Lindsay Machine Works, Inc. run across a broad mix of equipment, so the right machine handles the right part. That covers complex housings, brackets, manifolds, plates, and any part with pockets or angled features that need to be held to tight tolerances. Vertical machining centers handle work up to 32 by 120 inches, with 5-axis capability for the parts that would otherwise take three or four setups.
Milling capability includes:
- 5-axis vertical machining centers for complex geometry in fewer setups
- 4-axis vertical mills for multi-side work and fixture-heavy jobs
- Open vertical mills and vertical milling centers
- Manual Bridgeport-type mills for prototypes, rework, and one-off features
- A horizontal boring mill with a CNC retrofit for line boring, deep pockets, and large weldment machining
- Radial drilling for oversized hole work
Big or complex parts do not get squeezed into an envelope they do not fit. If your part is oversized or has 3D geometry, there is a machine sized for it.
Explore our additional milling-focused services:
- 3-Axis Machining Services for prismatic parts with predictable setups
- Multi-Axis CNC Machining for complex geometry that benefits from 4-axis or 5-axis work
- Custom CNC Machining for Industrial Parts for OEM production and contract work
CNC Turning Services at Lindsay Machine Works
Turned work at Lindsay Machine Works covers shafts, cylinders, bushings, sleeves, flanges, rolls, and hydraulic bodies. That runs from small precision parts on 5-axis turning centers up to 57-inch OD on the vertical turning lathe and 240-inch-long shafts on the manual engine lathes.
Turning capability includes:
- 5-axis CNC turning centers with live tooling and a sub-spindle for one-setup turned and milled parts, up to 26-inch OD by 80 inches long
- Standard CNC turning centers for high-volume and complex turned work
- Manual engine lathes up to 39-inch OD by 240 inches long
- Vertical turning lathe up to 57-inch OD for drums, large cylinders, and heavy rotating parts
- Gundrilling up to 1 inch OD by 40 inches deep for hydraulic bodies, manifolds, and long bores
- ID and OD cylindrical grinding for high-precision finishes on shafts, sleeves, and sealing surfaces
Learn more on the dedicated turning page:
- CNC Turning for Shafts and Cylinders for detailed capacity, tolerances, and material coverage
Industries We Serve
CNC milling services and CNC turning work at Lindsay Machine Works show up across most of the customer mix:
Materials We Machine
Milling and turning at Lindsay Machine Works run in the full range of common industrial materials. You can supply the metal or ask the team to source it with documentation.
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Carbon, alloy, and tool steels
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Stainless steel, including 304, 316, and 17-4 PH
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Aluminum, including 6061, 7075, and cast plate
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Bronze and brass
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Titanium
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Engineering plastics
Tolerances and Quality Control
Tight tolerances only mean something if they can be proved. Every job at Lindsay Machine Works moves through a climate-controlled inspection area, with a Starrett AV350 vision and probe system, calibrated micrometers, and digital height gauges measuring parts against the print.
For milled work, tolerances down to a few thousandths of an inch are held routinely on 5-axis centers, with grinding available for tighter flatness and surface finish. For turned work, ID and OD grinding lets the team hit tight cylindrical tolerances and specified Ra values on shafts, sleeves, and sealing surfaces.
First article inspection reports and material certifications are available on request. Once a part is approved, the program, fixtures, and inspection plan stay on file so repeat orders match the first part dimensionally.
What to Send for a Quote
The faster you can get a package to the team, the faster you can plan. A useful quote package usually includes:
- 2D drawings with critical dimensions, tolerances, and finish callouts
- 3D models in a common format such as STEP or IGES
- Material specifications, including any heat treat, plating, or coating requirements
- Quantities, including the first article and projected annual usage
- Any industry, customer, or regulatory requirements that apply
If your package is incomplete, send what you have. The team will fill in the gaps with you.
Why Buyers Choose Lindsay Machine Works for CNC Milling and Turning
You get the process behind the parts. Lindsay Machine Works has been producing precision components for OEMs, contract buyers, and end users for more than 30 years. The shop runs more than 80 machines in a 35,000 square foot facility, with a dedicated inspection area and manufacturing engineering support built into every quote.
That scale matters when the part is complex, when the quantity swings, or when the deadline is short. You get real capacity and one point of contact instead of a chain of vendors.
Service Area
Lindsay Machine Works is located at 4023 N. Cobbler Road in Independence, Missouri, just outside Kansas City. CNC milling and turning work ships across the country. Local OEMs, dealers, and repair facilities can also pick up finished parts directly. Shop tours are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for CNC Milling & Turning
Call Lindsay Machine Works at (816) 257-1166 or Request a Quote to Start your Project
If you have a drawing, a 3D model, or a worn sample, send what you have. You will get a quote, a lead time, and clear answers fast.
