CNC lathe machining of left and right guide blocks is an essential process in producing high-quality mechanical components. These guide blocks, made from robust materials such as 304 stainless steel and water glass casting alloy steel, play a crucial role in guiding and supporting machinery. This article will delve into the material, drawing format, production process, surface roughness, treatment, inspection instruments, and application of CNC lathe-machined left and right guide blocks.
CNC lathe-machined left and right guide blocks are commonly manufactured from two main materials: 304 stainless steel and water glass casting alloy steel.
The use of 304 stainless steel makes these guide blocks resistant to corrosion, ensuring longevity and durability. This material provides excellent strength and retains its structural integrity even under harsh environmental conditions.
Water glass casting alloy steel is renowned for its high wear resistance and exceptional mechanical properties. Its excellent heat resistance and toughness make it an ideal material for manufacturing guide blocks that can withstand heavy loads and intense operating conditions.
The production of CNC lathe-machined left and right guide blocks requires accurate and detailed engineering drawings. These drawings serve as a blueprint for manufacturing the guide blocks, ensuring precise dimensions and specifications.
Drawings for CNC lathe-machined guide blocks typically include detailed views, section views, and various dimensions. They provide necessary information about the shape, size, and surface finish requirements of the guide blocks.
The production process for CNC lathe-machined left and right guide blocks consists of several essential steps:
Surface roughness is a crucial factor affecting the performance of CNC lathe-machined guide blocks. It determines how smoothly the blocks interact with other components and how effectively lubrication can be applied.
The required surface roughness for guide blocks is typically specified in the engineering drawing. Common ways to achieve the desired surface roughness include grinding, polishing, and coating. These techniques provide a smooth and frictionless surface, optimizing the guide block's performance and longevity.
To ensure the quality and precision of CNC lathe-machined left and right guide blocks, various inspection instruments are employed. Some commonly used instruments in the inspection process include:
Proper use of these inspection instruments guarantees that the guide blocks meet the required standards.
CNC lathe-machined left and right guide blocks find wide applications in various industries, including but not limited to:
TORICH is an enterprise that has been producing precision steel pipes and steel pipe processing for over 20 years, with a factory area of approximately 20000 square meters
The main products produced are carbon steel and alloy steel grade seamless steel pipes, welded precision steel pipes, DOM steel pipes, seamless and welded stainless steel pipes.And our separate workshop also produce machined cast iron parts and cast steel parts, as well ad customized precision parts and difficult precision parts. Our strength is with in our ability to produce metal parts of higher quality control in an integrated process, from mapping and mould design, to casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly and testing.
TORICH team is familiar with the quality requirements and process standards of precision parts and steel tubes of leading industrial companies at home and abroad, constantly optimizes the production and management level, and constantly looks for like-minded excellent suppliers, which enable us to reduce the production cost and have a comparative advantage over many of our competitors.
In the field of processing, TORICH has 18 sets 4-axis/3-axis CNC machines and over 30 sets of CNC lathers. The machining center is capable of machining 1100x600x800mm parts and the CNC lathes are capable of processing 550x1500mm parts. We specialize in machining stainless steel, alloy steel and other hard metals, as well as carbon steel, aluminium, and copper, with a dimensional accuracy of 0.01mm.
As of 2023, TORICH has perfectly cooperated with more than 50 countries, including Russia, India, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Egypt. Quality and reputation are always our first concerns, with the aim of well serving every customer who trusts in us. TORICH looks forward to partnering with customers all over the world.




1. Are you manufacturer or trader ?
TORICH is manufacturer based trading company.
2. How can we get samples ?
Ready to ship samples can be delivered within 3 working days, developing samples need to be confirmed with our engineer and sales team.
3.How can I get a quote?
Detailed drawings (PDF/STEP/IGS/DWG...) with material, quantity and surface treatment information.
4. Can I get a quote without drawings?
Sure, we appreciate to receive your samples, pictures or drafts with detailed dimensions for accurate quotation.
5. What is the lead time?
15-60 day depending on different order quantity and products.
6. Can you provide samples before mass production?
Sure, sample fee is needed, will be returned when mass production if possible.
7. What is your payment terms?
30% deposit, the balance 70% before shipping.
8. What is your packing method?
Safty and strong packing suitable for sea shipping and air shipping.
9. What will you do if we receive poor quality parts?
Please kindly send us the pictures, our engineers will find the solutions and remake them for you asap.