Capabilities · Gebrema
CNC Turning.
Traub and Tornos CNC lathes for complex geometries, tighter tolerances and lower volumes: the complete offer for customers who want their full range of precision turned components from one supplier.
We run CNC turning so you never have to take the exceptions elsewhere. Some high-volume customers have a handful of part numbers that fall outside the diameter range or geometric complexity of rotary transfer. Without CNC, they would have to split their supply base, managing a second supplier relationship, a second quality approval, a second logistics stream.
With CNC, you source your entire turned component range from us. One supplier. One quality system. One relationship. This is a service extension, not a standalone proposition, and it is how your full production dependency lands on one reliable European partner.
The right process for the right part.
The decision between CNC turning and rotary transfer is not a question of quality discipline: both run under the same Gebrema quality system. It is a volume and geometry question. Rotary transfer delivers lower cost per piece at very high volumes; CNC delivers the tighter tolerances and complex geometries that fall outside them.
Where CNC is the route.
- Machine fleet: Traub and Tornos multi-axis lathes, German and Swiss built, operated and maintained by our own technicians.
- Volume from 10,000 pieces per part number, within an annual programme of at least 50,000 pieces: suited to lower-volume part numbers, new product introductions and ramp-up phases within a serial-production programme.
- Geometric complexity: profiles, undercuts and internal features that multi-station rotary transfer cannot produce in a single pass.
- A clear ramp-up path: parts can transition from CNC to rotary transfer once volume justifies it, with the same quality standard, higher throughput and lower cost per piece.
CNC turning questions
What buyers ask about CNC turning.
When does Gebrema use CNC turning instead of rotary transfer?
CNC turning covers lower volumes, new product introductions and ramp-up, from 10,000 pieces per part number within an annual programme of at least 50,000 pieces. Once a part reaches repeat high volume of 500,000 or more pieces a year, rotary transfer produces it at a lower unit cost.
What CNC turning machines does Gebrema run?
Traub and Tornos multi-axis turning centres, for complex turned and milled parts up to ⌀26 mm and 200 mm in length.
What is the minimum order for CNC turning?
CNC turning runs from 10,000 pieces per part number, within an annual programme of at least 50,000 pieces. Below 50,000 pieces a year Gebrema does not quote. For higher, repeat volumes Gebrema moves the part to dedicated rotary transfer capacity.
Can a part move from CNC turning to rotary transfer later?
Yes. Parts can start on CNC turning for launch and ramp-up, then transfer to rotary transfer once annual volume justifies a dedicated machine. Gebrema plans that path as demand grows.