Custom Precision Turned Aluminum Pipe Fittings & Machined Parts
At CNCLATHING.COM, our custom turning machining services provide high-precision metal machined parts such as aluminum pipe fittings, flanges, joints, connectors, vehicle or machinery parts, and more. Our factory will produce and deliver durable and reliable aluminum turned components that align with your exact drawings or specifications. These pipe fittings that are made from top-grade aluminum alloys combine lightweight properties with excellent strength and superior corrosion resistance. Our CNC turning processes utilize state-of-the-art 3-axis and 5-axis machines to ensure tight tolerances, smooth finishes, and consistent quality.
Various aluminum alloys are ideal for CNC machining because of their excellent machinability. CNC turning services at Junying allow us to produce precision-turned aluminum parts with complex geometries and fine details, suitable for automotive, aerospace, electronics, industrial engineering, and marine applications. Surface finishes such as anodizing, sandblasting, polishing, chromate conversion coating, powder coating, and more options are available here to achieve the best performance for your aluminum machined parts.
What Are Pipe Fittings?
Pipe fittings are components used to connect, control, or change the direction of pipes in plumbing and piping systems. They enable the assembly of a piping network by joining straight pipes, adapting to different sizes or shapes, and providing access points for maintenance or flow regulation. These fittings are used to ensure a secure, leak-free, and efficient fluid or gas conveyance system across various industries, including water supply, oil and gas, chemical processing, and HVAC. CNCLATHING.COM is a reliable manufacturer of high-quality pipe fittings and precision metal/plastic machined parts, made from aluminum alloys to copper to engineering plastics. With a wide range of machining and production techniques, including CNC turning, milling, 5-axis machining, Swiss machining, forging, casting, 3D printing, extrusion, and finishing services, we can deliver components that meet tight tolerances and complex specifications for your pipe fittings, fasteners, and various custom parts.
Types of Different Pipe Fittings
- Elbows: Elbows are fittings designed to change the direction of a pipe run, typically by 45 or 90 degrees. They are widely used to navigate piping around obstacles or to fit piping layouts into confined spaces. Elbows come in various materials and radius types, with long-radius elbows offering smoother flow and reduced pressure loss compared to short-radius ones.
- Tees: Tees are T-shaped fittings that allow a single pipe to split into two branches or combine two flows into one. They are commonly used for distributing or collecting fluid from different pipeline sections and can be equal or reducing tees depending on whether the branch pipe size matches the main pipe.
- Reducers: Reducers are fittings that connect pipes of different diameters, enabling a smooth transition between sizes to maintain flow efficiency. There are two main types: concentric reducers, which align the pipe centers, and eccentric reducers, which offset one pipe to avoid air pockets or maintain a consistent bottom or top pipe level.
- Couplings: Couplings are short fittings that join two pipes in a straight line, allowing for the extension or repair of pipeline sections. They can be threaded, welded, or push-fit, depending on the pipe type and application, and often provide a quick, reliable connection.
- Caps and Plugs: Caps are fittings that close the end of a pipe externally, while plugs fit inside the pipe end to seal it off. Both are used to terminate pipelines temporarily or permanently, preventing the flow of fluids and protecting the system from contamination or debris.
- Unions: Unions are similar to couplings but are designed to be easily disconnected and reconnected, facilitating maintenance or replacement of pipe sections without cutting. They typically consist of three parts: two end pieces and a central nut that tightens the connection.
- Flanges: Flanges are flat, round fittings used to join pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment by bolting them together with a gasket in between to ensure a tight seal. They allow easy access to the piping system for inspection, cleaning, or modification.
- Crosses: Cross fittings have one inlet and three outlets arranged at 90 degrees to each other, creating four pipe openings in total. They are used in complex piping systems where multiple branches are required from a single pipeline.
- Bushings: Bushings are fittings used to reduce the size of a pipe opening by threading inside a larger fitting, allowing the connection of pipes with different diameters. They help in adapting the piping system while maintaining a secure and leak-proof joint.
Advantages of Our CNC Turned Aluminum Pipe Fittings
- Lightweight and strong, easy to handle and install
- Great corrosion resistance, lasts long even in hard environments
- Conducts heat efficiently, which is helpful in many piping systems.
- They do not rust, keep pipes clean and safe for drinking water.
- They require less maintenance compared to steel or iron fittings.
- Aluminum fittings are recyclable and environmentally friendly.
- The smooth surface inside helps fluids flow more easily.
- Cost-effective over time due to its durability and low upkeep.
Why Choose CNCLATHING.COM for Aluminum CNC Turning Machining Services?
- CNCLATHING employs advanced 3-axis and 5-axis CNC turning centers for precision and repeatability.
- Our expert technical team has deep experience with aluminum alloys and complex turning tasks.
- We guarantee the highest quality with tight tolerances to meet or exceed your project specifications.
- We offer a wide range of surface finishing or secondary processing options to customize your parts.
- Our flexible manufacturing supports no minimum order quantities, enabling both prototypes and high-volume production.
- We provide fast, free online quotes with competitive prices and prompt replies.
- Our in-house design and engineering support can help optimize your parts for cost and performance.
Common Aluminum Alloy Options at CNCLATHING.COM
Alloy | Properties | Uses | Manufacturing Tips |
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Aluminum 2024 | High strength-to-weight ratio, excellent fatigue resistance | Aerospace components (aircraft fittings, bolts) | Highly machinable, heat-treatable, limited weldability, benefits from surface treatments |
Aluminum 5052 | Exceptional corrosion resistance (especially saltwater/marine) | Fuel tanks, marine applications, sheet metal parts | Not heat-treatable, easy to weld, and form |
Aluminum 6061 | Good strength, corrosion resistance | Structural parts, electronic housings, and automotive components | Easily machinable, heat-treatable, and good weldability |
Aluminum 6063 | Great corrosion resistance, slightly softer than 6061 | Intricate extrusions, piping, and architectural trim | Heat-treatable, non-magnetic, easy to form |
Aluminum 7050 | Very high strength, good stress corrosion resistance | Aerospace bulkheads, fuselage frames | Heat-treatable, non-magnetic, reduced corrosion resistance due to Zn and Cu |
Aluminum 7075 | One of the strongest alloys, with superior fatigue resistance, corrosion-resistant with finishing | Gears, shafts, aircraft fittings | Heat-treatable, non-magnetic, requires surface finishing for corrosion resistance |
Specifications of Custom Precision Aluminum Turned Components
Material | Aluminum |
Tolerance | +/-0.05mm |
Surface Treatment | Anodizing or others |
Main Process | CNC Turning |
Quality Control | Strict quality control in the whole process, from material to packing, Coordinate-measuring machine |
Usage | Pipe fittings, auto parts, etc. |
Customized Drawings | Auto CAD, JPEG, PDF, STP, IGS, and most other file formats are accepted |