Of all of the manufacturing processes metal turning is certainly the most complex. Raw materials range from free cutting brass to tool steels and from cold drawn bars to forging. Cutting tools consist of hi-speed steel form tools to carbide or ceramic inserts as well as grinding wheels. Metal cutting machinery range from CNC lathes to transfer machines or screw machines. Complexity in any endeavor always results in specialization. The complexity of the human body has forced the medical practices to become specialists in only one or several aspects of the human body. So to the metal cutting industry has spawned a wide array of companies that specialize in only one or two processes and hence enjoy a competitive advantage over others in the field when they quote on work that fit their niche or speciality. The best quality as well as the best pricing is usually achieved when work is done by people who specialize in the best process used to produce that part. Trust Carlyle Partners LLC to find the best match for your turned parts needs.