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ws-hero-grid\"><figure class=\"ws-media ws-hero-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/custom-shaft-machining.webp\" alt=\"Custom CNC shaft machining\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/figure><div class=\"ws-hero-copy\"><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Custom Shaft PART<\/p><h1>Custom Shaft Machining<\/h1><p class=\"ws-lead\">Send your drawing and operating requirements. We machine custom metal and plastic shafts with the dimensions, fits, features, treatment, and finish required by your assembly.<\/p><a class=\"ws-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/contact-us\/\">Send a Drawing for Quote&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-types\"><div class=\"ws-inner\"><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Shaft Types<\/p><h2>Custom Shaft Types We Machine<\/h2><p class=\"ws-lead\">Select the shaft structure from its motion, load, assembly space, and mating components.<\/p><div class=\"ws-type-grid\"><article class=\"ws-card ws-type\"><figure class=\"ws-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/straight-shaft.webp\" alt=\"Custom straight shaft\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>Straight Shaft<\/h3><p>Simple support or drive shaft with controlled diameters and end details.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"ws-card ws-type\"><figure class=\"ws-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/motor-shaft.webp\" alt=\"Custom motor shaft\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>Motor Shaft<\/h3><p>Journals, keyways, threads, and rotor interfaces built around the assembly.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"ws-card ws-type\"><figure class=\"ws-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/involute-spline-shaft.webp\" alt=\"Custom spline shaft\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>Spline Shaft<\/h3><p>Multiple teeth transfer torque while controlling fit, alignment, and axial movement.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"ws-card ws-type\"><figure class=\"ws-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/titanium-stepped-shaft.webp\" alt=\"Custom stepped shaft\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>Stepped Shaft<\/h3><p>Multiple diameters create bearing seats, shoulders, and precise component locations.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-features\"><div class=\"ws-inner\"><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Functional Features<\/p><h2>Custom Features Machined to Your Assembly<\/h2><p class=\"ws-lead\">We control the surfaces that locate components, transfer torque, retain parts, and support rotation.<\/p><div class=\"ws-feature-layout\"><figure class=\"ws-feature-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/shaft-features.webp\" alt=\"Bearing journal, shoulder, keyway, threaded end, spline and hole shaft features\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><div class=\"ws-feature-panel\"><div class=\"ws-feature\"><strong>Bearing Journals<\/strong><span>Controlled fits for stable rotation and bearing support.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-feature\"><strong>Shoulders<\/strong><span>Positive axial location for mounted components.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-feature\"><strong>Keyways and Splines<\/strong><span>Reliable torque transfer to hubs, gears, and couplings.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-feature\"><strong>Threads and Holes<\/strong><span>Fastening, lubrication, sensors, pins, or secondary connections.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-materials\"><div class=\"ws-inner\"><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Material Selection<\/p><h2>Metal and Plastic Options for Custom Shafts<\/h2><p class=\"ws-lead\">Choose the material by load, wear, corrosion, temperature, weight, dimensional stability, and required finishing.<\/p><div class=\"ws-material-layout\"><figure class=\"ws-material-visual\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/different-shaft-material.webp\" alt=\"Metal and plastic materials for custom shafts\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><div class=\"ws-material-content\"><div class=\"ws-group-switch\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Shaft material families\"><button type=\"button\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-ws-group=\"metal\">Metals<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-ws-group=\"plastic\">Engineering Plastics<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ws-tab-row\"><button class=\"ws-arrow\" type=\"button\" data-ws-material-prev aria-label=\"Previous material\">\u2190<\/button><div class=\"ws-tab-window\"><div class=\"ws-tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm0\">Carbon Steel<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm1\">Alloy Steel<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm2\">Stainless Steel<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm3\">Bearing Steel<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm4\">Aluminum<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm5\">Titanium<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm6\">Brass<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm7\">Bronze<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm8\">Tool Steel<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm9\">Nickel Alloy<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"metal\" data-material=\"sm10\">Ductile Iron<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm11\">POM<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm12\">Nylon<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm13\">PEEK<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm14\">PTFE<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm15\">UHMW-PE<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm16\">PPS<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm17\">PC<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm18\">ABS<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm19\">PU \/ TPU<\/button><button class=\"ws-material-tab\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-group=\"plastic\" data-material=\"sm20\">Modified Plastics<\/button><\/div><\/div><button class=\"ws-arrow\" type=\"button\" data-ws-material-next aria-label=\"Next material\">\u2192<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ws-material-panels\"><article class=\"ws-material-panel is-active\" id=\"sm0\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Carbon Steel<\/h3><p>Strong and economical for general shafts, pins and transmission parts.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>1018, 1045, 1060<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>General machinery, rollers and moderate-load drives.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Black oxide, zinc plating, hardening or grinding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-steel-machining\/\">Explore Carbon Steel Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm1\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Alloy Steel<\/h3><p>Heat-treatable strength and fatigue resistance for highly loaded shafts.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>4140, 4340, 42CrMo<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Drive systems, gear shafts, axles and heavy machinery.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Quench and temper, nitriding, induction hardening or grinding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-steel-machining\/\">Explore Alloy Steel Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm2\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Stainless Steel<\/h3><p>Corrosion resistance and cleanliness for wet or controlled service.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>303, 304, 316, 17-4 PH<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Food, medical, marine and chemical equipment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Passivation, electropolishing, polishing or grinding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-machining-stainless-steel\/\">Explore Stainless Steel Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm3\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Bearing Steel<\/h3><p>High hardness and rolling-contact fatigue resistance after heat treatment.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>52100 \/ GCr15, 440C<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Bearing races, precision journals and wear-critical shafts.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Hardening, tempering, stabilization and precision grinding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-steel-machining\/\">Explore Bearing Steel Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm4\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Aluminum<\/h3><p>Low mass and good machinability for fast-moving or weight-sensitive systems.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>6061-T6, 6082-T6, 7075-T6<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Automation, instruments, robotics and light-duty drives.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Anodizing, hard anodizing, chemical film or polishing.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-machining-aluminum\/\">Explore Aluminum Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm5\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Titanium<\/h3><p>High specific strength and corrosion resistance for demanding assemblies.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Grade 2, Grade 5 \/ Ti-6Al-4V<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Aerospace, marine, medical and chemical equipment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Passivation, anodizing, polishing, PVD or nitriding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/titanium-cnc-machining\/\">Explore Titanium Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm6\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Brass<\/h3><p>Good machinability, corrosion resistance and low-friction behavior.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>C36000, C46400, H59, H62<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Valves, instruments, electrical and fluid-control shafts.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Polishing, plating, passivation or bead blasting.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/brass-cnc-machining\/\">Explore Brass Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm7\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Bronze<\/h3><p>Wear resistance and anti-galling behavior for sliding or rotating contact.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>C93200, C95400, C86300, ZCuSn10P1<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Bushings, marine equipment, pumps and heavy-duty mechanisms.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Machined finish, polishing, grinding, plating or patination.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-machining-bronze\/\">Explore Bronze Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm8\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Tool Steel<\/h3><p>Wear resistance and hardness for tooling shafts and demanding interfaces.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>D2, H13, O1<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Tooling, dies, fixtures and wear-loaded machine elements.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Hardening, tempering, nitriding, polishing or grinding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-steel-machining\/\">Explore Tool Steel Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm9\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Nickel Alloy<\/h3><p>Corrosion and elevated-temperature strength for severe service.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Inconel 625, Inconel 718<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Chemical, energy, aerospace and high-temperature systems.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Passivation, polishing, grinding or shot peening.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm10\" data-group=\"metal\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Ductile Iron<\/h3><p>Good damping and castability for moderate-load shaft blanks.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>ASTM A536 65-45-12, QT450-10, QT600-3<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Industrial machinery and vibration-sensitive equipment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Machining, phosphate coating, painting or local hardening.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm11\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>POM<\/h3><p>Low friction and stable dimensions for precision plastic shafts.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>POM-C, POM-H \/ Delrin, antistatic POM<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Automation, rollers, guides and low-noise mechanisms.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Fine machining, deburring or mechanical polishing.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/pom-cnc-machining\/\">Explore POM Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm12\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Nylon<\/h3><p>Tough, wear-resistant material for impact and sliding duty.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>PA6, PA66, PA12, MC Nylon, PA66-GF30<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Conveyors, pulleys, rollers and vibration-absorbing parts.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Deburring, polishing, dyeing or specified conditioning.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/nylon-cnc-machining\/\">Explore Nylon Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm13\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>PEEK<\/h3><p>High-temperature strength and chemical resistance for precision service.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Virgin, GF30, CF30, bearing grade<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Aerospace, medical, semiconductor and chemical equipment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Fine machining, polishing or plasma treatment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/peek-cnc-machining\/\">Explore PEEK Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm14\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>PTFE<\/h3><p>Very low friction and broad chemical resistance for low-load sliding shafts.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Virgin, glass-filled, bronze-filled, carbon-filled<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Chemical, sealing and electrically insulating systems.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Fine machining, deburring or chemical etching for bonding.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/ptfe-machining\/\">Explore PTFE Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm15\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>UHMW-PE<\/h3><p>Impact and abrasion resistance for guides, rollers and light-duty shafts.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Virgin, antistatic, conductive, recycled grades<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Material handling, food equipment and wet environments.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Machining, deburring, corona or plasma activation.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/pe-machining\/\">Explore UHMW-PE Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm16\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>PPS<\/h3><p>Low moisture absorption and heat resistance for stable mechanisms.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Unfilled, GF40, conductive PPS<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Electrical, chemical and elevated-temperature equipment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Fine machining, deburring or plasma activation.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm17\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>PC<\/h3><p>High impact strength with clear and opaque grade options.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>General-purpose, machine-grade, glass-filled PC<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Guards, instruments and lightly loaded mechanisms.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Polishing, coating or printing after preparation.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm18\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>ABS<\/h3><p>Cost-effective machinability for prototypes and non-critical shafts.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>General, flame-retardant, antistatic ABS<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Fixtures, positioning parts and light-duty mechanisms.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Sanding, polishing, painting or prepared plating.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><a class=\"ws-material-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/abs-cnc-machining\/\">Explore ABS Machining&nbsp; \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm19\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>PU \/ TPU<\/h3><p>Elasticity and wear resistance for compliant rollers and damping.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>Cast PU, TPU, polyester PU, polyether PU<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Drive rollers, cushioning and impact-absorbing systems.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Precision grinding, trimming or surface texturing.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ws-material-panel\" id=\"sm20\" data-group=\"plastic\"><div class=\"ws-material-copy\"><h3>Modified Plastics<\/h3><p>Filled compounds tailor stiffness, friction, conductivity or wear.<\/p><dl class=\"ws-facts\"><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Common Grades<\/dt><dd>GF, CF, PTFE-filled, conductive, antistatic<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Service Environment<\/dt><dd>Application-specific mechanical and electrical systems.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Treatment & Finish<\/dt><dd>Machining trials, deburring, polishing or plasma treatment.<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"ws-fact\"><dt>Selection Basis<\/dt><dd>Load, speed, wear, temperature, corrosion and dimensional stability.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"ws-disclaimer\">Final grade, condition, hardness and treatment are confirmed against the drawing and operating requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-process\"><div class=\"ws-inner\"><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Machining Process<\/p><h2>How We Machine Custom Shafts<\/h2><p class=\"ws-lead\">CNC turning establishes the main axis and diameters. Secondary machining, treatment, grinding, and inspection complete the specified features and performance.<\/p><div class=\"ws-process-grid\"><div class=\"ws-process-steps\"><div class=\"ws-process-step\"><span class=\"ws-process-number\">1<\/span><strong>Drawing Review<\/strong><span>Confirm datums, fits, critical surfaces, material, and inspection needs.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-process-step\"><span class=\"ws-process-number\">2<\/span><strong>Material Setup<\/strong><span>Match bar, tube, forging, or prepared blank to the part and quantity.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-process-step\"><span class=\"ws-process-number\">3<\/span><strong>CNC Turning<\/strong><span>Establish the axis, journals, diameters, shoulders, faces, and profiles.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-process-step\"><span class=\"ws-process-number\">4<\/span><strong>Feature Machining<\/strong><span>Machine keyways, splines, flats, threads, holes, grooves, and end details.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-process-step\"><span class=\"ws-process-number\">5<\/span><strong>Treatment and Finish<\/strong><span>Apply heat treatment, coating, or grinding only where the specification requires it.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-process-step\"><span class=\"ws-process-number\">6<\/span><strong>Inspection and Packing<\/strong><span>Verify functional dimensions and protect finished surfaces for shipment.<\/span><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"ws-process-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cnc-turnin-shaft-part.webp\" alt=\"CNC turning of a custom shaft part\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-projects\"><div class=\"ws-inner\"><div class=\"ws-section-head\"><div><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Machined Shaft Projects<\/p><h2>Custom CNC-Machined Shaft Parts<\/h2><p class=\"ws-lead\">Prototype and repeat-production shafts in different materials, structures and finishes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ws-controls\"><button class=\"ws-arrow\" type=\"button\" data-ws-project-prev aria-label=\"Previous shaft projects\">\u2190<\/button><button class=\"ws-arrow\" type=\"button\" data-ws-project-next aria-label=\"Next shaft projects\">\u2192<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ws-project-viewport\"><div class=\"ws-project-track\"><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1045-Steel-Knurled-Roller-Shaft.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SSGuide-Shaft.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7050-aluminum-shaft-with-anodizing.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20251013135233.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cnc-steel-parts-12.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/overmolding-process-steel-bar.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 6\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><figure class=\"ws-card ws-project-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6082-aluminum-bar-with-cnc-turning.webp\" alt=\"Custom machined shaft project 7\" loading=\"lazy\" data-ws-lightbox><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-quality\"><div class=\"ws-inner\"><div class=\"ws-quality-panel\"><div><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Production Control<\/p><h2>Custom Shaft Quality and Delivery Control<\/h2><p class=\"ws-lead\">Before production, we lock the material, datum strategy, machining route, critical checks, finish, and packing requirements.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ws-quality-grid\"><div class=\"ws-quality-item\"><strong>Drawing First<\/strong><span>Identify the dimensions and surfaces that control assembly.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-quality-item\"><strong>Process Matched<\/strong><span>Use turning, milling, grinding, and finishing only where required.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-quality-item\"><strong>Critical Checks<\/strong><span>Measure functional features during production and final inspection.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ws-quality-item\"><strong>Protected Shipment<\/strong><span>Clean, identify, and protect finished shafts before dispatch.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ws-section\" id=\"shaft-faq\"><div class=\"ws-inner ws-final-grid\"><div class=\"ws-faq-panel\"><p class=\"ws-kicker\">Custom Shaft FAQ<\/p><h2>Custom Shaft Machining Questions<\/h2><div class=\"ws-faq-list\"><details open><summary>What should I send for a quotation?<\/summary><div class=\"ws-answer\">Send a 2D drawing or 3D model, material, quantity, tolerances, finish, and required inspection points.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>When does a shaft need grinding?<\/summary><div class=\"ws-answer\">Grinding is used when journal fit, roundness, runout, or surface finish exceeds normal turning capability.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>When should I specify a spline 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