Services
Conventional Milling & Turning Services
Skilled Machinists. Flexible Jobs. Timeless Precision.
At ALTRA PRECISION SDN BHD, we maintain a dedicated team and workshop for conventional milling and turning services, delivering practical, fast, and cost-effective solutions for parts that don’t require CNC precision or high-volume automation. Backed by experienced machinists and manual machines, we serve industries that need simple, custom, or urgent fabrication work.
What is Conventional Machining?
Conventional machining refers to manual operations using traditional milling and lathe machines. Unlike CNC, these machines rely on handwheel control, operator skill, and manual setup — offering unmatched flexibility for one-off or low-volume parts, repairs, and non-standard geometries.
Our Capabilities
⬛ Manual Lathe Turning
⬛ Vertical Milling (Manual)
⬛ Drilling, Slotting & Thread Cutting
⬛ Face & Center Turning
⬛ Chamfering, Counterboring, Reaming
Common Materials:
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Mild Steel
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Stainless Steel
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Aluminium
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Brass, Bronze & Copper
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Nylon, Bakelite & POM
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Cast Iron & Tool Steel
Typical Applications
Our conventional machining department supports a wide range of industries for:
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Machine Maintenance & Spare Part Fabrication
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Shaft Turning & Bushes
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Bolt Hole Circles & Bolt Patterns
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Custom Fixtures & Mounting Plates
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Pulley Reworks & Bearing Housing Repairs
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Prototype or Reverse Engineering Components
Many urgent maintenance jobs (MRO) depend on our manual turning and milling for quick fixes or critical part replacements.
Workflow of Conventional Machining
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Drawing or Sample Review
We work with detailed drawings or physical samples to reverse-engineer the part. -
Material Preparation
Stock material is cut to rough size, prepared, and marked. -
Manual Setup
Skilled machinists set the workpiece on the chuck or vise with alignment and centering. -
Precision Machining
Operations like facing, turning, grooving, or slotting are performed with keen observation and real-time adjustment. -
Manual Measurement & Fitting
Dimensional checks are done using micrometers, verniers, and plug gauges. -
Finishing or Assembly (Optional)
Parts can proceed to welding, surface treatment, or be assembled as required.
Why Use Conventional Machining?
⬛ Faster Setup for Simple Jobs – No programming or tool path simulation needed
⬛ High Operator Control – Ideal for delicate or soft materials
⬛ Cost-Effective for Low Volume – No need for CNC fixture or setup
⬛ Essential for Repairs – Modify existing parts, shafts, or assemblies on the spot
⬛ Best for Custom One-Offs – No minimum order quantity needed
Tools & Machines
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Lathe Machines (Up to Ø400mm × 1000mm length)
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Milling Machines (X-axis travel up to 1000mm)
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Drill Press, Tapping Machines, Tool Grinders
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Vernier, Micrometer, Dial Gauges, Bore Gauges
Need an Urgent Machined Part or Repair?
Whether you’re a maintenance engineer, machine builder, or just need one part done right— our manual machining team is ready to support you with fast turnaround and precision workmanship.