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Turnkey Capabilities:
At Turret Lathe Specialists, turnkey means more than just machining. We manage every step of the process — from raw material to finished, ready-to-install components — leveraging both our in-house capabilities and our network of over 150 approved vendors. This complete approach gives our customers shorter lead times, streamlined communication, and guaranteed quality from a single trusted partner.
Why Choose Turnkey with TLS?
✓One Point of Contact – We manage every step so you don’t have to.
✓150+ Trusted Vendors – Pre-qualified suppliers ensure reliability and compliance.
✓Shorter Lead Times – Eliminate delays from juggling multiple vendors.
✓Guaranteed Quality – Every process is inspected and certified to spec.
Local Vendor Network of 100+ Suppliers
TURNKEY PRECISION
At Turret Lathe Specialists, we go beyond machining to deliver complete, ready-to-use components. By combining our in-house expertise with specialized partners, we provide a full range of value-added services that eliminate the need for multiple vendors. From heat treating to coatings, assembly to inspection, our team ensures every process is carefully managed and certified to meet your requirements.
- Material Procurement & Certification — Source and certify raw materials to industry standards.
- Heat Treating — Nitriding, carburizing, induction, and case hardening for enhanced strength and durability.
- Plating & Coatings — Anodize, hard chrome, nickel, zinc, phosphate, and conversion coatings for corrosion resistance and wear protection.
- Welding & Fabrication — Precision welds and structural assemblies for complex projects.
- EDM & Specialty Machining — Wire and sinker EDM, plus specialty operations for intricate geometries.
- Lapping — Ultra-precise finishing for flatness, smoothness, and sealing surfaces.
- Balancing & Certification — Dynamic balancing and runout certification for rotating components.
- Flamespray Coatings — Thermal spray technology for wear resistance and dimensional restoration.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) — Dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic testing to ensure structural integrity
- Honing — Controlled surface finishes for bores, improving roundness, straightness, and performance.
- Surface Treatments — Passivation, polishing, and blasting for performance and finish.
- Cryogenic Shrink-Fit Assembly — Precision liquid nitrogen fits for critical components.
- Mechanical Assembly & Fit-Up — Complete assemblies built to spec with precision alignment..





We coordinate every step of the process — machining, finishing, and testing — so you don’t have to manage multiple suppliers or worry about delays.
Fewer vendors, fewer POs, and fewer logistics headaches mean lower overall costs and smoother project flow.
Our ERP system and customer portal provide complete visibility, from raw material certs to final inspection reports, giving you confidence in every component.


Turnkey Manufacturing FAQ's
Below are answers to common questions about our turnkey manufacturing services and how they simplify your supply chain.
Turnkey reduces lead times, lowers costs, and simplifies communication. Instead of juggling multiple suppliers, you get one purchase order, one point of contact, and complete traceability.
Yes. Alongside our in-house capabilities, we work with over 150 approved vendors for heat treating, plating, coatings, welding, NDT, and more — all fully managed and certified by our team.
Turnkey means we manage every step of the process — from raw materials and machining to finishing, assembly, and certification. You get complete, ready-to-use components from one trusted partner.
Yes. We routinely deliver FAIRs, PPAPs, material certs, process certs, and CMM inspection reports with turnkey projects to ensure full compliance with your requirements.
All vendors are pre-approved and monitored through our quality system. Every part returns to TLS for inspection and verification before delivery, ensuring it meets your standards.