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title: Large Diameter Turning, Lathes to 96 in. OD | Wolf Machine Reno
url: https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/large-diameter-turning/
business: Wolf Machine & Fabrication, Inc.
address: 4812 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502
phone: (775) 359-5570
hours: Shop Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday
type: Metal and plastic fabrication and machining (custom and CNC machining, welding, metal and plastic fabrication, gearbox and part repair, align boring, metal spray)
---

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# Large diameter turning on lathes to 96 inch OD

Our lathes turn parts up to 96 inches in outside diameter, which covers big housings, rings, hubs and flanges. Send the drawing, the old part or photos with sizes, and we will tell you how we would set it up and give you a prompt estimate.

[Photo: A custom-fabricated steel tank with a domed head, a bolted mid-body flange and nozzles, installed in a plant]

A custom-fabricated steel tank with a domed head, a bolted mid-body flange and nozzles, installed in a plant, from our gallery.

Stock photo: a lathe turning a bar, hot chips flying

When the part is a large gearbox housing, a large flange or a ring for a plant machine, it needs a machine built for size. Turning to 96 inch OD is the one capacity we publish, and we do that turning at our shop at 4812 Longley Ln in Reno.

## At a glance

- Outside diameters up to 96 inches
- Facing, turning, boring and grooving on large round parts
- New parts from your drawing, or repairs to a worn original
- Free consultations and prompt estimates

Love working with these guys, and gal. Great customer service and knowledgeable skill base. They have helped with many big projects and have always pulled though when our machines went down.

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## What does 96 inch OD mean for your part?

OD is outside diameter. A 96 inch capacity means a round part up to 8 feet across can sit on the machine and turn. Height, weight and the way the part clamps all matter as well, so the quickest way to know is to send the largest diameter, the overall height and a photo. Large round work such as housings, rings, flanges and hubs is turned on our large lathes.

## When large turning is the right repair

A housing bore that has worn oversize, a seal surface that is grooved, or a face that has been hammered out of flat can often be saved instead of replaced. The usual path is to build the worn area back up, by [metal spray](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/metal-spray/), a sleeve or welding, then turn it back to the original size so the bearing or seal fits as it should.

For new work, large turning starts from bar, plate, a forging or a fabricated blank. We work from your specifications, drawings or samples, and we can also assist you in designing your part if you only have the old one or a rough sketch.

- Worn or oversize bearing bores in large housings
- Seal surfaces and faces that leak or no longer seat
- Replacement rings, spacers and flanges with no drawing on file
- New parts made to a print

## What to send with a large-part quote

Large parts are expensive to move, so a little information up front saves a trip. Measure the largest outside diameter, the overall height and the bore you care about, and note the material if you know it. Photos from the top, the side and close to any worn area help us see how the part will clamp and what has to be cut.

If the part is still on the machine, a photo of it in place and the make and model of the equipment are useful. Attach everything to the quote request, or call the shop and talk it through first.

- Measure the outside diameter, the height and the key bore or face.
- Take photos of the whole part and close-ups of the worn or damaged area.
- Attach the drawing if there is one, plus the photos, to the quote request.
- We review it during shop hours and call or email with questions or a prompt estimate.

## Getting a big part to the shop

The shop is at 4812 Longley Ln in Reno, open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Call ahead before you bring a large part so we know it is coming and can plan the unloading.

### Sources

- [Wolf Machine & Fabrication services list (Lathes to 96 OD)](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/) (2026-10-18)

### What we turn

- Large housings and carriers
- Rings, flanges and large spacers
- Hubs, drums and wheel parts
- Bores brought back to size after a metal spray or sleeve repair
- Faces trued so a cover or a mating part seats flat

### Typical parts

- Gearbox and pump housings
- Large bearing housings
- Pump and turbine casings
- Flanges and rings

### Materials

[Steels and steel alloys](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/steel-and-steel-alloys/) [Stainless steel](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/stainless-steel/) [Bronze](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/bronze/) [Aluminum](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/aluminum/)

[All materials we machine](https://wolfmachinenv.com/materials/)

### How to send us the job

Tell us the material if you know it, the quantity and when you need it, then attach the drawing or photos. We review requests during shop hours and call or email with questions.

[Request a quote](#quote)

[What to put on a drawing](https://wolfmachinenv.com/guides/what-to-put-on-a-drawing/)

### Talk to the shop

[(775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570)

| Monday to Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |

[Request a quote](#quote)

### Related

- [Horizontal boring and milling](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/horizontal-boring-and-milling/)
- [Metal spray](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/metal-spray/)

### Questions about this service

- [What makes a machined part expensive?](https://wolfmachinenv.com/faq/what-makes-a-machined-part-expensive/)

## Work from the shop

[Photo: An industrial gearbox housing (speed reducer)]

Job 11 An industrial gearbox housing (speed reducer).

[Photo: A grinder assembly: machined cutter housing between thick plate end flanges, coupled to an electric motor on a fabricated base]

Job 02 A grinder assembly: machined cutter housing between thick plate end flanges, coupled to an electric motor on a fabricated base.

[Photo: A gold wheel (spiral gold-recovery concentrator) on a fabricated square-tube steel stand, built for the mining industry]

Job 01 A gold wheel (spiral gold-recovery concentrator) on a fabricated square-tube steel stand, built for the mining industry.

[See all our work](https://wolfmachinenv.com/gallery/)

## Related services

- [Custom machining](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/custom-machining/)
- [CNC milling](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/cnc-milling/)
- [Vertical milling](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/vertical-milling/)
- [Horizontal boring and milling](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/horizontal-boring-and-milling/)
- [Align boring](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/align-boring/)
- [Blanchard grinding](https://wolfmachinenv.com/services/blanchard-grinding/)

## Lathe turning to 96 inch OD questions

Still have a question? Call [(775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570), Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

### What is the largest diameter you can turn?

Our lathes turn parts up to 96 inches in outside diameter. For anything near that size, send the diameter, the height and a photo so we can confirm the setup.

### Can you turn a worn housing back to its original size?

Often, yes. The worn area is built back up by metal spray, a sleeve or welding and then turned back to the original size. Which method fits depends on the part and the load it carries.

### Do I need a drawing?

No. We work from your specifications, drawings or samples. If all you have is the worn part, we can measure it, and we can also assist you in designing the part.

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## Request a quote

Tell us what you need, attach a drawing or photos of the part, and we will get back to you during shop hours. Free consultations; prompt estimates.

[Call (775) 359-5570](tel:(775)%20359-5570)

- From your specifications, drawings or samples. We can also assist you in designing your product or part.
- Free consultations and prompt estimates
- Stands behind the work: Our rates are very competitive and our quality is second-to-none. Wolf Machine stands behind the work we perform.
- Company accounts: all major credit cards, or we can open an account for your company

Shop hours Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Send your request any time and we will get back to you during shop hours.

Stock photo: a lathe turning a bar, hot chips flying