LATHE EYELET

LATHE EYELET

Lathe eyelets, also known as machined eyelets, are manufactured through precision lathe or CNC machining, ensuring smooth edges, uniform thickness, and accurate hole dimensions. Unlike traditional stamped eyelets, machined eyelets provide superior durability and a refined appearance, making them ideal for premium footwear, luxury handbags, outdoor boots, and industrial applications.

With advanced electroplating or surface treatment, these eyelets offer anti-oxidation and rust-resistant properties, while their polished edges prevent damage to laces or fabrics. This makes them a perfect choice for brands that emphasize quality and detail.


A Lathe Eyelet generally refers to an eyelet or metal component manufactured using lathe machining (turning) rather than the common stamping (pressing) process. Simply put, it represents a high-precision, high-quality eyelet or metal fitting.

Materials:Brass :Excellent machinability (cutting), beautiful finish for polishing and plating-Medium Strength.

Applicable Finishes (Post-Processing):Finishes applied to Lathe Eyelets typically include high-standard processes to complement their precision: Electroplating、PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)、Stainless Steel Passivation (for maximum corrosion resistance)、Aluminum Anodizing、E-coat (Electrophoretic Coating)

Key Characteristics

  • Superior Precision and Tolerance Stability: Lathe machining achieves extremely high dimensional accuracy and consistency. This is crucial for the smooth function of functional eyelets (like speed/guiding types) and the sealing integrity of waterproof modules.
  • Excellent Surface Finish: Because the part is formed by rotating and cutting, the surface of a lathe part is typically very smooth with rounded edges (R-corners). This makes it ideal for high-standard finishes like polishing and brushing, preventing abrasion or damage to the shoelace or upper material.
  • Greater Flexibility in Material and Thickness: Lathe machining can handle thicker or harder materials . It can also create a solid feel or complex structural details (like precise R-corners, threading, or specific grooves) that are difficult to achieve with stamping.

Lathe eyelets are widely used across footwear, bags, luggage, leather goods, and industrial outdoor equipment.They combine durability, structural reinforcement, and premium aesthetics, making them essential both for functionality and visual design.

  • Bags & leather goods
  • Handle pass-through holes, decorative vent holes, brand-signature grommets.
  • Premium dress shoes/boots & custom workshops
  • When a metallic look and high-precision appearance are required.
  • Outdoor/work-safety footwear
  • Upper quick-lacing holes and high-load positions (often paired with two-piece washers).
  • Athletic footwear
  • Lightweight aluminum versions; mirror-finished inner bores to reduce friction.