Swiss Machining Services
High-quality Swiss-type machining for intricate and complex mill-turn geometries with excellent surface finishes.
International prototype pricing includes tariffs. ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100D certified. ITAR registered.
What is Swiss Machining?
Swiss machining is a material-removal process that uses advanced CNC-controlled sliding-head lathes to perform cutting operations along and perpendicular to the workpiece axis.
Unlike traditional setups where much of the bar stock is exposed, Swiss-type machines use a guide bushing that exposes only the section being machined. This minimal stick-out drastically reduces vibration and deflection, enabling simultaneous machining processes with higher stability and superior precision.
Due to this efficiency, Swiss-type machining is the premier fabrication method for complex, small-diameter components in automotive, medical, and aerospace industries.
Benefits of Swiss Machining
Swiss machining offers unique advantages for precision small-diameter components
High Precision & Tight Tolerances
Guide bushing supports the workpiece near the cutting tool, minimizing deflection and vibration. Routinely achieves tolerances as tight as ±0.001" or better.
Complex Geometries
Perform cutting operations both axially and perpendicularly in a single setup, eliminating secondary operations for intricate parts.
High Production Speed
Rapid cycle times through simultaneous operations (milling and turning) with automatic bar loaders for lights-out manufacturing.
Cost-Effective Consistency
Minimized tool stick-out and vibration offers superior process stability with exceptionally low scrap rates over long production runs.
Materials That Can Be Swiss Machined
Virtually any material that can be machined using a standard lathe or mill can be Swiss machined
Aluminum
High machinability rating, ideal for aerospace parts like engine components, fuel line fittings, standoffs, and fasteners.
Brass
Especially C360, commonly used for hardware including screws, washers, valve bodies, lock cylinders, and electrical terminals.
Copper
Used for heat exchangers, contact pins, electrical connectors, and terminals requiring excellent conductivity.
Stainless Steel
Exceptional strength and corrosion resistance for surgical instruments, dental tools, pipe fittings, nozzles, and bearings.
Superalloys
Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy for extreme environments including jet engines, chemical processing, and gas turbines.
Titanium
High strength-to-weight ratio and biocompatibility for aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.
Acetal (Delrin)
High stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability for valves, fittings, gears, bearings, and knobs.
Nylon
High strength, chemical resistance, and exceptional wear resistance for gears, bushings, insulators, and rollers.
PTFE (Teflon)
Exceptional chemical resistance, thermal insulation, UV resistance, and low friction for seals and bearings.
ULTEM
Excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability at extreme temperatures for medical and electrical components.
PEEK
High-performance thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties and high temperature resistance.
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Swiss machining serves critical industries requiring precision small-diameter components
Aerospace
Small parts with tight tolerances on exotic materials including fuel injection nozzles, hydraulic valve spools, electrical connector bodies, and specialty fasteners.
Medical
Precise tolerances for safety and performance in surgical and dental instruments, bone screws, spinal implants, and pacemaker components.
Automotive
High-precision fuel and safety systems including fuel injector components, ABS brake valve spools, sensor housings, and hydraulic transmission valves.
Electronics
High-precision connectivity solutions including connector pins and sockets, RF connector bodies, sensor housings, and insulators.
Robotics & Automation
High-precision, lightweight components for complex motion including miniature motor shafts, planetary gear components, hydraulic micro-valves, and end-effector pins.
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