Sliding-headstock turning for slender, high-precision shafts, pins, connectors and fasteners produced in high volume.
Swiss-type CNC lathes guide the workpiece close to the cutting tool, eliminating deflection on long, thin parts. This makes them ideal for medical, electronics and connector components requiring tight tolerances and excellent surface finish at scale.
| Diameter range | Ø0.5 – Ø32 mm |
|---|---|
| Max length | Up to 300 mm |
| Tolerance | Down to ±0.005 mm |
| Materials | Stainless steel, titanium, brass, aluminium, PEEK, Delrin |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 – 1.6 µm |
| Secondary ops | Cross-drilling, milling, knurling, threading |
| Lead time | 5–12 business days |
| Quantity | 100 – 1,000,000+ pcs |
Free-machining bar stock for high-volume precision turned parts, Ø 1–32 mm.
The most common Swiss material — corrosion-resistant shafts, pins and connectors.
Free-cutting brass for connectors, fittings and electrical contacts.
Alloy steels for fasteners and shafts; aluminium for lightweight pins.
Biocompatible titanium and machinable PEEK / PTFE for medical parts.
Threading, knurling, cross-drilling and plating for finished turned components.
| Operation / Finish | Description | Applicable Materials | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Tooling | Cross-drilling, milling, slotting and tapping in one setup. | All | No secondary handling |
| Threading & Knurling | Rolled or cut threads and grip knurls. | All metals | Metric & UN |
| Passivation | Restores corrosion resistance. | Stainless steel | ASTM A967 |
| Electropolishing | Deburrs and brightens micro-features. | Stainless | Ra ≤ 0.2 µm |
| Plating | Corrosion / conductivity coatings. | Steel, brass | Nickel · zinc · gold · tin |
| Anodising | Oxide layer for wear & colour. | Aluminium | clear · black · colours |
| Cleaning & Packaging | Ultrasonic clean, tray or bulk pack. | All | Cleanroom option |
Review of diameters, threads and tolerances.
Bar feeder and live-tool configuration.
Continuous high-precision turning.
SPC monitoring and final inspection.
High-precision shafts, pins and connectors produced in volume with ±0.01 mm repeatability.
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