Firstly we should know what is Swiss CNC machine, it is also known as a Swiss type lathe or a Swiss automatic lathe, which is a modern precision manufacturing machine that can produce extremely small parts quickly and accurately. A Swiss machine works by feeding bar stock through a guide bushing, which firmly supports the material as it feeds into the tooling area of the machine. In addition, only the portion of the bar stock being machined advances into the tooling area, which means that material is held tightly in place for increased stability and precision. With a traditional CNC lathe, the workpiece typically rotates rapidly in a fixed position, held firmly on one or both ends. In contrast, with a Swiss lathe, the workpiece can both turn and move back and forth along the Z-axis while various tools cut away the features of the part. Furthermore, Swiss turning machines can perform several operations simultaneously in multiple zones, whereas a traditional lathe typically only performs one operation at a time. Although Swiss machines have traditionally been used for turned pieces like screws, Swiss machines can also produce complex pieces that have no turned surfaces at all.
Swiss CNC machining is a kind of machining technique that offers specialized tool cutting designed to turn metal stock into slender, complex, or delicate components that require tight tolerances. Swiss CNC machining generally refers to the Swiss-designed CNC-operated lathe that turns parts in a radial motion as it cuts the workpiece. Swiss CNC machining is not only cost-effective, but it also presents increased precision over other similar methods.
Swiss CNC machining is capable for producing intricate stainless steel parts with diameters ranging from 0.8mm to 32mm. This allows designers to meet the unique specifications of even the most demanding applications. Other metals such as Inconel, titanium, nickel, and nickel-based alloys can also be used to produce components that require close tolerances within 0.002mm concentricity to ±0.01mm.
