Our CNC Swissing Services

Elevate your small-component production with our CNC Swissing services—the gold standard for alta precisión y tolerancias apretadas in aerospace, médico, e industrias electrónicas. Aprovechando avanzado Mecanizado de tornillo suizo y Swiss Turning tecnología, we craft intricate parts (down to 0.5mm diameter) from metals (titanio, acero inoxidable), aleaciones exóticas, and high-performance polymers—delivering consistent, repeatable results with exceptional surface finishes. Whether you need micro-medical components or high-volume electronics parts, our custom solutions blend efficiency, versatilidad, and uncompromising quality.​

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What Is CNC Swissing?

Swissing de CNC—So conocido como Mecanizado de tornillo suizo o Swiss Turning—is a specialized manufacturing tecnología designed to produce small, complex cylindrical parts with ultra-tight tolerances. Originating in Switzerland in the 19th century for watchmaking, it has evolved into an automated CNC process that excels at parts where precision and consistency are non-negotiable.​

El descripción general del proceso revolves around a unique design: Unlike conventional turning (where the workpiece is held at one end), CNC Swissing uses a guide bushing—a precision sleeve that supports the workpiece close to the cutting tool. This minimizes vibration and deflection, even for long, piezas delgadas (P.EJ., medical needles, electronics pins).​

To explain “Cómo funciona” simply: The workpiece is fed through the guide bushing and rotated by a spindle. Herramientas de corte (mounted on a sliding turret or gang tool post) move along multiple axes (incógnita, Y, Z, and often C for rotational control) to shape the part. The guide bushing ensures the cutting tool acts on the workpiece’s unsupported length with minimal flex—enabling tolerances as tight as ±0.001mm.​

En breve, CNC Swissing is the go-to for “micro-precision” parts: If a component is small (typically ≤25mm diameter), largo (length-to-diameter ratio ≥10:1), or requires complex features (P.EJ., multiple threads, ranura, cross-holes), CNC Swissing delivers results conventional machining can’t match.

Our CNC Swissing Capabilities

We offer comprehensive CNC Swissing capabilities tailored to the demands of small-component manufacturing, con un enfoque en niveles de precisión, tolerance achievements, y flexibilidad. Below is a detailed breakdown of our key capacities:​

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Si lo necesitas 100 titanium medical needles (0.8diámetro mm) o 500,000 brass electronics pins (2diámetro mm), our CNC Swissing capabilities scale to match your project’s complexity and volume.

The CNC Swissing Process

Nuestro proceso paso a paso is optimized to leverage the unique advantages of Mecanizado de tornillo suizo—minimizing vibration, maximizing precision, and streamlining production:​

1. Design and CAD Modeling: We start by reviewing your CAD model (or creating one from sketches/specifications). Our engineers optimize the design for CNC Swissing—e.g., ensuring features like cross-holes are accessible with live tooling and the part’s length-to-diameter ratio works with the guide bushing. For micro-parts, we use 3D simulation to test feasibility.​

2. Programación de cámaras: The CAD model is imported into CAM software (Mastercam Swiss, Gibbscam) to generate optimized rutas de herramientas. We program sequential operations (turning → drilling → tapping → milling) and synchronize tool movements with spindle rotation. Para carreras de alto volumen, we add in-line inspection triggers (P.EJ., check diameter after turning).​

3. Setup and Calibration: The workpiece (usually a bar stock) is loaded into the machine’s spindle and fed through the guide bushing (calibrated to within ±0.0005mm of the spindle axis). Cutting tools are mounted on the turret/gang tool post, y coolant systems are activated. We run a test part to verify tolerances and adjust tool offsets if needed.​

4. Ejecución de mecanizado: The machine runs the CAM program, with the guide bushing supporting the workpiece during cutting. Live tooling adds complex features (P.EJ., cross-holes, trapos) sin reposicionar la parte. Our operators monitor the process via CNC software, adjusting spindle speed/feed rate for material-specific needs (P.EJ., slower speeds for titanium).​

5. Post-Machining Inspection: Parts undergo rigorous control de calidad—100% inspection for critical components (P.EJ., dispositivos médicos) using CMMs and optical comparators. We verify dimensions, tolerancias, and surface finish against CAD data. Para carreras de alto volumen, in-line vision systems flag defects in real time.​

Swiss Screw Machine Operation Review: After production, we analyze tool wear and process data to refine future runs—ensuring consistent quality for repeat orders.

Materials We Work With

Swissing de CNC excels with a wide range of materials—from common metals to specialized alloys and polymers. Below is a breakdown of our supported materials, sus propiedades clave, y usos ideales:​

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We test all materials to optimize tool selection, velocidad, and coolant use—ensuring consistent precision across every part.

Tratamiento superficial & Opciones de acabado

Después de mecanizado, Ofrecemos una gama de tratamiento superficial y finishing options to enhance part durability, funcionalidad, y apariencia. Our most popular services include:​

• Molienda: Crea un suave, precise surface (ideal for parts requiring tight fitment, P.EJ., medical needle tips).​

• Pulido: Delivers a mirror-like finish (P.EJ., stainless steel medical tools, decorative watch components).​

• Cuadro: Applies a corrosion-resistant coating (matte/gloss) for outdoor/industrial parts (P.EJ., automotive connectors).​

• Revestimiento: Options include powder coating (grueso, resistente a los arañazos) for industrial parts and PVD (Deposición de vapor físico) coating for high-wear components (P.EJ., tooling pins).​

• Anodizante: Adds a protective oxide layer to aluminum (available in custom colors) for electronics parts.​

• Tratamiento térmico: Strengthens metals (P.EJ., titanium screws, steel pins) by heating/cooling—improving hardness and fatigue resistance.​

• Desacuerdo: Removes sharp edges (crítico para la seguridad, P.EJ., medical needles, Componentes de bienes de consumo).​

• Electro Excripción: Coats parts with a thin layer of metal (oro, plata, níquel) para la conductividad, resistencia a la corrosión, o estética (P.EJ., electrical terminals).​

The table below compares our finishing options by key factors:​

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Tolerancias & Seguro de calidad

Tolerancias y accuracy standards are the foundation of CNC Swissing—especially for parts used in safety-critical industries. Nuestro niveles de precisión y rangos de tolerancia are tailored to your material and application, backed by rigorous técnicas de medición y quality control processes:​

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Nuestro quality control processes incluir:​

• Pretratinería: Inspecting raw materials (bar stock) para defectos (P.EJ., grietas, uneven diameter) and verifying material composition (via X-ray fluorescence for exotic metals).​

• En proceso: Real-time monitoring of tool wear, velocidad del huso, and part dimensions (via laser micrometers and vision systems); automatic tool changes when wear is detected.​

Post-maquinamiento: 100% Inspección para partes críticas (medical/aerospace); statistical sampling for high-volume orders. We document every step (parámetros de mecanizado, Resultados de inspección) for compliance.

Key Advantages of CNC Swissing

Compared to conventional turning or milling, Swissing de CNC offers unique benefits for small, partes complejas:​

1. Alta precisión: With tolerances as tight as ±0.0005mm, it produces parts that fit seamlessly—critical for micro-medical components (P.EJ., consejos de catéter) or electronics pins where even tiny gaps cause failure.​

2. Consistency and Repeatability: The guide bushing minimizes vibration, and CNC automation ensures every part is identical—even for high-volume orders (P.EJ., 500,000 brass terminals).​

3. Geometrías complejas: Live tooling and multi-axis control enable machining of features like cross-holes, trapos, and undercuts in one setup—eliminating the need for secondary operations (and associated errors).​

4. Tiempo de configuración reducido: Automated tool changers and bar-feeder systems let us run unattended for hours—cutting setup time by 60–80% compared to conventional machining.​

5. Increased Efficiency: Mecanizado de alta velocidad (arriba a 15,000 RPM for aluminum) and unattended operation reduce per-part cycle time. For high-volume parts, we achieve production rates of 10–50 parts per minute.​

6. Versatilidad: It works with almost any material (rieles, plástica, exotics) and handles parts from 0.5mm to 25mm diameter—making it a one-stop solution for diverse small-component needs.​

7. Rentabilidad: While upfront costs are higher than conventional machining, reduced secondary operations, desperdicio mínimo (corte de precisión), and fast cycle times lower long-term costs—especially for high-volume orders.​

8. Tolerancias apretadas: The guide bushing’s support is unmatched for long, piezas delgadas (P.EJ., 20mm-long needles with 1mm diameter)—conventional turning would cause deflection, but CNC Swissing maintains ±0.001mm tolerance.​

High-Quality Surface Finish: Minimal vibration and sharp cutting tools produce surface finishes as smooth as Ra 0.1μm—eliminating the need for post-machining polishing in many cases.

Aplicaciones de la industria

Swissing de CNC is indispensable across industries that rely on small, high-precision components. Aquí están sus aplicaciones más comunes:

Por ejemplo, in the medical industry, our CNC-swissed hypodermic needles (0.8diámetro mm, ±0.001mm tolerance) ensure consistent fluid flow and minimal patient discomfort. En electrónica, our brass PCB pins (1diámetro mm) fit seamlessly into dense circuit boards—critical for miniaturized devices like smartphones.

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques in CNC Swissing

To maximize the precision and efficiency of CNC Swissing, we leverage specialized técnicas de mecanizado and optimize processes for small, partes complejas:​

• Swiss Turning with Live Tooling:​

• The core technique of CNC Swissing—combines conventional turning (shaping outer diameters) con live tooling (simulacros, grietas, mills mounted on the turret). This lets us add cross-holes, trapos, or slots in one setup—eliminating secondary operations. Por ejemplo, we can machine an electronics pin with a threaded end, a cross-hole for wiring, and a knurled section in a single cycle.​

• Usamos gang tooling (multiple tools mounted side-by-side) para piezas simples (P.EJ., straight pins) to reduce tool change time, y turret tooling (rotating tool post) para piezas complejas (P.EJ., medical screws with multiple features).​

• Micro-Machining for Tiny Parts:​

• For components ≤1mm diameter (P.EJ., micro-needles), Usamos micro-live tooling (0.1mm-diameter drills/mills) and ultra-low feed rates (5–10 mm/min) to avoid tool breakage. We also use air-cooled spindles (instead of coolant) for micro-parts to prevent residue buildup on small features.​

• Bar Feeding and Unattended Operation:​

• Usamos automatic bar feeders (capacity up to 3 medidores) to load long bar stock into the machine—enabling unattended operation for 8–12 hours. This is critical for high-volume orders (P.EJ., 500,000 electronics pins) as it reduces operator time and increases efficiency.​

• Optimización de la ruta de herramientas:​

• CAM software generates rutas de herramientas that minimize tool travel and prioritize features by accessibility. Por ejemplo, we machine outer diameters first (to stabilize the part), then add inner features (P.EJ., agujeros) and finally complex features (P.EJ., subvenciones). For exotic metals like inconel, Usamos trochoidal turning (a circular tool path) to distribute cutting force evenly and extend tool life.​

• Selección de herramientas de corte:​

• Herramientas de carburo: Para la mayoría de los metales (acero, aluminio, latón)—durable and cost-effective for high-volume runs. We use coated carbide (Tialn) for heat resistance.​

• Diamond-Coated Tools: Para no metales (OJEADA, acrílico) and exotic metals—prevent chipping and ensure smooth surface finishes.​

• Herramientas de cerámica: For high-temperature alloys (inconel, tántalo)—withstand heat up to 1,200°C, reducing tool changes by 50%.​

• Sistemas de refrigerante:​

• Flood Coolant: For metal machining—delivers high-pressure coolant (50–80 bar) to the cutting zone via directed nozzles. This reduces heat distortion and flushes away chips (critical for small parts where chips can get stuck in cross-holes).​

• Mist Coolant: For plastics and micro-parts—atomizes coolant into a fine mist to avoid residue buildup. Ideal for PEEK or acrylic, where excess coolant can warp the part.​

• Guide Bushing Optimization:​

The guide bushing is the “secret” to CNC Swissing precision—we select bushings based on part diameter (clearance ≤0.001mm) y material. For soft metals (cobre), we use carbide bushings to prevent wear; for hard metals (titanio), we use diamond-coated bushings for longer life. We also lubricate bushings with high-pressure oil to reduce friction between the part and bushing.

Estudios de caso: CNC Swissing Success Stories

Nuestro CNC Swissing services have solved complex small-component challenges for clients across medical, electrónica, e industrias aeroespaciales. A continuación hay dos proyectos exitosos showcasing our expertise in micro-precision and high-volume production:​

Estudio de caso 1: Medical Device Company (Stainless Steel Hypodermic Needles)​

• Desafío: El cliente necesitaba 1,000,000 stainless steel hypodermic needles monthly (0.8Diámetro exterior mm, 0.5mm inner diameter, ±0.001mm tolerance). The needles required a sharp, burr-free tip (for minimal patient discomfort) and a polished inner surface (for consistent fluid flow). Their previous supplier used conventional turning, which caused 5% of needles to fail (uneven tips, inconsistent inner diameter) and had a 3-week lead time.​

• Solución: Usamos Swissing de CNC with a 12mm-capacity Swiss machine, carbide turning tools, and micro-grinding tools for the needle tip. We optimized the process with automatic bar feeders (3-meter bars) for unattended operation and in-line vision systems to inspect tip sharpness and inner diameter in real time. For the polished inner surface, we used a diamond-coated honing tool in the live tooling turret. We ran 10 máquinas 24/7 to meet high-volume demand.​

• Resultados:​

• La tasa de defectos disminuyó desde 5% to 0.3%—only 3,000 needles failed per month (VS. 50,000 previously).​

• Lead time shortened from 3 semanas para 10 days—helping the client keep up with global demand for medical supplies.​

• The client’s customer satisfaction score increased by 20% (due to smoother needle insertion and consistent performance).​

• Testimonial del cliente: “CNC Swissing transformed our needle production. The precision and speed are unmatched, and the defect reduction saved us thousands in rework costs. We’ve expanded our order to include other medical components.” — Jennifer M., Medical Device Production Director.​

• Before and After: Conventional needles had jagged tips and inconsistent inner diameters; our needles featured sharp, uniform tips and smooth inner surfaces that met FDA standards.​

Estudio de caso 2: Electronics Manufacturer (Brass PCB Pins)​

• Desafío: El cliente necesitaba 200,000 brass PCB pins monthly (1diámetro mm, 10longitud mm, ± 0.002 mm de tolerancia) for smartphones. Each pin required a 0.5mm cross-hole (for wiring) and a gold-plated finish. The client needed a 2-week lead time to support their smartphone assembly line. Their previous supplier used stamping, which caused 8% of pins to have misaligned cross-holes.​

• Solución: Usamos Swissing de CNC with live tooling (0.5mm carbide drills) to machine the cross-hole in-line with turning. We used a gang tool post for fast tool changes and automatic bar feeders for unattended operation. Después de mecanizado, Agregamos electro Excripción (oro, 5μm thickness) y realizado 100% inspection with laser micrometers (to verify diameter) y comparadores ópticos (to check cross-hole alignment).​

• Resultados:​

• Cross-hole misalignment dropped from 8% to 0.2%—only 400 pins failed per month (VS. 16,000 previously).​

• Lead time was met (2 semanas)—ensuring the client’s assembly line stayed on schedule.​

• Production cost per pin decreased by 25% (reduced rework and eliminated secondary operations for cross-holes).​

• Challenge Overcome: Stamping couldn’t achieve precise cross-hole alignment for small pins; CNC Swissing’s live tooling and guide bushing support solved this issue.​

Testimonial del cliente: “The PCB pins fit perfectly into our smartphones—no more assembly delays from misaligned holes. The gold plating is consistent, and the lead time is reliable. We now source all our small electronics pins from them.” — Robert T., Electronics Component Manager.

Why Choose Our CNC Swissing Services?

With numerous CNC Swissing providers, here’s what sets us apart as the trusted partner for small, high-precision components:​

• Expertise in CNC Swissing: Nuestro equipo tiene 20+ years of specialized experience—we master advanced techniques like micro-machining, live tooling optimization, and exotic metal processing. Our engineers are certified in AS9100 (aeroespacial) e iso 13485 (médico) and can solve complex challenges (P.EJ., 0.1mm cross-holes in titanium, ±0.0005mm tolerance in PEEK) that other providers can’t.​

• Experience in Various Industries: Hemos servido 700+ clientes entre 10 industries—from medical startups to Fortune 500 electronics companies. This cross-industry experience means we understand sector-specific requirements: FDA compliance for medical needles, RoHS compliance for electronics pins, and AS9100 for aerospace components.​

• High-Quality Equipment: We invest in state-of-the-art CNC Swiss machines—15 systems (5–25mm capacity) with live tooling, automatic bar feeders, and in-line inspection (laser micrometers, vision systems). All machines are calibrated weekly (using laser interferometers) to maintain ±0.0005mm precision.​

• Excelente servicio al cliente: Nuestro equipo está disponible 24/7 to support your project—from design consultation to post-delivery. We offer free CAD reviews (helping you optimize designs for CNC Swissing, P.EJ., adjusting cross-hole positions for live tooling access) and free samples (so you can verify quality before placing large orders). Para proyectos urgentes (P.EJ., medical supply shortages), we assign a dedicated project manager.​

• Tiempos de respuesta rápidos: Our optimized processes deliver industry-leading lead times:​

• Prototipos (1–100 unidades): 1–3 días

• Low-volume orders (100–1,000 unidades): 3–7 días

• High-volume orders (1,000+ unidades): 7–14 días

Para pedidos de prisa (P.EJ., electronics assembly line emergencies), we can deliver parts in 48 horas (para lotes pequeños) by running machines 24/7.​

• Soluciones rentables: We help you save money through:​

• One-setup machining: Eliminates secondary operations (P.EJ., drilling cross-holes separately), reducing labor costs by 40–50%.​

• Unattended operation: Automatic bar feeders let us run machines overnight, lowering per-part labor costs.​

• Volume discounts: 10% off orders over 10,000 units and 15% off orders over 100,000 units—ideal for high-volume electronics/medical parts.​

Commitment to Quality: Somos ISO 9001, AS9100, e iso 13485 certified—our quality control processes asegurar 99.9% of parts meet your specifications. We also offer full traceability (every part is labeled with a unique ID, linked to machining logs and inspection data) for compliance.

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