Swiss Automation
ISO 9001 • ISO 13485
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We are the largest manufacturers of Precision Turned Components in the US, with over 150 of the finest dual-spindle lathes in the world, many with up to 12 axis of cutting capability.
We are also the country’s largest holders of both Citizen and Tornos-Bechler DECO CNC Swiss-Type Screw Machines in addition to a wide array of Star, Miyano, Hardinge, and Eurotech machines.
Medical
- ISO 13485 programs for implants & instruments
- Bar Ø 0.040–1.50 in (1–38 mm); typical tol ±0.0005 in, to ±0.0001 in on review
- Thread whirling (incl. bone-type), cross/axial holes, fine milling
- Materials: 316L, 17-4, 455/465, Ti-6Al-4V, Co-Cr, PEEK/Ultem, nitinol
- Process controls: SPC, CMM/vision, lot traceability & device records
- Finishing: passivation (ASTM A967), electropolish, UDI laser marking, packaging
Aerospace & Defense
- Precision turned parts for avionics, connectors, jet-engine sub-components
- Zero-error/zero-defect programs; burr-free, high surface quality
- Complex geometries: threads, deep/cross drilling, milled features
- Materials: stainless, titanium, nickel alloys, aluminum, brass
- Documentation and traceability per program needs
Hydraulics / Pneumatic
- Valve components: spools, sleeves, poppets, fittings
- Tight concentricity, leak-critical edges, controlled surface finish
- Cross-holes, grooves, threads; deburr/edge-break for clean assembly
- Materials: stainless, alloy/carbon steels, brass, aluminum
- Prototype to high-volume runs on 24/7 schedule
Electronics / Other
- Micro to large families; quick turn and single set-ups supported
- Connectors, pins, housings, precision hardware
- Materials: brass, copper, stainless, aluminum, plastics
- Scalable production: prototype → million+ with consolidated sourcing
| Certifications | ISO 13485:2016 (fully certified) • ISO 9001 • ITAR |
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| Bar diameters | Swiss bar 0.040–1.50 in (1–38 mm) typical |
| Part envelope | Outside diameter capacity up to 2.75 in (70 mm) on multi-turret lathes • Swiss turned lengths to ~12 in • Complex milled features, cross/axial holes, thread whirling |
| Tolerance / finish | As tight as ±0.0001 in (typical medical features ±0.0005 in / ±0.013 mm) • Surface finish Ra 16–32 µin typical; finer on request |
| Equipment | ~180 Swiss-type screw machines plus multi-turret lathes • Capability for prototypes, short lead times, quick turnarounds, single set-ups |
| Materials | Any grade of Stainless • Titanium • Brass • Nickel • Copper • Mil-Spec steels • Carbon steel • Alloy steel • Aluminum • Bronze • PEEK / engineering plastics • Customer-supplied materials • Others as required |
| Production scale | Prototype → million+ runs • Small/medium/large lots in a 24/7 production schedule • Large-scale capacity for consolidated sourcing |
| Lead times | NPI 2–4 weeks • Production 4–8 weeks (expedites when releases permit) |
| Process control | Tightly controlled, continuously reviewed processes • Parts free of burrs/slivers • Zero-error/zero-defect programs for Aerospace & Defense applications |
| Finishing | Clean • Passivate (ASTM A967) • Electropolish • Laser mark (UDI) • Packaging |
| Inspection | In-process SPC • CMM/vision • Certifications & lot traceability with device records |
| Markets served |
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| Heritage | 50+ years delivering best-in-class parts on time and at a reasonable cost |
A great fit for
- ISO 13485 programs (implants, instruments, dental)
- Tight geom/tolerance work with DFM collaboration
- Bar-stock families with repeat features & PPAP/FAI
Not a fit for…
- Non-U.S. sourcing requests
- Sand/Investment cast, sheet-metal, or large weldments
- Same-day emergency builds
7 Citizen A20 VII – 3/4″
3 Citizen A20 VII – 1 1/4″
9 Citizen K16 (Types K16 VII, K16E) – 5/8″
7 Citizen L12 – 1/2″
10 Citizen L20 (Types IX, VII, X) – 3/4″
3 Citizen L32 Type XII – 1 1/4″
42 Citizen M16 (M16, Y-axis, Y&B Axis) – 5/8″
19 Citizen M20 (M20, Y-axis) – 3/4″
35 Citizen M32 (M5-32, Y-axis, Y&B-axis) – 1 1/4″
2 Citizen D25 (Y-axis, B-axis) – 1″
2 Eurotech 420SLLY – 1 3/4″
9 Eurotech B465 (T3-Y3, T2/Y2, SY2) – 2 3/4″
1 Eurotech B436-Y2 Rapido – 1 3/8″
2 Hardinge GT – 1 3/4″
1 Miyano BNX-51MSY – 2″
1 Miyano BNA-42DHY – 1 5/8″
4 Star SB20R IV – 3/4″
10 Star SR10-J – 3/8″
3 Star SR-10J Type C – 3/8″
2 Star SR20R IV – 3/4″
9 Star SV20 – 3/4″
1 Star SW12-R11 – 1/2″
3 Star SW20 – 3/4″
12 Tornos Deco & EvoDeco 10 – 3/8″
4 Tornos EvoDeco 16 – 5/8″
1 Tornos SwissNano 7 – 1/4″
(9) 14″ O.G.P. Optical Comparators with DRO
4 CCP CC-14 Optical Comparators
16 Surface Plates with Height Gauges
800+ Assorted Micrometers, Dial Micrometers, Pin Gauges
6 Mitutoyo profilometers – (surface roughness measurement) Model SJ400
30 Nikon SMZ645 Microscopes 8X to 50X
1 O.G.P. Programmable Smart Scope Video Coordinate Measuring Machine
1 Mitutoyo RA-400 Roundness & Cylindricity checker
3 Mantis Magnified Viewers
1 Oasis Core Inspection System
3 Oasis CoreX2 Inspection Systems
1 Hommel Opticline
2 Keyence IM-6601E
1 Keyence IM-7020
3 Tesa 730063 6 Universal K1-10
3 Universal K2-10
1 Mitutoyo SV3100H4
8 Mitutoyo TM-505
20 Drill Presses 1/2″ Capacity with Production Tables
2 Nichols Production Horizontal Milling Machines, 5HP
2 Hardinge HC Chuckers
2 Sweco Vibratory Finishing Machines
1 Giant Finishing Vibratory Machine
1 Through 5-Gallon Capacity
1 Sunnen Production Hone
4 Hardinge Speed Lathes
1 IFP KP150 Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine
1 IFP KP50 Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine
2 Kennametal C-250 Thermal Deburr Machines
1 Haas CNC Mill
1 Lewis 3024-SH Ultrasonic Cleaner
6 Trinco Blasters
3 Clemco Blasters
1 Comco Microblaster
Parts Maker® CAM for Swiss-type CAD/CAM Software
Esprit CAM Programming Software
Ultra-Edit Code Editor Software
SolidWorks Premium CAD Software
Cimlinc Software
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016
ITAR
2 Bridgeport Model J Vertical Milling Machines
2 14″ x 40″ Tool Room Lathes
2 Brown & Sharpe 6 X 18 Surface Grinders
7 Agathon Diamond Wheel Tool Grinders
1 Haas CNC Mill
1 In-house Citric Passivation ASTM A967
1 Twin Robot Vision Guided Secondary Preparation Cell
1 Kennametal C-250 Thermal Deburr Machine
1 Extrude Hone Thermal Deburr Machine
1 iFP High Volume Vacuum Chamber Parts Washer (mod. alcohol or solvent, + dry RP) (KP150 & KP50)
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