SWISS LATHE MACHINING

What is Swiss turning?

Swiss turning refers to the machining of high-precision cylindrical parts produced in large quantities. Parts machined from Swiss lathes often have very small features called microfeatures. Swiss lathes are similar to CNC lathes or CNC lathe centers, but only perform a small range of machining, but are generally faster and more precise than traditional CNC lathes.

Swiss turning is a type of machining that uses a Swiss-type CNC machine tool. These machines are designed for precision work and are often used on small parts that require high precision.

Swiss turning works by rotating a workpiece on a spindle while simultaneously feeding a cutting tool into the workpiece. Cutting tools are able to move in all three axes and can create very complex shapes. The strength of Swiss turning is its precision and ability to manufacture extremely complex parts. However, the downside is that it requires a high level of skill to operate.

How do Swiss lathes differ from conventional lathes?

Swiss-type lathes are designed for making small precision parts. Swiss-type lathes differ from conventional lathes in several ways.

First, a Swiss-type lathe has a smaller footprint than a traditional lathe and requires less floor space. Second, Swiss CNC lathes have a shorter bed length, allowing for more precise machining of smaller parts. Third, the Swiss-type lathe is equipped with a high-pressure cooling system, which can process difficult-to-cut materials. Finally, Swiss-type lathes are equipped with live tooling to machine complex parts with multiple axes of rotation.

Swiss-type lathes offer many advantages over conventional lathes and are an essential tool for any shop that specializes in small parts machining.