When should I choose Swiss turning?

When your part has a length-to-diameter ratio exceeding 10:1, or when you need very tight concentricity and fine surface finish on small parts—typically under 32mm diameter.

What are the advantages of Swiss turning?

Superior concentricity, fine surface finish, ability to machine long slender parts without deflection, and complex parts in a single cycle with live tooling.

What is the maximum diameter for Swiss turning?

Up to 32mm diameter. Parts larger than that are better suited to conventional turning.

Is Swiss turning more expensive?

Yes, but for high-volume small parts, the productivity and quality benefits often justify the cost.

What industries use Swiss turning?

Medical devices, electronics, automotive fuel systems, watchmaking, and any industry requiring small, high-precision cylindrical parts.

Swiss CNC

Swiss CNC turning uses a sliding headstock and guide bushing that supports the workpiece close to the cutting point, providing exceptional stability for long, slender parts with length-to-diameter ratios exceeding 10:1. Diameter capacity up to 32mm. Live tooling enables cross-holes, slots, and threads in a single cycle. The process delivers superior concentricity, fine surface finishes, and the ability to machine complex small parts in one setup. High-volume production with automated bar feeding is standard. Applications include medical instruments, electronics pins, automotive fuel system components, and watchmaking parts.

Our CNC Machining Services

From prototype to production — reliable quality, on-time delivery

We provide precision CNC machining services for a wide range of materials including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, titanium, PEEK, PTFE, acetal, nylon, and other engineering plastics. Our manufacturing capabilities cover 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling, as well as CNC turning, suitable for both prototype development and high-volume production runs.

With ISO 9001:2015 certification and a commitment to quality, we serve customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, industrial equipment, and consumer goods industries. Our in-house capabilities include surface finishing, anodizing, powder coating, heat treatment, and inspection with CMM and optical measurement equipment.

We offer competitive pricing, flexible lead times, and full material traceability. From simple brackets to complex precision components, we deliver parts that meet your specifications with reliable quality and on-time delivery.

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Materials

Aluminum 5083-H111

Aluminum 5083-H111 | 3.3547 | 54300| AlMg4.5Mn0.7

Aluminum 5083 (CNC) is a strain hardening aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for marine applications. Can be welded.

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Aluminum 6063

Aluminum 6063 | EN AW-6063 | 62400| AlMg0,7Si

Aluminum 6063 has good mechanical properties and can be heat treated. Suitable for aerospace applications. Can be welded.

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Aluminum 5052

Aluminum 5052 | EN AW-5052 | 3.3523 | AlMg2,5

Aluminum 5052 is a strain hardening aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for marine applications. Can be welded.

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Aluminum 2024-T351

Aluminum 2024-T351 | 3.1355 | 24530 | AlCu4Mg1

Aluminum 2024 is a high-strength alloy with excellent fatigue resistance. Suitable for aerospace applications.

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Aluminum 7050

Aluminum 7050 | EN AW-7050 | 3.4144| AlZn6CuMgZr

Aluminum 7050 has excellent mechanical properties with good ductility, high strength, toughness and good resistance to fatigue. Suitable for aerospace applications.

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Aluminum MIC-6

Aluminum MIC6

Aluminum MIC6 is a light weight material that can be easily machined at high speed and is free from tension, contaminants and porosity.

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Aluminum 6082-T651

Aluminum 6082-T651 | 3.2315 | 64430 | AlSi1MgMn

Aluminum 6082-T651 (CNC) has very similar composition and properties to 6061, with slightly higher tensile strength. Compliant with British Standards.

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Aluminum 2017A

Aluminum 2017A | 3.1325 | 24530 | AlCu4MgSi

Aluminum 2017 has a higher ductility and formability than Aluminum 2014 and has intermediate strength.

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Aluminum 7075-T651

Aluminum 7075-T651 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5.5MgCu

Aluminum 7075-T651(CNC) is an aerospace-grade material with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and strength and hardness comparable to steels. T651 is the temper of Aluminum 7075, and to achieve this temper, the alloy is solution heat-treated, stress relieved, and then artificially aged.

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Aluminum 2014

Aluminum 2014 | 3.1255 | 24345 | AlCu4SiMg

Aluminum 2014 is easily machined and can be hardened to get strengths comparable to steel, but is prone to corrosion. Suitable for aerospace applications.

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Aluminum 6061-T651

Aluminum 6061-T651 | 3.3211 | 65028 | AlMg1SiCu

Aluminum 6061-T651 is commonly used in aerospace, automotive and construction industry, as it is valued for its high strength, excellent machinability, and good weldability. The "T651" designation indicates that the material has been heat-treated to a specific level of hardness.

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Aluminum 7075-T7351

Aluminum 7075-T7351 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5.5MgCu

Aluminum 7075-T7351 is commonly used in aerospace and defense applications, as well as automotive and transportation, as it is valued for its high strength, excellent machinability and good fatigue resistance. The "T7351" designation indicates that the material has been heat-treated to a specific level of hardness.

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Aluminum 6061-T6

Aluminum 6061-T6 | 3.3211| 65028| AlMg1SiCu

Aluminum 6061 (CNC) is the most popular aluminum alloy. It has good strength-to-weight ratio, excellent machinability and natural corrosion resistance.

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Aluminum 6082

Aluminum 6082 | 3.2315 | 64430| AlSi1MgMn

Aluminum 6082 (CNC) has very similar composition and properties to 6061, with slightly higher tensile strength. Compliant with British Standards.

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Aluminum 6060

Aluminum 6060 | 3.3206 | AlMgSi

Alloy 6060 offers good strength, relatively good corrosion resistance and is suitable for decorative anodizing.

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Aluminum 7075-T6

Aluminum 7075-T6 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5,5MgCu

Aluminum 7075-T6 (CNC) is an aerospace-grade material with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and strength and hardness comparable to steels.

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Applications

Medical

Surgical instruments, dental tools, implant pins
Minimally invasive surgical components
Orthopedic guide pins and drill bits

Electronics

Connector pins, contacts, and small housings
Precision terminals and sensor components

Automotive

Fuel injection components, sensor pins
Small precision components for engine systems

Watchmaking

Precision small components
Movement parts and small gears

Aerospace

Small fittings, connector components, pins

Capabilities

Swiss CNC turning uses a sliding headstock and guide bushing to support the workpiece close to the cutting point. Provides stability for long, slender parts with length-to-diameter ratios exceeding 10:1. Diameter capacity up to 32mm. Live tooling enables cross-holes, slots, and threads in a single cycle. Superior concentricity, fine surface finish, and complex parts in one setup. High-volume production with automated bar feeding. Medical instruments, electronics pins, and automotive fuel system components are typical applications.

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Technical Specs

FAQs

What is Swiss CNC turning?

Swiss turning uses a sliding headstock and guide bushing that supports the workpiece close to the cutting point, providing stability for long, slender parts with high length-to-diameter ratios.
When should I choose Swiss turning?

When your part has a length-to-diameter ratio exceeding 10:1, or when you need very tight concentricity and fine surface finish on small parts—typically under 32mm diameter.
What are the advantages of Swiss turning?

Superior concentricity, fine surface finish, ability to machine long slender parts without deflection, and complex parts in a single cycle with live tooling.
What is the maximum diameter for Swiss turning?

Up to 32mm diameter. Parts larger than that are better suited to conventional turning.
Is Swiss turning more expensive?

Yes, but for high-volume small parts, the productivity and quality benefits often justify the cost.
What industries use Swiss turning?

Medical devices, electronics, automotive fuel systems, watchmaking, and any industry requiring small, high-precision cylindrical parts.