Swiss-type Machining

Aettram delivers custom Swiss machining services for complex, small-diameter parts through our vetted manufacturing network. By utilizing guide bushing technology to minimize deflection, we achieve rapid, high-precision results for slender components that standard lathes cannot match. Upload a CAD file to the Aettram Precision Engine for real-time pricing and design feedback. From medical instruments to aerospace fittings, we ensure quality from prototype to production with our ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and AS9100D-certified quality management system.

Swiss machining is a material-removal process that uses advanced CNC-controlled sliding-head lathes to perform cutting operations along and perpendicular to the workpiece axis. Unlike traditional setups, in which much of the bar stock is exposed, Swiss-type machines use a guide bushing that exposes only the section being machined. This minimal stick-out drastically reduces vibration and deflection, enabling simultaneous machining processes that deliver higher stability and superior precision.

Due to this efficiency, Swiss-type machining is the premier fabrication method for complex, small-diameter components in the automotive, medical, and aerospace industries. Aettram's capabilities are compatible with a vast range of materials, supporting applications from surgical and dental instruments to fuel injection components and hydraulic valve spools. Our extensive network of manufacturing partners enables us to supply these high-quality Swiss-machined parts globally, meeting your project needs wherever you are.