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What is a Swiss Machine in CNC? / /

A Swiss CNC machine, sometimes referred to as a Swiss automatic lathe or Swiss type lathe, is a manufacturing tool able to produce small, complex parts with extremely tight tolerances. During the Swiss machining process, the bar stock is held tightly for increased precision. Only the portion of the bar stock to be machined is fed into the tooling area. The raw material can move back and forth along the Z-axis or turn while tools subtract material from the workpiece. Multiple zones of the Swiss CNC machine can operate simultaneously.

Types of Products Swiss Machines Make / /

Swiss machines are primarily used to create small parts with turned features but can also be used for other complex designs without turned features. Parts made by a Swiss machine include those with tight tolerances, high precision, complex geometries, and an excellent surface finish. There is no need for a secondary process unless desired. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, dental, military, electronics and more, all use parts made by Swiss CNC machines.

Elements Considered in Swiss Machine Quotes? / /

The cost of Swiss CNC machining depends on the design of the part, material selected, quantity ordered, turnaround time and labor.

Design

Swiss machining can produce parts with tight tolerances, turned features and complex geometries. The cut length, accuracy needed, and the complexity of the design can add to the cost. The more complex the design, the higher the cost.

Material

The type of material selected can influence the cost of Swiss CNC machining. Stainless steel, aluminum and brass are a few of the materials that are used during Swiss CNC manufacturing. Material thickness and size are also a factor.

Quantity

The cost of Swiss CNC manufacturing is also affected by the volume of parts ordered. Ordering larger quantities of identical parts can help to reduce costs. As a CNC process, Swiss machining has a high rate of repeatability.

Turnaround Time

Swiss machining is an automated technology, which helps to reduce turnaround time. Swiss machines have been known to produce parts faster when compared to other processes. In addition, the parts produced have a fine finish, eliminating the need for secondary processing.

Labor

As Swiss CNC manufacturing is an automated, labor costs are reduced. Most labor charges will be for design assistance and setting up the machine. Set up for bulk orders is reduced as the cost is divided over a larger number of pieces. Some manual labor may add an additional cost if post processing is necessary.

CNC Services Offered and Quoted by Fathom / /

Trust Fathom with your next Swiss CNC machine project. In addition to Swiss CNC machining, Fathom also offers CNC 3 & 5 AXIS, CNC milling and turning, sinker EDM, wire EDM and more. Finishing and post-processing services are also available including welding, deburring and bead blasting. Swiss CNC machining is just one of 28 manufacturing services offered by Fathom.

Additive Manufacturing

  • FDM
  • SLS
  • SLA
  • Polyjet
  • MJF
  • DMLS
  • DLS
  • STEP (Evolve)

CNC Machining

  • CNC (3 & 5 Axis)
  • CNC Lathe
  • Precision Grinding
  • Wire & Sinker EDM

Injection Molding

  • Injection Molding
  • Tooling
  • Compression Molding

Metal Cutting and Forming

  • Thermoforming
  • Sheet Metal Punching
  • Sheet Metal Cutting
  • Metal Forming
  • Laser Cutting
  • Water Jet Cutting
  • Chemical Etching
  • Welding
  • Micro Cutting

Standalone

  • Die Casting
  • Urethane Casting
  • Composite Layups
  • Extrusion
  • Post Processing & Finishing
    • Pad Printing
    • Powder Coating
    • Bead Blasting
    • Surface Grinding
    • Polishing
    • Anodize
    • Powder Coat Passivate
    • Chemfilm
    • Vacuum Metallization
    • Silkscreen
    • Plating
    • Tumbled

CNC Quote Times / /

With Fathom’s SmartQuote online platform, you can receive a Swiss CNC quote in as little as 1 hour, usually within 24 hours. Need a Swiss CNC machine quote? Do you want to calculate costs on another manufacturing service? Fathom’s Swiss CNC machine lead times are as follows:

  • Parts as soon as 5 days

CNC Machines Used by Fathom / /

Fathom’s manufacturing facilities are powered by over 530 machines, including mills, lathes, presses, press brakes, turret punches and additive systems. Fathom has equipment dedicated to metal prototype fabrication, including lasers, waterjet machines, finishing tools, autodeburring, 4 slide machines, multi-slide machines, press brakes, 300-ton presses, 22-ton presses, wire EDM machines, seely slide forming tools and 35-ton blanking presses.

Fathom provides not just Swiss CNC manufacturing but also hybridized services leveraging prototype fabrication and additive manufacturing. Need metal prototype fabrication as part of a more complex project? Fathom can handle it. A recent case study is listed below where Fathom delivered 20,000 parts in 27 days using 55+ tools, including metal prototype fabrication services:

Case Study //

Real Customers. Real Results.

A customer came to Fathom with a complex project that spanned the technologies and processes of rapid production—and needed it done fast. Fathom delivered.

20,000 Parts // Within 27 Days
55+ Tools to Injection Mold 15,000 Parts First Article in 2 Weeks
15,000

55+ Tools to Injection
Mold 15,000 Parts

First Article in 2 Weeks

3,000+ 3D Printed Parts
3,000

3,000+ 3D
Printed Parts

2,000+ Metal Fabricated Parts
2,000

2,000+ Metal
Fabricated Parts

Hybridized Services Used //

3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing—PolyJet, SLS, MJF.

DFM Analysis + CAD Mods.

CNC Machining. Laser Cutting.

Stamping. Die Cutting. Post-Opp Drilling.

24-hour Turnaround Urethane Casting.

Injection + Compression Molding.

Model Finishing. Insert Assembly.

Advanced Project Management.

Fathom’s Locations for CNC Services / /

CNC Milling Locations Nationwide

Fathom’s manufacturing network has nine locations across the United States with CNC capabilities. Our CNC locations are:

HEADQUARTERS
1050 Walnut Ridge Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2016
ITAR

ARIZONA
444 W. 21st St. Ste. 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
ISO 9001:2015
NIST 800-171 Compliant
ITAR

FLORIDA
14000 N.W. 58th Court
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
ISO 13485:2016

CALIFORNIA
620 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
NIST 800-171 Compliant
ITAR

ILLINOIS
1207 Adams Drive
McHenry, IL 60051
1401 Brummel Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified

MINNESOTA
13758 Johnson Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304

TEXAS
1801 Rowe Lane
Pflugerville, TX 78660
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2016

1513 Sam Bass Rd
Round Rock, TX 78681
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016

CNC Materials Available and Considered for Swiss Machine Quotes / /

As a leading US-based manufacturer offering nationwide coverage, Fathom offers both CNC machining services for both metal and plastic. Materials ready for Swiss CNC manufacturing include:

METALS OPTIMAL QUANTITY TOLERANCES (+/-) ADVANTAGES & CONSIDERATIONS FINISH & APPEARANCE
Stainless Steel 1-1000 +/- 0.005″
  • High Strength
  • High Corrosion Resistance
  • High Weldability
  • Standard Machined Finish
  • Tumbled
  • Bead Blasted (Sand or Glass)
  • Polished
Low Carbon Steel 1-1000 +/- 0.005″
  • Common Steel
  • High Machinability & Weldability
  • Can Be Hardened
  • Not Corrosion Resistant
Aluminum 1-1000 +/- 0.005″
  • High Strength, Low Weight
  • High Machinability
  • Low Cost
Brass 1-1000 +/- 0.005″
  • Corrosion & Chemical Resistant
  • High Density & Strength
  • Non-Conductive
PLASTICS OPTIMAL QUANTITY TOLERANCES (+/-) ADVANTAGES & CONSIDERATIONS FINISH & APPEARANCE
HDPE 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • Medium Impact Strength
  • Flexible (Shore D70)
  • FDA Compliant
  • No Water Absorption
  • Standard Machined Finish
  • Tumbled
  • Flame or Vapor Polished (Acrylic Only)
PC 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • Medium Tensile & High Impact Strength
  • Maintains Properties Over Range of Temperatures
  • High Optical Clarity (Clear)
ABS 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • Medium Tensile & High Impact Strength
  • Electrical Insulator
  • High Machinability
  • Low Cost
Acrylic 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Can Be Polished for High Optical Clarity
Nylon 6/6 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • High Tensile & Medium Impact Strength
  • Maintains Properties Over Range of Temperatures
Acetal (Delrin®) 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • Medium Tensile & Medium Impact Strength
  • Holds Machining Tolerances Well
  • Good Wear & Fatigue Resistance
ULTEM® 1-100 +/- 0.008″
  • High Tensile Strength
  • High Working Temperature Range (335°F)
  • Electrical Insulator
  • High Optical Clarity (Clear)

Swiss Machine Quotes FAQs / /

Q: Does Fathom offer Swiss machine services?

A: Yes, Fathom offers Swiss machine services.

Q: What is a Swiss machine?

A:  A Swiss machine is an automated CNC manufacturing tool able to produce small parts with complex designs and tight tolerances.

Q: Is Fathom ISO certified?

A: Fathom’s certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, and ISO 13485:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom ITAR certified?

A: Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom AS9100:2016 certified?

A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom NIST 800-171 certified?

A: Yes, Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: What does CNC stand for?

A: CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control.

Q: What is Swiss style turning?

A: Swiss style turning refers to the use of a Swiss CNC machine during manufacturing to produce small complex parts with turned features.

Q: How do you use a Swiss machine?

A: Swiss CNC machinery is operated by skilled machine operators. As a CNC technology, the design is first programmed and then the part is made through automation.

Swiss Machine Quotes / /

Do you need a Swiss CNC machine quote for an upcoming project? Are you looking to calculate costs? Use Fathom’s SmartQuote application for a fast quote on any file.

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HEADQUARTERS //
1050 Walnut Ridge Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
877-FATHOM-8

ARIZONA
444 W. 21st St. Ste. 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-966-2300

CALIFORNIA
46758 Lakeview Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538

COLORADO
7770 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229
303-288-6855

FLORIDA
14000 N.W. 58th Court
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-889-3280

ILLINOIS
1207 Adams Drive
McHenry, IL 60051
815-385-7500

1401 Brummel Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007
847-952-8088

MINNESOTA
13758 Johnson Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
763-755-7575

NEW YORK
1920 Slaterville Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-7070

401 W. Shore Blvd.
Newark, NY 14513
315-331-7680

TEXAS
1513 Sam Bass Rd.
Round Rock, TX 78660
512-255-1477

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