Swiss Machining Services

Tsugami SS20 Swiss Screw Machine

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Our Swiss machining capability allows us to provide customers with precision components at greatly reduced cycle times compared to traditional CNC turning. Swiss machining is particularly effective at higher volumes where the reduced labor costs can quickly overcome the upfront investment in dedicated tooling. An extensive inventory of existing tooling is readily available to further reduce or eliminate upfront tooling costs. Our Tsugami SS20 lathe is designed to shorten traditional set-up times which can make Swiss machining cost effective at lower quantities than expected. Machining capabilities include the ability to mill, drill, tap, face, and thread components up to 0.787" in diameter and 8.66" in length.

Precision Metal Machining, Inc. machines a wide variety of both standard and exotic materials and specialize in materials such as titanium, Custom 455 and 465 stainless steel alloys, and engineered plastics. Standard tolerances are typically ±0.005" with tighter tolerances of ±0.0002" held on a routine basis for customers in the medical, aerospace, military, and commercial manufacturing industries.

Many secondary finishing and assembly services are available to accommodate customer needs. These services include stainless steel passivation, heat treating, and part marking. We are ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified as well as ITAR and FDA registered and hold ourselves to the stringent quality standards that ensure customers receive components and services that exceed expectations. For more information about our Swiss machining capability, see the table below, or contact us directly.

Examples of Our Work

Swiss Machining Capabilities

Machining Processes

Milling Turning: Threading
Facing

Equipment: Tsugami SS20

Machinery Axis: 7

Part Diameter: Up to 0.787” (20 mm)

Part Length: Up to 8.66” (220 mm)

Tolerances: ±0.005” Typical
±0.0002” Close Work
Specific Tolerances Evaluated on a Per Project Basis

Materials (Metals)

Alloy Steel Aluminum Brass Copper Hastelloy Stainless Steel: Carpenter Custom 455
Carpenter Custom 465
All Alloys
Tantalum
Titanium
Tungsten

Materials (Plastic Polymers)

Celcon (POM) Radel Delrin: PTFE
UHMWPE

Secondary Services Offered

Assembly Engraving Heat Treating Laser Marking Cleaning: Passivation
Polishing
Prototyping
TIG Welding

Inspection: Brown & Sharpe CMM

Production Volume

Prototype Low Volume: High Volume
Blanket Orders Accepted

Lead Times Available: Quoted on a Job by Job Basis
New Projects – 8 Weeks Typical
Repeat Orders – 4-6 Weeks Typical
Actual Lead Time Dependent on Volume & Complexity

Additional Information

Industry Focus

Aerospace Medical Instrumentation Orthopedic Components: Implantable Medical Components
Military
Commercial Manufacturing

Industry Standards

ISO 9001:2008 Certified ISO 13485:2003 Certified: ITAR Registered
FDA Registered

File Formats

DXF IGES PDF Pro-E: SolidWorks
Most Major CAD Formats are Accepted