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Swiss-Type CNC Lathes: Driving Precision Machining Innovation in High-End Manufacturing
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Swiss-Type CNC Lathes: Driving Precision Machining Innovation in High-End Manufacturing

2025-11-14

Swiss-Type CNC Lathe

Core Definition and Design Features

  • Originated from the Swiss watch industry, initially used for machining tiny precision parts, and has now become the core equipment for high-end precision machining.
  • Adopts a "spindle box movement + guide bushing support" structure. Workpieces are positioned via guide bushings to reduce cantilever length and improve machining stability.
  • Compact layout of spindle and tools, mostly featuring dual-spindle and multi-turret designs, which can integrate compound functions such as milling, drilling, and grinding.

Key Technical Parameters and Advantages

  • Machining precision: Dimensional tolerance can reach ±0.001mm, and Surface Roughness Ra ≤ 0.2μm, meeting the requirements of precision parts.
  • Machining range: Mainly targets bar stock with a diameter of ≤32mm (some models can reach 50mm), excelling in machining slender shafts and tiny complex parts.
  • Efficiency advantage: Integrates multi-process compound machining, reducing clamping times, avoiding repeated positioning errors, and improving production efficiency.
  • Rigidity and stability: The machine body is made of high-rigidity cast iron or granite, combined with precision Linear Guides and ball screws, resulting in low operating vibration.

Typical Application Scenarios

  • Aerospace: Machining micro-sensors, precision fasteners, aerospace connectors, etc.
  • Medical equipment: Producing minimally invasive surgical instruments, implantable parts, medical catheter accessories, etc.
  • Electronic appliances: Manufacturing precision connectors, micro-motor shafts, electronic component pins, etc.
  • Watches and jewelry: Machining watch movement parts, tiny jewelry components, etc.

Core Differences from Ordinary CNC Lathes

Comparison Dimension
Swiss-Type CNC Lathe
Ordinary CNC Lathe
Structural Design
Guide bushing support + spindle box movement
Chuck clamping + tool rest movement
Machining Precision
Ultra-high precision (micron level)
Medium precision (0.01mm level)
Machining Objects
Tiny, slender, precision parts
Regular-size, general-purpose parts
Compound Capability
Strong (integrates milling/drilling/grinding, etc.)
Weak (mainly turning)
Equipment Cost
High
Relatively low