| The sliding
headstock mechanism on Swiss machines affords them the distinct
advantage over traditional machining because the part is feeding through
a support ‘guide bushing’ which is directly around the machines
spindle bearings, and thus the part is consistently being machined at
the point of maximum rigidity. Minimizing part deflection while
maximizing barstock support are the reasons why Swiss machines are chosen
for smaller complicated parts as well as long thin parts, both of which
present workholding problems if produced using any other means.
Our bank of Swiss equipment contains the largest bar capacity, fastest
and most accurate machines on the market today. Our M32, M16 and L20 Citizen
lathes can perform simultaneous turning and milling operations on two
spindles for up to 13 axes of machining capabilities and on bars from
1mm up to 32mm in diameter, making it possible for us to produce virtually
any part configuration complete in one machining operation.
Simply put, there are no finer Swiss machines around. |