Swiss-style turning supports the bar close to the cutting zone, reducing unsupported material length during machining. This can benefit small-diameter or comparatively slender components where process stability is important.
Component assessment
The process is selected against bar diameter, component length, material behaviour, profile, required operations and production quantity. Not every small turned component requires Swiss-style manufacture; the route is chosen on technical and commercial merit.
Repeat manufacture
Once qualified, suitable components can be produced through a controlled automatic cycle with dedicated tooling and inspection requirements.