Explore VT machining's CNC Swiss Machining capability. Swiss-type machining guides bar stock through a sliding headstock for high-accuracy small, slender parts.
Swiss-type machining guides bar stock through a sliding headstock for high-accuracy small, slender parts. We quote from your files, give honest DFM feedback up front, and back each batch with dimensional inspection.
Design your CNC Swiss Machining part online — free 3D + 2D drawing builder
No CAD licence, no sign-up, no cost. Set your metal, dimensions and features in the browser, see the part update live in 3D, switch to 2D to add dimensions and tolerances, then send the drawing straight to our cnc swiss machining team for a quotation.
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CNC Turning BuilderConfigure CNC turned round metal parts with diameter, thickness, flats or keyway notches, drilled holes, and finishing requirements. Every builder includes the Freeform Corner & Region Editor: cut or add material of any shape directly on the 3D model, then submit an RFQ.This tool is for visual configuration only. Final dimensions, tolerances, materials, coatings, and manufacturability will be reviewed from your drawing or specification.
Paste a configuration JSON (from Export) or a copied RFQ summary. The product and all recognized parameters are applied automatically; unknown parameters are listed and skipped.
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CNC Turning Builder
Interactive visual preview for custom CNC machining configuration.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat turned parts fit this builder?
Discs, flanges, spacers, bushings, seal rings and other round parts. You set the outer diameter (inch or mm), thickness/length, optional center bore, bolt hole patterns, flats or keyway notches, and edge treatment.
Can I specify runout, concentricity and surface finish?
Yes. Runout/concentricity and flatness/parallelism are captured as engineering requirements, and face finish can be specified from Ra 3.2 down to Ra 0.4 or custom.
CNC Swiss Machining is a subtractive process in which the workpiece rotates in a spindle while a stationary tool removes material, generating cylindrical geometry — outer diameters, bores, faces, tapers, grooves and threads — with excellent concentricity and roundness.
At VT machining the process runs under full CNC control on calibrated equipment. In practice, that means this: Swiss-type machining guides bar stock through a sliding headstock for high-accuracy small, slender parts. If you do not have a CAD file yet, the free 3D + 2D builder on this page will produce a drawing we can quote from.
How CNC Swiss Machining Works at VT machining
The metal bar or billet rotates in the spindle while single-point tools shape outer diameters, bores, faces, grooves and threads. Constant surface speed control keeps cutting conditions stable from large to small diameters.
Programming is driven directly by your 3D model or print. Work-holding, tool selection and the cutting strategy are planned around the critical features and the material before the first chip is cut. First-off inspection confirms the process is centred before production continues.
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Send your drawing
CAD model, PDF print — or a drawing you build free on this page. We reply with feasibility, price and lead time.
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Setup & tool selection
Chucking or bar feed, insert geometry and constant surface speed are set for the material.
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CNC Swiss Machining run
First article is verified against the print before the balance of the batch is released.
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Inspection & dispatch
In-process checks plus final inspection, with CMM reports, mill certs and FAIR on request.
CNC Swiss Machining Tolerances & Surface Finish
Turned metal holds diameter tolerances to about ±0.005 mm with concentricity within 0.01 mm and good roundness. Turned finishes of Ra 0.4–0.8 µm are achievable with finishing passes and sharp tooling.
Exact achievable figures depend on the alloy, the feature size and the part geometry. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we will advise feasibility up front.
CNC Swiss Machining — capability summary
Diameter range
Ø1–400 mm
Max length
Up to 900 mm between centres
Diameter tolerance
±0.005 mm
Concentricity
Within 0.01 mm
Surface finish
Ra 0.4–0.8 µm
Lead time
Prototypes 5–10 days · production 10–20 days
Documentation
Dimensional report, material certificate, FAIR on request
Figures are typical in-house capability. Send your drawing and we will confirm what is achievable for your specific part.
CNC Swiss Machining by Metal — Choose Your Material
Select the alloy you are working in to see material-specific capability, design guidance and applications.
A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Consistent diameters, standard thread forms and avoiding extremely long, slender features help metal turned parts stay concentric and economical. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
We complete metal components with the secondary steps your drawing calls for. We arrange heat treatment, surface treatment, marking and assembly as needed. Tell us the final spec and we will plan the full route so parts arrive ready to use.
CNC Swiss Machining Quality & Inspection
Consistent quality comes from disciplined process control. Critical dimensions on metal parts are checked in-process and verified at final inspection using calibrated instruments and, where required, CMM measurement. Full documentation — dimensional reports, mill certs, FAIR — is available when your programme needs it.
Industries That Order CNC Swiss Machining
CNC Swiss Machining parts made by VT machining go into the sectors below. Each page lists the typical components, preferred alloys and the tolerance expectations for that industry.
Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.
Have a drawing ready? Send it with your quantity and material for a quotation, usually within one business day.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Swiss Machining?
Turned the material parts are produced from bar or chuck stock across a wide diameter range.
Does CNC Swiss Machining require dedicated tooling?
Most CNC Swiss Machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Swiss Machining?
Achievable tolerances for CNC Swiss Machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Turning holds diameter tolerances to around ±0.005 mm with concentricity within 0.01 mm. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What is CNC Swiss Machining and how is it done?
CNC Swiss Machining refers to swiss-type machining guides bar stock through a sliding headstock for high-accuracy small, slender parts. VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
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