Swiss Turning
Swiss turning for small-diameter, feature-rich components that need repeatable precision, clean finishes and efficient production at scale.
Built for small parts with serious requirements.
Swiss turning is ideal for long, slender or highly detailed parts where support near the cut keeps the process stable. Best Machine Inc. uses Citizen Cincom Swiss-type lathes to produce precision components for sensors, instrumentation and compact mechanical assemblies.
Multi-axis machining, bar-feed automation and synchronized control let us complete complex turned and milled features in one process. That makes Swiss turning a strong fit for pins, fittings, miniature shafts, contacts, fastener-like parts and other small components with repeated features.
Our team brings the same ISO 9001 approach to Swiss work as the rest of the floor: clear process control, inspection discipline and practical feedback when a design can be easier to machine.
Where swiss turning works best.
Swiss precision, in-house since 2004.
Our Citizen Swiss turning centers run guide-bushing machining for small-diameter, high-volume parts that need to hold tight tolerances over long production runs. Backed by IEMCA bar feeding and ISO 9001:2015-certified processes, Swiss turning at Best Machine Inc. runs alongside our CNC turning, milling and EDM capability, so complex parts don’t have to move between vendors.
Frequently asked questions
What is Swiss turning best used for?
Swiss turning uses guide-bushing machines to support long, slender parts close to the cutting tool, which makes it the right process for small-diameter, high-precision parts that need tight tolerances held consistently across long production runs.
What size parts can you Swiss-turn?
Our Citizen Swiss turning centers handle bar stock up to 20mm in diameter, fed automatically with IEMCA bar feeders for efficient production runs.
What’s the difference between Swiss turning and CNC turning?
Swiss turning suits small-diameter, high-volume parts with very tight tolerances, using guide-bushing machines. Standard CNC turning on our Doosan and Mazak centers suits larger-diameter parts and short-to-medium runs. See our CNC turning page for details.
What materials work well for Swiss turning?
We regularly Swiss-turn aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, brass and engineering plastics for instrumentation, medical device and industrial customers.
Do you offer bar-fed production runs?
Yes. Our Citizen Swiss machines use IEMCA bar feeders for continuous, automated production once a part is qualified.
The machines behind the work.
Citizen Cincom D25-1M8
12 axes · Cincom System M800 · IEMCA Boss 338
Citizen L20E-2M10 Swiss
20 mm capacity · 8,000 rpm spindle · IEMCA Smart 320 Evo
Citizen L20E-2M8 Swiss
20 mm capacity · Mitsubishi control · IEMCA bar feeder
Have a swiss turning job ready?
Send a drawing, model or spec package and we will respond with practical feedback, honest pricing and a realistic lead time.