Custom Online Swiss CNC Machining

Swiss cnc turning, also known as swiss cnc machining or swiss-style machining, is a precision manufacturing process that is highly effective for producing small, complex, and high-precision cylindrical parts.Yumei provides 3-axis,5-axis,6-axis and 8-axis swiss cnc machining service with tight tolerance up to 0.01mm.Upload your design to get instant quote.
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What is Swiss CNC Machining?

Swiss CNC machining (also called Swiss turning, Swiss-type machining, or Swiss automatic lathe machining) is a high-precision manufacturing process specifically used for producing small, complex, and tight-tolerance parts. Swiss-style machining originated in Switzerland in the 1870s, initially for the precise production of watch components. With Swiss CNC machining, parts as small as 0.5 mm in diameter with tolerances down to ±0.01 mm can be produced. Due to its high precision and minimal material waste during production, this technology has become one of the most efficient machining methods today. Yumei is equipped with 3-, 5-, 6-, and 8-axis Star and Tsugami Swiss-type machines, capable of meeting a wide range of machining requirements.
Typical Applications:
  • Medical Devices: Surgical tools, dental implants, and orthopedic screws with smooth, biocompatible surfaces
  • Aerospace: Fuel injector nozzles, sensor housings, and precision fasteners requiring strict tolerances
  • Electronics: Connectors, pins, and miniature components with high repeatability
  • Automotive: Fuel system, gearbox, and brake components with guaranteed precision and quality

From Swiss Turning Prototyping to Production

We provide end-to-end Swiss turning solutions, delivering high-precision components from single-piece prototypes to full-scale production runs. Our Swiss-type machines ensure tight tolerances, consistent repeatability, and efficient multi-operation machining.
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On-Demand Production

Custom parts produced instantly—low MOQ, fast delivery, and full control over cost and quantity.
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Rapid Prototyping

Quickly turn your designs into real parts with fast, accurate swiss cnc machining-perfect for design validation, engineering testing, and early-stage product development.
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Bridge Production

Low- and medium-volume CNC machining for market testing, pilot builds, and pre-production runs, ensuring smooth transition to large-scale manufacturing.

Materials for Custom Swiss CNC Machining

Our Swiss-type CNC machines support high-precision machining of aluminum, stainless steel, steel,brass, copper, titanium alloys, and engineering plastics such as POM, Nylon, and PEEK—ideal for complex small parts across aerospace,medical, automotive and electronics industries.
Metals Machining
Plastics Machining

Aluminum

Color:
Silver-white
Subtypes:
Aluminum 6061,6061-T6 Aluminum 2024, Aluminum 5052Aluminum 5083, Aluminum 6063, Aluminum 6082, Aluminum 7075,7075-T6, Aluminum ADC12 (A380)
Available Finish:
  • Anodizing Types II: 5-25 μm coating thickness, 16 color options
  • Type III (Hardcoat): 25-50+ μm thickness, Hardness 60-70 Rockwell C
  • Powder coating: 75-125 μm thickness, 2,000+ color options
  • Bead Blasting: 150-600 grit media for controlled surface texture
  • Plating: 5-25 μm thickness, Hardness 48-52 Rockwell C    

Brass

Color:
Yellow
Subtypes:
Brass C27400, Brass C28000, Brass C36000
Available Finish:
  • Polishing: Creates a smooth, glossy surface finish, ideal for decorative products and high-visibility products.
  • E-plating: Forms an effective corrosion-resistant protective layer via galvanizing, nickel plating, chrome plating, etc.
  • Anodization: Enhances corrosion resistance and adds color.
  • Passivation: Effectively inhibits oxidation of brass parts, extending their service life in harsh operating conditions.

Copper

Color:
Reddish-brown
Subtypes:
Copper C101(T2), Copper C103(T1), Copper C103(TU2), Copper C110(TU0), Beryllium Copper
Available Finish:
  • Polishing: Creates a smooth, glossy surface finish, ideal for decorative products and high-visibility products.
  • E-plating: Forms an effective corrosion-resistant protective layer via galvanizing, nickel plating, chrome plating, etc.
  • Anodizing: Enhances corrosion resistance and adds color.
  • Passivation: Effectively inhibits oxidation of brass parts, extending their service life in harsh operating conditions.
Magnesium

Magnesium

Color:
Light Silver-white
Subtypes:
Magnesium Alloy AZ31B, Magnesium Alloy AZ91D
Available Finish:
  • Anodizing: Forms a dense and hard oxide layer (magnesium oxide) on the surface to improve corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It can also be dyed in various colors such as black or gray.
  • E-plating: Forms an effective corrosion-resistant protective layer via galvanizing, nickel plating, chrome plating, etc.
  • Polishing: Creates a smooth, glossy surface finish, ideal for decorative products and high-visibility products.
  • Passivation: Effectively inhibits oxidation of brass parts, extending their service life in harsh operating conditions.

Steel

Color:
Silver-gray
Subtypes:
Steel1018,1020,1025,1045,1215,4130,4140,4340,5140,A36, Die steel, Alloy steel, Chisel tool steel, Spring steel, High speed steel, Bearing steel, Cold rolled steel, SPCC
Available Finish:
  • Anodizing: Forms a dense and hard oxide layer (magnesium oxide) on the surface to improve corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It can also be dyed in various colors such as black or gray.
  • E-plating: Forms an effective corrosion-resistant protective layer via galvanizing, nickel plating, chrome plating, etc.
  • Powder Coating: It offers strong durability and allows for a wide range of color and texture selections.
  • Heat Treatment:Uses controlled heating and cooling cycles to enhance the metal’s mechanical properties. This process increases hardness, improves strength

Stainless Steel

Color:
Silver-gray
Subtypes:
Stainless SteelSUS201, Stainless SteelSUS303, Stainless SteelSUS 304, Stainless SteelSuS316, Stainless SteelSUS420, Stainless SteelSUS430, Stainless SteelSuS431, StainlessSteelSUS440C, Stainless SteelSUS630/17-4PH, Stainless SteelAlS1304, Stainless SteelSUS316L
Available Finish:
  • Polishing: Creates a smooth, glossy surface finish, ideal for decorative products and high-visibility products.
  • Powder Coating: It offers strong durability and allows for a wide range of color and texture selections.

Titanium

Color:
Silver
Subtypes:
Titanium Alloy TA1, Alloy TA2, Alloy TC4/Ti-6Al 4V
Available Finish:
As machined, Polishing, Sand Blasting, Tumbling, Electropolish, Alodine, Anodizing, Electroless nickel, Painting, Powder coating, Brushed finish

ABS

Color:
Black,White
Subtypes:
ABS Beige(Natural)ABS Black, ABS Black Antistatic, ABS Milky White, ABS+PC Black, ABS+PC White
Available Finish:
  • Sanding:Remove obvious machining marks for a smooth surface
  • Painting:Color matching or applying a coating to enhance product appearance.
  • Vapor Polishing: Solvents can smooth transparent ABS and make it glossy.
  • Texturing: Add patterns or textures to increase friction and enhance a refined feel.

Acetal

Color:
Dark brown(coffee),Black,Blue,White
Subtypes:
Dark brown (coffee)POM 100AF, POM Black, POM Blue, POM White
Available Finish:
  • Machined Finish:CNC machining provides a standard surface finish.
  • Bead Blasted Finish:Creates a textured surface to improve grip and feel.
  • Polished Finish:Produces a smooth and glossy finish.

HDPE

Color:
Black, White
Subtypes:
HDPE Black, HDPE White
Available Finish:
Because HDPE parts are generally difficult to coat, they are often left in their machined state. Various CNC machining methods—such as milling, turning—along with suitable post-processing options, can produce different surface finishes.

Nylon PA

Color:
Blue,Black,White,Beige
Subtypes:
PA(Nylon) Blue, PA6 (Nylon)+GF15 Black, PA6 (Nylon)+GF30 Black, PA66 (Nylon) Beige(Natural), PA66 (Nylon) Black

PEEK

Color:
Beige,Black
Subtypes:
PEEK Beige(Natural), PEEK Black
Available Finish:
  • Machined Finish: CNC machining provides a standard surface finish.
  • Bead Blasted: Creates a textured surface to improve grip and feel.
  • Polished: Makes the surface smoother, improving appearance and reducing friction.
  • Coated: Enhance wear resistance and lower friction.

Phenolic

Color:
Black,Red
Subtypes:
Phenolic black,Phenolic red
Available Finish:
As machined, Painting, Powder coating, Brushed finish

Polycarbonate

Color:
White
Available Finish:
  • as-machined: retain the obvious lines left by the tools and machine tools during the machining process.
  • Vapor Polishing:Vaporize solvents to act on the surface, smoothing it for enhanced material transparency.
  • Bead Blasting:Creates a matte texture while eradicating minor blemishes.
  • Painting: Adds many colors to the product and forms a protective coating, enhancing appearance and extending service life.
  •  Laser Engraving:Engraves logos or customized patterns on the workpiece surface.
  • Anodizing:Effectively enhances the workpiece's corrosion resistance.

PVC

Color:
Black,White
Available Finish:
  • Painting/Coating: Enhance aesthetics (color customization) and add a protective layer against scratches.
  • Polished: Makes the surface smoother, improving appearance and reducing friction.
  • Texturing: Add patterns or textures to increase friction and enhance a refined feel.

Swiss CNC Machining Tolerances

Swiss CNC machining delivers exceptionally tight and consistent tolerances, especially for small and complex components,our standard tolerances for CNC milled metals is ISO 2768-m and ISO 2768-c for plastics,our cnc machined parts even can reach to 0.01 mm depending on the material, geometry, and machining process.
Permissible deviations in mm for ranges in nominal lengthsTolerance class:designation (description)
f (fine)m (medium)c (coarse)
Linear Dimensions
0.5 up to 3±0.05±0.1±0.2
over 3 up to 6±0.05±0.1±0.3
over 6 up to 30±0.1±0.2±0.5
over 30 up to 120±0.15±0.3±0.8
over 120 up to 400±0.2±0.5±1.2
over 400 up to 1000±0.3±0.8±2.0
over 1000 up to 2000±0.5±1.2±3.0
over 2000 up to 4000-±2.0±4.0
External Radius and Chamfer Heights
0.5 up to 3±0.2±0.2±0.4
over 3 up to 6±0.5±0.5±1.0
over 6±1.0±1.0±2.0
Angular Dimensions
up to 10±1º±1º±1º30'
over 10 up to 50±0º30'±0º30'±1º
over 50 up to 120±0º20'±0º20'±0º30'
over 120 up to 400±0º10'±0º10'±0º15'
over 400±0º5'±0º5'±0º10'

Surface Finishing for Swiss CNC Machining

Swiss CNC–machined parts can be enhanced with a range of surface finishes to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance. Common options include anodizing, electroplating, bead blasting, passivation, heat treatment, polishing, and deburring. These processes help achieve tighter surface roughness, higher wear resistance, and clean, professional-looking precision components for medical, aerospace, electronics, and automotive applications.

As Machined

As Machined
Ra 3.2μm / Ra 126μin
Removes sharp edges and burrs

Anodizing

Anodizing
Forms an oxide layer on the surface of metals (e.g., aluminum, magnesium) to provide durability and corrosion resistance.

Polishing

Polishing
Ra 0.2μm / Ra 8μin
Makes the surface smoother, improving appearance and reducing friction.

Sand Blasting

Sand Blasting
Ra 3.2μm / Ra 126μin
Removes sharp edges and burrs
Uses high-speed abrasive particles to strike the surface and remove rust, old coatings, oxides, and impurities.

Brushed Finish

Brushed Finish
Forms uniform, fine linear textures on metal or other materials through mechanical processing, creating a satin finish that is resistant to fingerprints.

Powder Coating

Powder Coating
Uses powder coatings for a dry finishing process, offering strong durability and allows for a wide range of color and texture selections.

Conventional Spray

Conventional Spray
Delivers uniform, fine-grained coverage for diverse surfaces. Easy to apply, fast-drying, and reliable—ideal for professional finishing, household touch-ups, and industrial coating needs. A trusted choice for consistent, smooth results.

Electroplating

Electroplating
Forms a dense, corrosion-resistant metal coating—such as through galvanizing, nickel plating, or chrome plating—by reducing dissolved metal cations using electric current.

Black Oxidize

Black Oxidize
Ra 3.2μm / Ra 126μin
Removes sharp edges and burrs
Uses high-speed abrasive particles to strike the surface and remove rust, old coatings, oxides, and impurities.

Electropolish

Electropolish
Removes micro-burrs and impurities from metal surfaces using electrochemical principles.

Alodine

Alodine
Immerses aluminum in a chromate solution to form a thin, dense conversion coating that improves corrosion resistance and enhances paint or coating adhesion.

Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment
Uses controlled heating and cooling cycles to enhance the metal's mechanical properties. This process increases hardness, improves strength

Smooth Machining

Smooth Machining
Ra 1.6μm / Ra 63μin

Fine Machining

Fine Machining
Ra 0.8μm / Ra 32μin

Why Choose Us for Swiss CNC Machining

Instant quotation

  You will receive quick quotation within 3-5 hours during working days after receving your design with detailed specifications,material,surface treatment and quantities

High quality

    As an ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified company,we ensure the quality of our processes and final deliverables always meet your expectations,our precision inspection equipments provide comprehensive inspection from basic measurement to high-precision standard,ensuring the accuracy and quality stability of the product.

On-time, fast delivery

Yumei equipped with 150+ sets of manufacturing devices,our swiss cnc machining with rapid turnaround and quick delivery of high-precision metal and plastic components in a few days.

Quick reaction with 24/7 online support

Yumei provides 24-hour/7 days online support to ensure that your doubts can be solved immediately.

Swiss CNC Machining Parts Customer Cases

Yumei deliver high-precision Swiss CNC components, from medical micro-shafts and aerospace pins to EV valves, semiconductor spacers, and robotic bushings. All parts meet micron-level tolerances, repeatable accuracy, and optimized surface finishes for demanding applications.
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Specialist Industries

We specialize in precision processing services of CNC turning, CNC milling, Automatic Lathe, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Cold Forging, our manufacturing processes ensure that each and every one of our customers receives a comprehensive solution for any need they may have.

Our parts are widely used in the industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Medical devices, Optics, Motorcycle, Electronics, Machinery and so on. No matter how complicated your project may be, we can produce what you need.

With more than 150 processing equipments, over 1000 customer cooperation cases; 16+ years of industry experience,over 98% of the qualified rate,our products proudly reach over 120 countries worldwide,our customer satisfaction reach above 95%.
Aerospace

Aerospace

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Automotive

Medical

Medical

custom bicycle parts

Energy

Motorcycle

Motorcycle

Electronic

Electronic

Robot

Robot

Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductor

Swiss CNC Machining Quality Control

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In-Production

At key machining stages, in-process inspections are carried out to ensure production stability. These include first article inspection, routine patrol inspections, real-time monitoring of critical dimensions, tool condition checks, machining parameter monitoring, and sampling inspections. This process helps to identify issues early and prevent defects from flowing into the next production stage.
All inspections are conducted in strict accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. Quality inspectors perform routine checks on all production parts every two hours to effectively prevent potential risks.

Post-Production

Full dimensional inspection or sampling inspection. If required by the customer, we can perform 100% dimensional inspection using CCD measurement systems, achieving a pass rate of up to 99%. Additionally, we provide 100% full appearance inspection, which is one of our unique strengths.
According to customer requirements, we conduct further tests such as coating thickness measurement, surface roughness testing, and hardness testing.
Outgoing Inspection:Before packaging, a final confirmation is carried out, including Verification of product quantities, Packaging integrity check, Random re-inspection。Our packaging solutions are tailored to customer requirements and the specific characteristics of each product. We offer a variety of packaging methods, including individual packaging, tray packaging, foam or sponge insert packaging, vacuum packaging, bulk packaging, and customized wooden crate packaging..

Precision measuring tools


CMM Testing — dimensional accuracy measurement

Coating Thickness Testing — coating thickness check

Film Thickness Test — film/plating thickness measurement

Surface Roughness Test — surface finish evaluation

Hardness Test — material hardness assessment

Projector Test — profile and key dimension inspection

Salt Spray Test — corrosion resistance testing

ISO and other certifications

Our company is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and IATF 16949:2016, providing strong institutional assurance for production stability and consistent quality.

Continuous improvement

We regard continuous improvement as the long-term core of quality management, constantly reviewing and optimizing manufacturing processes. We achieve comprehensive enhancements across process parameters, equipment efficiency, and inspection methods.

Continuous improvement

We regard continuous improvement as the long-term core of quality management, constantly reviewing and optimizing manufacturing processes. We achieve comprehensive enhancements across process parameters, equipment efficiency, and inspection methods.

Swiss CNC Machining FAQs

A: Swiss CNC machining is a precision turning process where the workpiece is supported by a guide bushing close to the cutting tool, allowing for tight tolerances and long, slender parts.

A: Common materials include stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, copper, and engineering plastics.

A: Typical tolerances up to ±0.01 mm, depending on part geometry and material.

A: Medical, aerospace, automotive, electronics, robotics, semiconductor, and precision instrumentation are primary users.

A: Swiss CNC uses a guide bushing for support, allowing precise machining of small-diameter, long parts with minimal deflection, unlike standard CNC turning.

A: Yes, Swiss CNC machines can handle multi-step, intricate, and high-precision features, including threads, grooves, and micro-holes.

A: Swiss CNC is suitable for single prototypes, small batches, and high-volume production runs, offering flexibility across volumes.

A: Options include polishing, anodizing, plating, passivation, PVD coating, black oxide, and bead blasting,etc.

A: We are very flexible with quantities. There is no strict MOQ – we can support single prototypes, small batches, and high-volume production. Our goal is to grow with our customers from the prototype stage to mass production.

A: Provide complete dimensions, tolerances, material specifications, surface finish requirements, and any special post-processing instructions.

Swiss CNC Machining Resources

We provide comprehensive precision machining services including Mill-Turn Machining, CNC Turning, CNC Milling, and Swiss screw machining for complex and high-accuracy components. By combining flexible CNC Turning for cylindrical parts, efficient CNC Milling for prismatic and multi-surface features, and high-volume Swiss screw machining for small, tight-tolerance parts, we can support both prototypes and mass production for automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical and other industries.
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