CNC machining services are integral in today’s aerospace manufacturing industry, providing the high degree of precision and repeatability necessary to produce modern flight components. Swiss turning is especially optimized for the machining of aerospace parts, offering even better accuracy than conventional CNC lathes – especially in the case of small or miniature parts.
Why Choose Swiss Machining for Your Custom Aerospace Project?
Swiss machining is the ideal choice for aerospace manufacturing largely because the process can produce highly complex components in a single machining cycle. Swiss lathes accomplish this by combining typical turning operations with more flexible workpiece repositioning and/or live tooling. This machining flexibility allows for both rapid turnaround and higher accuracy by eliminating multiple setup stages, thus removing variation and human error from the process.
Precision Machining for Small or Miniature Aerospace Parts:
Swiss turning is often the optimum method for machining small and miniature aerospace parts – especially long, thin, cylindrical components. This is due to the design of the Swiss lathe, which holds the workpiece more rigidly with a moveable guide bushing positioned near the cutting tool, thus minimizing deflection and other manufacturing errors. For example, Superior Machining often works with custom turned aerospace components that measure under Ø1.496” x 2” in size.
More Advantages of Swiss Machining for Aerospace:
- Complex Geometry – Modern aerospace components often come with complex geometries, intricate designs, and extremely close tolerances. Swiss machines excel at these challenges, optimized for machining complex features such as deep holes, small diameters, and intricate contours.
- Minimal Material Waste – Swiss machines are highly efficient in material use, generating as little waste as possible. Not only is this the sustainable manufacturing solution, it’s also especially important for aerospace projects in which high-cost materials like titanium or exotic metals are commonly used.
- Excellent Surface Finish – Swiss machines can achieve a superior surface finish virtually free of defects. This is essential for many aerospace components that demand smooth, polished surfaces for aerodynamics or friction reduction.
Swiss Turning Services and Superior CNC Machining Solutions Since 1995
Backed by more than 25 years of quality American CNC machining services, our company knows what it takes to stay ahead in today’s highly competitive aerospace market. With over 100+ CNC workcenters at our disposal including advanced Swiss turning centers, Superior Machining & Fabrication is one of the most accomplished aerospace machining service providers for the Muenster, Texas region and beyond.
