Swiss machines excel at producing small parts, and they’re invaluable in fields like precision medical machining. However, many shops focus exclusively on high-volume production runs, creating significant challenges for manufacturers that need Swiss machined prototypes or low-volume parts.
At KT Tech, Inc., we’re ready and willing to produce your Swiss machined prototypes and low-volume runs. By investing in advanced equipment and building years of expertise, we’ve established ourselves as experts in this specialized field. Our ability to prototype on Swiss machines allows you to optimize your parts for production from the start, eliminating potential delays from redesigns and reducing long-term costs.
The Flexibility to Machine Any Swiss Part
Because Swiss prototype shops are so rare, manufacturers are often forced to create these parts with conventional machining. This alternative can be adequate for a project’s initial stage. However, when transitioning from low-volume Swiss machining to full production runs, redesigns may be required to ensure the part is optimized for the new equipment, creating unexpected costs and delays.
We've focused on this critical market need since our founding. Today, we routinely handle low-volume Swiss machining projects from 1 to 50 parts, and our design for manufacturing expertise ensures smooth transitions to full production.
Years of diverse projects have allowed us to build both the technical knowledge and the tooling library to handle virtually any low-volume challenge, including:
Micro parts: We excel in the art of machining these tiny components, which we define as parts smaller than 1/8 of an inch or with features less than 1/16 of an inch. Micro part machining require specialized equipment, facilities, and processes, and our careful approach ensures high-quality results.
Extreme diameter-to-length ratios: Our mastery of specialized techniques and setups enables us to machine parts with extreme diameter-to-length ratios (like the one in the image at the top of this blog) consistently and precisely.
Our Key to Efficiency: Advanced CAM Systems
Many Swiss shops are so focused on large runs that they have no need for any sophisticated CAM software. In fact, some shops manually program G-code, knowing they only change their projects every few months.
However, because our rapid prototype services require agility, we’ve invested in CAM software that simplifies our projects. With this technology, we can program complex operations quickly and validate them through simulations before we begin the part.
Our CAM software also enables us to create sophisticated tool paths for advanced operations like 3D surface milling. This programming capability, paired with our expertise, allows us to deliver small-batch parts with competitive pricing and lead times.
The Perfect Choice for Swiss Prototyping
When you need prototype machining services, it’s always best to partner with a shop that has extensive experience in this highly specialized area. We understand the unique challenges of low-volume Swiss machining projects, and our expertise allows us to maximize the efficiency of your prototyping stage. We can help you optimize your design from the start with our design for manufacturing expertise, leading to a smoother transition as you move into production.
Request a quote today to learn how our California machine shop can tackle your next project. With our specialized capabilities, we’re ready to fill the market gap in Swiss prototyping and low-volume production.
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