Swiss Lathe Turning

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A Swiss Lathe Turning service for those who look for transparency, reliability, and consistency.

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Processes

Swiss Lathe Turning at Rototip

Order from Rototip and get the best quality!

When speed & accuracy is critical for your mass produced parts, we assist you with our partners’ Swiss Lathe Turning machines. Whether you require basic turning at lowest costs for parts with diameters as small as 12mm or seek advanced 10-axis Swiss Lathes for complex components demanding precision, drop us an email.

From prototyping to high-volume production, every part produced through Rototip's Swiss lathe process comes with quality documentation, ensuring that your specifications are met.

Thread Whirling

For producing precise, small-diameter threads when ordering parts at Rototip. Ideal for tight tolerances and fine-thread profiles.

Cross Drilling and Milling

For when you require Rototip to create complex geometries like holes, pockets, and undercuts on intricate parts on a Swiss lathe.

Polygon Turning

When cylindrical workpieces shall be turned into non-circular or polygonal profiles for improved gripping, Rototip employs Swiss lathe turning.

Production Stages

1. Preparation and Planning

Study the design and the materials.
Choose appropriate tools and set up the machine.

2. Manufacturability Discussions

Operator to discuss the tool path and tooling with Rototip Engineers
Rototip agrees with the customer on potential modifications on the design

3. Programming and Machining

Secure the workpiece using fixtures or clamps.
Execute machining operations using the G-codes programmed

4. Real-time Quality Control

With every new operation, monitor dimensions and finish.
Operator to address deviations if needed & communicate with Rototip.

5. Post-Machining Inspection

Complete full inspection of the part for accuracy and quality.
Invite Rototip for FAI (First Article Inspection
Deliver the parts to Rototip as per Rototip’s Part Handling guidelines.

6. Packaging and Documentation

Rototip to organise additional processes (surface treatments or coatings) if required.
Following the final in-house or third-party quality control, Rototip to complete packaging and keep detailed records for traceability.

Materials

Material	Grade
Thermoplastics	POM-C, POM-H , Kestamid, PA, PA 6, PA 66, PE, PP, PET , BASF Cellasto, PTFE , PVC , PVC-U, PVDF, PEEK, PMMA, PC , HDPE, Divinycell HCP50, Mitsubishi Chem. Ertacetal, Mitsubishi Chem. Ertalyte, Mitsubishi Chem. Ertalon, FR-4
Low Carbon Steel	S235JR, ST - 52
Steel	GG 25 (0.6025), Spring Steel, GG 25 (0.6025)
eBalta	Pw 920, 1200
Plastic	POM-C, POM-H , Kestamid, PA, PA 6, PA 66, PE, PP, PET , BASF Cellasto, PTFE , PVC , PVC-U, PVDF, PEEK, PMMA, PC , HDPE, Divinycell HCP50, Mitsubishi Chem. Ertacetal, Mitsubishi Chem. Ertalyte, Mitsubishi Chem. Ertalon, FR-4, ABS UL 94 HB, ABS , PA 12, PP Sheet, Natural, PP Sheet, Gray (Ral 7032), ABS UL 94 HB, ABS , PA 12
Nickel Alloy	Inconel 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Kovar

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Why Rototip

Process never been easier!

Best factories and workshops deliver quality but can hardly respond to customer demands on agility, price, close collaboration. Online manufacturing platforms are agile but overlook the requirements on quality, consistency and reliability. Enter Rototip. We focus on ensuring supply of top quality parts delivered consistently, sustainably, and reliably.

Your Own Manufacturing Shop Would Not Be This Close to You

Always direct contact with our manufacturing team on the shop floor from the beginning (requesting a quotation and manufacturability feedback) till the end (to delivery of the package)

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