If your products rely on small precision components and demand stable mass production, complex geometry capability, and a balanced cost structure, our 5-axis Swiss-type CNC lathe covering Φ2–16 mm deserves serious consideration.

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Electrical terminals, connector pins, contact sleeves, precision shafts, micro fasteners—these components may measure only a few millimeters in diameter, yet they often determine the reliability, lifespan, and consistency of an entire product. As size decreases, machining difficulty increases: concentricity, surface finish, dimensional repeatability, and long-term stability all become far more demanding.

This is exactly where Swiss-type CNC lathes prove their value.

Why Swiss-Type CNC Is Ideal for Small Parts Machining

When machining small-diameter parts on conventional CNC lathes, manufacturers frequently encounter the same challenges:

●Slender workpieces lack rigidity and are prone to vibration

●Multiple setups increase positioning errors

●Batch consistency is difficult to maintain over long production runs

The Swiss-type CNC lathe takes a fundamentally different approach: the material moves with the main spindle, while the tools remain fixed.

With guide bushing support positioned directly at the cutting point, unsupported material length is minimized. From a mechanical standpoint, this design dramatically reduces vibration and deformation.

The result is simple but powerful:

Stable, high-speed, and repeatable production of small precision parts.

Not Only Micro Parts — Full Coverage from 2 mm to 16 mm

A common misconception about Swiss-type lathes is that they are suitable only for ultra-small components.

In reality, our 5-axis Swiss-type CNC lathe is designed to cover a wide machining range from Φ2 mm to Φ16 mm, making it a complete small-parts production solution rather than a niche machine.

Typical applications include:

●Φ2–5 mm: connector pins, electronic contacts, medical micro shafts

●Φ6–10 mm: electrical terminals, precision connectors, locating pins

●Φ10–16 mm: stepped shafts, functional bushings, complex small components

This wide diameter range allows a single machine to handle diverse product families, reducing equipment changes and improving production flexibility.

Complex Geometry Completed in One Setup

Modern small parts are rarely simple turned components.

Common features include: - Cross holes and angled holes - Multiple steps and profiles - Internal bores combined with grooves and chamfers - Thin-wall sections and asymmetric geometries

Thanks to multi-axis control and live tooling, a 5-axis Swiss-type CNC lathe can perform turning, milling, drilling, and tapping in a single setup.

This integrated process significantly reduces:

●Accumulated tolerance errors

●Manual handling

●Scrap and rework rates

For manufacturers, the benefits are clear: Higher accuracy, shorter cycle times, and more stable quality.

High Cost-Performance Means Real Production Value

“High cost-performance” does not simply mean a lower purchase price.

For real-world production, value is measured by:

●Long-term operational stability

●Consistent quality across large batches

●Ease of setup and changeover

●Controlled cost per finished part

Our Swiss-type CNC lathe is engineered specifically for high-volume small parts manufacturing:

●Proven machine structure for long-term reliability

●Coverage of mainstream small-diameter applications

●Suitable for electronics, connectors, medical, and precision hardware industries

●Balanced investment cost without unnecessary over-specification

This means you are not paying for extreme capabilities you do not need, while still achieving dependable precision and productivity.

Small Parts Are the Foundation of Scalable Manufacturing

In precision manufacturing, the real differentiator is rarely whether a part can be made.

It is whether it can be produced consistently, efficiently, and at scale.

Swiss-type CNC lathes were created for this purpose.