Production technology

As a contract manufacturer in Switzerland, we are well aware of the price sensitivity in our field. For us, this means we have to produce more efficiently than our competitors in neighbouring countries and ensure a continuous competitive edge

through innovation and improvement of processes and manufacturing techniques. One of the most important factors is our highly skilled and proactive workforce, which initiates improvement processes very directly and efficiently.

Turning

Excerpt from our machine list

Technology	Machine type
Sliding headstock lathes	Star EKAS, 12 axes Traub TNL 26, 13 axes Other Star sliding headstock lathes Total of 10 machines
Fixed headstock lathes	Mazak Integrex i-200 ST Mori-Seiki ZT-1000 Mori-Seiki ZT-1500 Mori-Seiki NZ-1500 Traub TL 65 Other fixed headstock lathes Total of 10 machines
Programming system	ESPRIT programming system for programming and simulation

The machines are equipped with bar loaders, gantry loaders or a mobile loading robot as a prerequisite for virtually 24/7 production.

Milling

Excerpt from our machine list

Technology	Machine type
5-axis CNC milling machines	Mori-Seiki NMV 5000 DNC Fehlmann Picomax Fehlmann Versa 825 Fehlmann Versa 650
4-axis CNC milling machines	Various Mori-Seiki machines Horizontal machining center SW BA322i
ESPRIT programming system	Simultaneous milling, multi-sided machining, free form milling

The workflow of the milling shop is designed for production batch sizes from 1 up to around 200 pieces. Thanks to state-of-the-art automation and feeding systems as well as tool magazines with up to 380 tools, we are able to respond very flexibly and cost-effectively even to express orders in small quantities.

Cleaning

Technology	Manufacturer, type
Parts cleaning	Ultrasonic cleaning system Dürr EcoCcore Medium: Hydrocarbon
Parts cleaning into cleanroom	Multi-chamber cleaning unit KKS H3-40-1101 Cleanroom: Class 7 according to ISO-Norm 14644-1

Surface treatment and external processes;

The fields of modern surface treatments and the possibilities offered by laser marking are now so broad that the latest processes can only be offered and properly mastered by highly skilled specialists. In order to be able to offer our customers the best solutions for their products, we work with selected partners that meet our high requirements in these areas. This allows us to concentrate on our core strengths. We take full responsibility for the finished and delivered product towards our customers and thus constantly and critically examine the quality of our partner companies.

Galvanic and chemical finishes