For micro components with micro features, OEMs partner with Nanotech Precision. Our multi-axis Swiss machining produces tight-tolerance micro components in a single setup.
Swiss machining, also known as Swiss turning, is a high-precision, multi-axis turning process ideal for manufacturing micro components and small-diameter parts with tight tolerances. Using advanced sliding-headstock lathes, it excels at producing long, slender, and intricate parts in a single setup — the go-to solution for demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, and electronics industries.
At Nanotech Precision, Swiss machining is a core strength. Our micro Swiss turning capabilities support diameters down to 0.008” (0.2 mm), with drilled features as small as 0.006”. With up to 10 axes of motion, B-axis capability, and live tooling up to 60,000 RPM, our Swiss machine shop is built for extreme precision and repeatability. Whether you need high volumes of surgical components or aerospace-grade inserts with micro features, we deliver tight-tolerance Swiss machined parts with outstanding surface finishes and process control.
Based in St. Michael, Minnesota — in the greater Minneapolis area — Nanotech Precision gives medical, aerospace, and electronics OEMs a domestic Swiss machining partner with the precision of a specialist and the reliability of a true production shop. For companies searching for Swiss machine shops in Minnesota or near Minneapolis, we offer local accessibility paired with world-class micro machining capability.
Swiss machining is a specialized CNC turning process in which the part is supported close to the cutting tool by a guide bushing, allowing precise, stable machining of small and delicate components. Originally developed for watchmaking, Swiss lathes now serve industries that demand micron-level accuracy and complex features in tiny parts.
Think of it as a tailor-made lathe optimized for components the size of a grain of rice. In Swiss turning, the cutting tool moves in multiple directions while the material slides in and out, enabling simultaneous operations on multiple sides of the part. That allows ultra-fine details and reduces the need for secondary machining or handling.
In today’s world of medical device miniaturization, aerospace innovation, and micro electronics, Swiss machining plays a crucial role in enabling advanced product design and scalable, high-quality manufacturing.
With decades of tooling and micro machining expertise, Nanotech Precision brings unmatched capability to micro Swiss machining projects. Our process stability, machine rigidity, and advanced Swiss machine tooling strategies let us consistently deliver ultra-precise Swiss turned components — even at the smallest diameters and highest volumes.
And we don’t try to win every project. We build responsible relationships with people who value what we bring to the table, and then we deliver, order after order. When your part design demands perfection in every detail, Nanotech is the Swiss machine shop to trust.
Nanotech Precision partners with OEMs in regulated industries that share alignment in values and purchase components with micro features at high volumes. The Innovation Lab partners with R&D groups in regulated industries developing next generation products. We target ideal-fit partners who share our values and have the potential to become strategic, long-term customers.
We have successfully Swiss machined diameters down to 75 microns (.003”) and will drill holes just as small if it makes sense. Share your drawing and we’ll confirm what’s achievable for your part.
Titanium, stainless steel, PEEK, Inconel, MP35N, and precious metals such as platinum, among others. If you’re working with a specialty alloy, ask us.
A guide bushing supports the part right at the cutting tool, which is what makes Swiss turning so stable for long, slender, small-diameter parts. With up to 10 axes and live tooling, we complete complex geometries in a single setup — reducing secondary operations and improving repeatability.
Yes. We are highly capable with micro EDM, femtosecond laser, and micro hole drilling in-house, so micro features can be added to Swiss-turned parts within one workflow — no outsourcing.
Yes. We’re based in St. Michael, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities. We give OEMs a domestic Swiss machining partner, important for supply-chain security, communication, and lead time.
Yes. We support everything from low-volume R&D through high-volume production, with a smooth transition via our Innovation Lab.
Nanotech Precision is ISO 13485:2016 certified (Cert. #5747MED001) and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certified.
Let’s talk about your Swiss machining project. Send us your drawing or your challenge, and we’ll let you know how we can best support your needs.
