Swiss CNC machining is the method of choice when a part demands the combination of tight tolerances, long slender geometry, and high production volume — and Fairchild’s Swiss capabilities are built precisely for that challenge. With five Citizen Swiss lathes and the ability to hold tolerances to ±0.0002″, our shop routinely produces complex turned components that other machine shops decline due to their precision requirements. We work primarily with Tier 2 suppliers and OEMs across the aerospace, defense, and instrumentation industries — partners who need a long-term, reliable production source, not a one-time shop. Our blanket order and flexible release programs mean you can lock in pricing and capacity for a full year while releasing quantities on your schedule. Combined with a 95% on-time delivery rate, that’s the kind of supply chain reliability that keeps your production line moving.
- Ultra-Precise Manufacturing Consistent (±)0.0001″ tolerances with our advanced Swiss turning centers
- Complete Turnkey Solutions From raw material to finished part – we handle machining, heat treating, plating, and inspection
- Aerospace-Grade Quality — Swiss CNC machinery operated to AS9100D certified standards; ITAR registered for defense projects
- Proven Performance 95%+ on-time delivery with <0.2% rejection rate
- Single-Source Convenience One contact manages your entire project from quote to delivery
Q: What tolerances can Fairchild hold on Swiss CNC turned parts?
Fairchild’s Swiss CNC lathes routinely hold dimensional tolerances of ±0.0002″ (0.005mm). This level of precision makes Swiss turning the preferred choice for tight-tolerance components in aerospace instruments, fluid control valves, and defense assemblies where deviation is not an option.
Q: What is the maximum diameter for Swiss CNC machining at Fairchild?
Our Swiss lathes accommodate bar stock up to 32mm (approximately 1.25″) in diameter. This covers the majority of precision turned parts used in instrumentation, aerospace, and defense applications. For larger diameters, our CNC turning and milling capabilities can handle the work.
Q: What materials can you Swiss CNC machine?
We machine a broad range of materials on our Swiss lathes including brass, copper, aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, delrin, PEEK, inconel, titanium, alumel, chromel, monel, and a variety of special alloys. If your application requires a material not listed, contact us — chances are we’ve machined it before.
Q: What production volumes does Swiss CNC machining support?
Swiss turning at Fairchild is optimized for high-volume production — typically tens of thousands of parts per run. We also offer blanket order programs where you can commit to annual volume and release quantities on a flexible schedule throughout the year, giving you pricing stability without warehouse overhead.
Q: Is Fairchild AS9100 certified for Swiss machined aerospace parts?
Yes. Fairchild Precision Parts holds AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 certification. Our quality management system covers all machining processes including Swiss CNC turning, and all parts are subject to first article inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection before shipment.
