Any shop or company that wants to be competitive needs to look at new ways to not only to achieve this but to also get ahead of their rivals in the marketplace. In shops where machining equipment dominates the answers vary. For some companies, the perfect response is to purchase a Swiss CNC machine.
What is the Purpose of a SWISS CNC Machine?
A Swiss CNC machine has multiple tasks or purposes. Unlike the workhorse – a basic metal working lathe, or even the traditional CNC machine, the Swiss CNC machine is more versatile in what it can do. It is not only the ability to perform complex actions; it is also the inherent capability to do so with less work involved. The benefits are not short but long-term benefits for the user.
Who Needs a Swiss CNC Machine?
When it comes to purchasing a Swiss CNC machine, some restrictions may apply. The equipment tends to be specialist. It leans towards a niche market where the consumer requires small batches of specialized machining. Batches for a run may also focus on specific and expensive work. Overall, those who may seriously consider purchasing Swiss CNC machines are:
- Conventional CNC machine shops: Companies who already have and run conventional CNC lathe equipment are facing a shortage of skilled labor. Purchasing a Swiss CNC machine allows a job shop to produce a complex job without significant intervention from an operator. If the shop continues to operate both types of lathes, the work can be successfully divided equitably, depending on the sizes of parts, diameter specifics, job complexity and the machine specifications
- Multispindle automatic shops: Reliance on CNC reduces the amount of skilled employees required to run a shop. This is perfect in industries where the numbers of skilled workers are actually decreasing. Moreover, in many screw machine shops, Swiss CNC screw machines are beneficial in producing what is currently in high demand – increasingly small batches. A Swiss CNC machine is better of running a small batch of close to 5,000 with greater efficiency and lower costs while retaining high quality than any automatic could. The Swiss CNC machine would be up, operating and completing this size batch while an automatic is still in the midst of being set-up.
- Automatic Swiss or Swiss-type shops: A Swiss CNC machine improves the ability of this type of shop to produce more complex and expensive jobs.
Purchasing a Swiss CNC machine is an expensive proposition. Yet, it is also an investment in the future of your shop. It can save you labor and time. Both of these translate into increased productivity and, subsequently profits to ensure your company retains a competitive edge in the marketplace.
