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NORTHWEST SWISS-MATIC EXPANDS SWISS SCREW MACHINING OPERATIONS
--ADDS 7 AXIS SIMULTANEOUS MACHINING CAPABILITIES

 

Complex machining of high precision parts up to 2-3/4 inch OD and up to 12 inches in length in one operation is now available from Northwest Swiss-Matic, precision screw machine parts manufacturer. Ideal for producing families of precision parts in a single, fast setup, Northwest Swiss-Matic's new capabilities allow more economical production of both short and long part runs.

The company has expanded it operations to include new Eurotech QuattroFlex 710 turn/mill center and an AutoBar 400 automatic loader. This system consolidates machining operations previously done on up to four different machines, thereby eliminating part handling between machines and reducing machine setup to only one machine with a simple and fast setup operation.

The seven axis simultaneous machining operations include contouring, milling of flats, hexes and squares and rigid tapping to form spools, sleeves, pistons and valve assemblies for use in automobiles, appliances and medical equipment.

Northwest Swiss-Matic is an employee-owned, 125 person operation with more than 30 years experience. As a full-service company, it is equipped with latest CNC vertical machining centers, CNC turning equipment, Escomatic wire machines CNC Swiss and Multiple Spindle screw machines. Northwest Swiss-Matic has a complete statistical process control program to guide all phases of its production, state-of-the-art roundness testing and a full range of QC equipment guided by highly trained, highly motivated owner-operators. The company is a certified supplier to many Fortune 500 companies and meets MIL-I-45208 and the intent of MIL-Q-9858.0.

The combination of services and part procurement options available from Northwest Swiss-Matic include just-in-time delivery, complete family of parts production plus responsibility for entire subassemblies.

Northwest Swiss-Matic is "EDI Ready" to communicate on part project requirements.