Meeting the Needs of a Fast-Moving Industry
North Carolina’s electronics and technology sectors continue to grow, from circuit board manufacturing to telecommunications hardware to medical device electronics. These industries rely on small, highly precise metal components to make their products work reliably.
Producing these parts requires exceptional control over tolerances, surface finishes, and material selection. Swiss turning is the go-to solution for creating these critical pieces, and at Wilson Machine & Tool, we’ve built our processes to deliver exactly what NC’s high-tech manufacturers need.
What Makes Swiss Turning Ideal for Electronics?
Swiss-type CNC lathes use a sliding headstock and a guide bushing to support long, slender workpieces very close to the cutting point. This design virtually eliminates deflection and vibration. The result? Parts with extremely tight tolerances and exceptional surface finishes.
For electronics applications, where precision is often measured in thousandths of an inch, this is vital.
Swiss turning is perfect for:
- Electrical connectors and pins.
- Sensor housings.
- Small, complex enclosures.
- Custom fasteners and fittings.
At Wilson Machine & Tool, our Swiss lathes are programmed with advanced CAM software to optimize cutting paths, reduce cycle times, and maintain the quality our customers demand.
Supporting North Carolina’s Tech Ecosystem
Companies in Raleigh’s Research Triangle, Charlotte’s manufacturing corridors, and tech hubs across NC need suppliers who can deliver precision and flexibility.
Electronic component production isn’t one-size-fits-all. Prototypes require careful, fast turnaround, while production runs demand consistent quality over thousands of pieces.
Our Swiss turning services are designed to handle both. We collaborate closely with our customers to understand critical features and inspection needs, ensuring parts arrive ready for assembly with minimal downstream processing.
Material Expertise for High-Performance Components
Electronics manufacturing often involves specialized materials:
- Stainless steels for corrosion resistance.
- Brass for electrical conductivity.
- Aluminum alloys for weight-sensitive designs.
- High-performance plastics like Delrin and PEEK for insulating properties.
At Wilson Machine & Tool, we have experience machining all these materials to the tight tolerances required for high-tech applications.
Integrated Quality from Start to Finish
Precision machining for electronics isn’t just about cutting metal. It’s about ensuring every dimension, finish, and feature is repeatable and verifiable.
Our ISO 9001:2015-certified processes include:
- Careful design review and setup planning.
- In-process inspections with precision tools.
- First-piece and final inspections to customer specs.
- Complete documentation for traceability.
Electronics manufacturers know they can’t afford surprises. At Wilson Machine & Tool, we make sure they don’t have any.
Let’s Build NC’s High-Tech Future Together
If you’re in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or Georgia and need Swiss-turned components for electronics manufacturing:
- Begin a Quote to see how we can help.
- Contact us to discuss your design and production needs.
At Wilson Machine & Tool, precision is more than capability—it’s our commitment to your success.