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In a recent article from Modern Machine Shop, Senior Editor, Julia Hider highlighted a groundbreaking advancement in Swiss-type machining. Swiss-type machines are champions of efficiency and versatility in precision manufacturing. These machines have long been admired for their ability to handle intricate parts with unparalleled accuracy. Among the leading innovators in this field, Nomura DS has recently made waves with its groundbreaking NN-20J3XBTC model, especially noted for its unique dual B-axis feature. 

Photos by Julia Hider, MMS.

Swiss-type machines represent a pinnacle in the machining industry, renowned for their ability to produce complex parts with high precision. These machines excel in applications requiring tight tolerances and intricate geometries, making them top-performers in a variety of industries ranging from aerospace to medical device manufacturing.

For a firearm to be effective, it needs to be reliable, durable, consistent and accurate. When finished parts have burrs or other defects, the detrimental impact it has on the gun is severe. With Swiss machining, you avoid these issues and provide a product that can be trusted when needed most.

In the 1870’s the demand for Swiss watches required high volumes of precise parts for their coveted timepieces. Fixed head turning machines of the day were not capable of holding the tight tolerances required for these small diameter parts. So the Swiss watchmaking industry developed a different kind of turning machine.