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Does Passivation Really Improve Corrosion Resistance on Swiss-Turned Stainless Steel Parts?
We see it every month: a client's Swiss-turned parts pass inspection, then rust in the field. Passivation is the fix most buyers overlook. Passivation significantly improves corrosion resistance on Swiss-turned…
How Do I Specify and Verify Plating Thickness Tolerance on Swiss CNC Parts Drawings?
Our shop floor sees this question every week: a buyer's drawing says "zinc plate" and nothing else, then the parts come back out of tolerance. You specify plating thickness tolerance…
How Much Does Anodizing, Nickel Plating, or Chrome Plating Affect the Dimensional Accuracy of Swiss CNC Parts?
We machine Swiss-turned parts 1 to tolerances as tight as ±0.005 mm — then watch them fail first article after plating. Surface treatment changes dimensions. Most drawings never account for…
What Special Considerations Apply When Swiss CNC Machining Engineering Plastics Like PEEK?
We handle PEEK orders every month — and nearly every first-time client underestimates how different it is from machining metal. The problems don't always show up at inspection. They show…
What Are the Machining Challenges and Cost Premium for Titanium Ti-6Al-4V on Swiss-Type CNC Lathes?
Every time a client sends us a drawing calling out Ti-6Al-4V, our production team pauses — not because we can't machine it, but because most buyers don't understand why the…
Is Free-Machining Brass (C36000) Suitable for High-Speed Volume Production on Swiss-Type Lathes?
Every week, our sourcing team fields the same question from purchasing managers in North America: which material actually holds up in high-volume Swiss-type production without killing tool life or blowing…
