Five-axis continuous micro-milling, micro-drilling and electrical discharge machining
In micro-milling, the company has opted for continuous 5-axis machining as it always allows work to be carried out using very short tools. For Vuichard Michel S.A., software such as Hyper Mill offers the possibility of optimising tool lengths and easily defining toolpaths in continuous 5-axis machining.
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0.1 mm end mills in 65 HRC? Vuichard is up for the challenge!
Hard milling to diameters of less than 0.4 mm is not something everyone can manage…
Vuichard Michel SA has just acquired a 5-axis Matsuura LXo to rise to the challenge.
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The ‘p’th powers of the difference
In difficult times, a different strategy enables a company to stand out from the crowd. This oft-repeated maxim also holds true for small businesses. In the field of micromechanics, a subcontractor does not hesitate to invest in order to strengthen its highly specialised expertise.
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Vuichard SA: 50 years’ experience in EDM
Micro-machining is a key activity for the company, which has extensive expertise in high-volume machining. Its clients come from the jewellery and watchmaking sectors, as well as from microelectronics and the medical sector.
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Erosion: why not the series?
Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has found its way into the world of machining via the toolmakers and mouldmakers. However, this technique offers further potential, particularly in batch production. A subcontractor in the Haute-Savoie region has understood this for a very long time.
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