Precision Components and Industrial Fasteners for Aerospace, Medical, Communication, and Defense Industries

Since 1992

Industries We Serve with Precision Machined Components and Fastener Solutions

Since 1992 Allied Technologies International, Inc. has believed in expanding the geographical breadth of our revenue base. Allied Technologies is well positioned to serve the global corporations looking to diversify and expand their supply chain, including those seeking reliable aircraft fasteners manufacturers and high-precision components for critical applications.

Medical Implants, Devices, and Instruments

Our medical parts precision machining service offers our clients confidence in the products they receive. Confidence is a uniquely meaningful term if you are a designer or manufacturer of medical devices Read More

Communication

The communications industry is moving at a blazing speed with no signs of slowing. 5G, Satellite, RF, IoT and even Radar Systems are driving technology revolutions with increasing demands for precision, value components to keep up with engineering development. Read More

Aerospace Machining & Aircraft Fasteners

At Allied Technologies International, we have multi-pronged approach to the material and process requirements of the aerospace industry. We rise to the challenge of crafting high precision components designed for modern flight vehicles, while consistently maintaining the rigorous standard of on-time delivery and reliable quality. Read More

Defense & Military Grade Components

Military spec parts machining by ATI is designed to meet the most demanding standards of the Military. To ATI, this is more than a specification; it is a mission we accomplish with components that are precisely on spec, delivered exactly when you need them. Read More

What Is Swiss Machining? A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Manufacturing

Swiss machining is one of the best ways to make very precise and complicated parts. This method, which came up in the watch-making factories of Switzerland, is now the most important part of many industries around the world. Swiss machines are used by businesses to make parts that need to be very precise and have […] Read More

Allied Technologies Medical Capabilities

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Medical Implants, Devices, and Instruments

Our medical parts precision machining service offers our clients confidence in the products they receive. Confidence is a uniquely meaningful term if you are a designer or manufacturer of medical devices. The Thanks to our trusted reputation for meeting exceptional requirements for intricate and extraordinarily complex components, we deliver the supply reliability our medical customers cannot live without.

A key to our success comes from resources that exceed the expectations of healthcare customers:

  • An ISO 13485 quality environment
  • The precision of CNC Swiss machining
  • CNC turning and milling accuracy on 12-axis machine tools

Behind it all is a knowledgeable, responsive staff of people, and a quality heritage born when quality was a matter of pride as well as metrics. We fully share our customers’ perspective: when lives depend upon it, nothing but a total commitment to excellence will do.

To sample this commitment firsthand, contact us to discuss your next medical machining project with an ATI Manufacturing specialist.

Communication

The communications industry is moving at a blazing speed with no signs of slowing. 5G, Satellite, RF, IoT, and even Radar Systems are driving technology revolutions with increasing demands for precision components and value-engineered parts. ATI supports this evolution as experienced industrial fastener manufacturers, delivering fastening solutions and high-precision parts tailored to high-performance communications applications. ATI has been an integral part of this technology shift and is perfectly aligned with high tech communications companies. We completely understand the forecasted ramp ups and are committed to keeping pace with the leaders of this industry. Our manufacturing processes and engineering talent are perfect fit for the technical and production requirements of the next generation communication industry.

Contact ATI today if you are part of this high-tech industry and need a partner that is experienced with products like 5G testing equipment, radar communication, satellite equipment, RF devices and other exciting new products in this industry.

Aerospace Machining & Aircraft Fasteners

At Allied Technologies International, we have multi-pronged approach to the material and process requirements of the aerospace industry. We rise to the challenge of crafting high precision components designed for modern flight vehicles, while consistently maintaining the rigorous standard of on-time delivery and reliable quality. Our reputation among aerospace fastener suppliers and aircraft fasteners manufacturers is built on consistently meeting the needs of the aerospace sector.

Professionals in the Aerospace Industry know they can count on our full complement of machining capabilities:

  • The exceptional precision of CNC Swiss machining
  • Multi spindle cam automatics
  • CNC turning and milling up to 12-axis machine centers
  • CAD/CAM system to precisely produce the most sophisticated components

Our mastery of high-performance materials such as titanium, stainless, exotic alloys and high-temperature plastics makes us a rising star among aerospace fastener suppliers and component manufacturers. Our AS 9100 quality system, compliance with ITAR controls, and extensive knowledge of DFARS materials source requirements makes ATI fully compatible with aerospace industry expectations.

In an industry where a mission’s success hinges on the quality of each individual component, ATI takes pride in its track record as a trusted supplier to the innovators in aerospace design, including aircraft fasteners manufacturers.

Defense & Military Grade Components

Military spec parts machining by ATI is designed to meet the most demanding standards of the Military. To ATI, this is more than a specification; it is a mission we accomplish with components that are precisely on spec, delivered exactly delivered exactly when needed. Our capabilities as industrial fastener manufacturers allow us to support advanced military systems and mission-critical hardware.

Allied Technology International is proud to have earned its stripes serving both military customers and defense contractors for decades. The result is a set of benefits uniquely tailored to military needs:

Standards compliance – ATI professionals have deep experience complying with documentation and certification requirements, such as DFARS material source standards and compliance with ITAR controls.

Machining options – The exceptional precision of CNC Swiss machining producing parts under the processes demanded in our AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications.

Alternative materials – ATI is known for its ability to machine materials other manufacturers will not, including titanium, plastics and exotic alloys that meet the special requirements of advanced weapons systems.

As experienced industrial fastener manufacturers, we deliver defense components built to the most critical specifications. Contact us for a prompt response to your military machining project.

What Is Swiss Machining? A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Manufacturing

Swiss machining is one of the best ways to make very precise and complicated parts. This method, which came up in the watch-making factories of Switzerland, is now the most important part of many industries around the world. Swiss machines are used by businesses to make parts that need to be very precise and have a smooth finish. These parts can be anything from small medical devices to precision electronics to complex aerospace components.

But what is Swiss machining, precisely? How did the process develop, and why is it so crucial for high-precision manufacturing? 

The History and Evolution of Swiss Machining

From Watch Parts to Medical Instruments

The roots of Swiss machining are found in 19th-century Switzerland, where watchmakers began looking for new methods to produce very small gears, axles, and pins for complex clocks. Their machinery became more and more sophisticated to create narrow parts with little deflection. Before long, other manufacturing sectors took an interest in this technique’s precision and began modifying it to work for more parts.
The machines got better as technology did. Swiss machines that could be controlled by computers became available. These machines could do multi-axis milling, drilling, and turning all in one setup. This breakthrough improved precision and repeatability, making “Swiss machining” one of the most sought-after methods in precision manufacturing.

What Makes Swiss Machining Special?

Design That Minimizes Deflection

The key characteristic of Swiss machines is the guide bushing. Whereas conventional lathes restrain a part from movement as tools rotate around it, a Swiss machine pushes the raw material through past a stationary cutting tool. This results in the part always being supported as near to the tool as possible, effectively eradicating deflection and damping out vibrations, even on very thin parts. It’s this principle that earns Swiss machining such acclaim for long, delicate, and complex shapes.

Multi-Tasking Capabilities

New Swiss machines do more than turn and cut; they drill, mill, thread, and tap — all in one machine. There are even some machines that have multiple spindles and back-working tools, enabling them to create extremely intricate shapes without taking the part out for secondary operations. This multi-tasking capability reduces production times significantly and increases throughput.

Continuous, Efficient Production

Material handling is also varied with a Swiss machine. Bars of raw material feed the machine continuously, with the possibility of long production runs and low manual interference. These machines, set up and programmed, can operate unattended for hours, labor-saving and lowering per-part cost. Continuous cycle is one reason why most shops adopt Swiss machining for long as well as short runs.

Principal Industries That Depend on Swiss Machining

Medical Equipment and Dental Tools

Swiss machining excels when tolerances need to be maintained to the most stringent specifications — a typical demand in the medical and dental fields. Surgeons rely on orthopedic implants, plates and instruments that are dimensionally flawless, and dental labs require components that fit well into tight spaces. Since Swiss machines can deliver burr-free parts with outstanding uniformity, they are the natural choice for these applications-critical sectors.

Electronics and Telecommunications

As technology miniaturised and makes equipment more advanced, the internal components of devices also have to be smaller. Telecommunications and electronics firms usually need tiny Spacers, pins, and other precision parts with intricate geometries. They are well within the capability of Swiss machines to make them with nearly zero additional finishing.

Aerospace and Defense

When safety is at stake, there is no room for malfunction. Swiss machining is frequently the process of choice in producing components that will withstand extreme stress and severe environments. Avionics, Fuel system, actuation system, and guidance hardware parts need to be produced within tight tolerances. Swiss machines are capable of producing these parts with speed, with a surface finish that will often reduce the requirement for additional polishing or deburring.

Precision and Repeatability That Save Money

Why Do Companies Trust Swiss Machines?

One of the most valuable advantages of Swiss machines is their ability to deliver consistent results, part after part. Whether you’re producing 50 components or 50,000, each one meets the same exacting specifications. This repeatability not only boosts product quality but also reduces material waste and minimizes rework.
The other advantage that these machines have is that they need minimal human intervention after they have been programmed. It also means cost benefits to companies. They can operate them overnight or over a whole weekend, leveraging uninterrupted production and minimizing labor charges. Thus, Swiss machining provides not only superior parts but also savings in the long term.

The Right Partner Makes All the Difference

Selecting the Best Shop for Swiss Machining

When choosing a machining partner for your precision parts, it’s not just about equipment. Experience, certified and verified process expertise, and devotion to quality control are as important as machinery. A shop that has a track record in Swiss machining will know how to design processes that optimize part accuracy and cycle times.
This is where Allied Technologies International really shines. In addition to the latest 9-axis and 12 Axis machines, we have highly trained technicians who are experts in Swiss machining. We pay close attention to your goals and problems, and then we make a plan that makes sure every part meets your needs exactly. With our inhouse design for manufacturing engineers, we can make as many prototypes or as few as you need, whether you need a small batch or a long production run.

Get Started with a Swiss Machining Expert

When you require a partner that can yield complex components in rapid turnaround and to exacting specifications, our Swiss machining center is your solution. AlliedTI prides itself on delivering best-in-class service, intimate knowledge, and state-of-the-art capabilities to enable you to achieve your most demanding design targets. Contact us now to discuss our Swiss machining capabilities — and see how we can add value to your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What type of materials can Swiss machines process?
    Swiss machines are able to create parts from a vast array of materials such as aluminum, brass, titanium, stainless steel, and high-temperature plastics. AlliedTI can assist you in determining the best material for your application.
  2. What types of parts take the most advantage of Swiss machining?
    Any small, intricate part with close tolerances benefits from this process. Some examples are dental equipment, surgical instruments, aerospace parts, and electronic connectors.
  3. How accurate is Swiss machining?
    Swiss machines are regularly able to maintain tolerances to a few microns. That’s why industries with high accuracy demands rely on this process, and AlliedTI leads the way in creating these components.
  4. Why do business with AlliedTI for Swiss machining?
    With top modern equipment, skilled machinists, and strict quality engagement, Allidy is a reliable partner for organizations that require exact Swiss-Moashini components on time and on budget.

Allied Technologies Aerospace & Defense Capabilities

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