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The Smallest Details Matter:
The SwissNano Advantage for Medical Devices

Success in medical device manufacturing demands unwavering accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. With the addition of our second Tornos SwissNano in our newly expanded facility in Costa Rica, AVNA continues to push the boundaries of precision manufacturing.

This investment enhances our capabilities for developing small and highly complex components, reinforcing our commitment to state-of-the-art technology. The new SwissNano will be fully operational and ready for production in Q1-2025, ensuring that our medical device OEM partners receive the highest level of quality and innovation to meet their evolving needs.

Turning Innovation into Precision Manufacturing

Torno SwissNano 4
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The Tornos SwissNano 4 further strengthens AVNA’s precision manufacturing capabilities, reinforcing our expertise in machining intricate and high-tolerance components. With our second SwissNano, we expand production capacity while maintaining the exceptional precision our medical device OEM partners rely on. This Swiss-type lathe achieves tolerances as tight as ±0.001 mm, ensuring repeatability and consistency in even the most complex geometries.

At AVNA, we utilize the SwissNano 4’s advanced kinematics to perform simultaneous turning, milling, and polygon operations, enabling the efficient production of intricate micro-scale components such as precision screws and other custom medical device parts. Additionally, with this platform, we have the capability to introduce gear hobbing as a future offering, further enhancing the range of high-precision solutions available to our customers.

By continuously investing in cutting-edge equipment like the SwissNano 4, AVNA reaffirms its commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the medical device industry.

Features and Benefits of SwissNano

  • Unmatched Precision: Using advanced thread whirling technology, the SwissNano machine ensures precision threading for even the smallest components.
  • Flexibility for Complex Designs: SwissNano tackles intricate geometries, including milling and polygon turning, with remarkable ease.
  • High Stability and Thermal Management: The SwissNano’s symmetrical cast iron structure and unmatched thermal stability offers exceptional rigidity for flawless surface finishes.
  • Consistent Quality and Reliability: SwissNano prioritizes precision and quality throughout the entire production process.
  • Increased Productivity: SwissNano’s design minimizes cycle times, significantly boosting production turnaround times without sacrificing accuracy.
  • 6-Axis Kinematics for Efficiency: SwissNano’s 6-axis linear kinematics and independent tooling systems streamline turning, drilling, roughing, and finishing operations.
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