Schaublin 102 CNC

The W25 is Schaublin's proprietary precision collet standard used across their lathe and milling machine range. W25 collets grip workpieces from 1 mm to 25 mm diameter with high concentricity (< 1 µm typical) and are available in a vast range of sizes and configurations including round, hex, and square gripping profiles. The W25 standard is widely supported by precision tooling suppliers including Rego-Fix and Techniks. Using W25 collets instead of a three-jaw chuck eliminates jaw runout and provides more repeatable workholding for precision small-diameter work.

The Citizen Cincom is a sliding headstock Swiss-type lathe designed for long, slender bar work at high production rates with multiple tool stations working simultaneously. The Schaublin 102 CNC is a fixed-headstock precision turning center designed for shorter, heavier precision components where accuracy and surface finish are paramount over throughput. The Cincom is better for high-volume small-diameter production; the Schaublin is better for lower-volume, highest-accuracy work where the Swiss machine heritage matters for documentation and customer qualification.

The standard 102 CNC is a 2-axis turning center. A C-axis and live tooling option is available in some configurations, enabling milling, drilling, and off-center work. Availability depends on the specific configuration ordered — contact Schaublin or their distributor to confirm live tooling availability and the specific VDI tooling standard used. For full mill-turn capability, Schaublin's larger machines or a separate machining center may be more appropriate.

The Schaublin 102 CNC excels in precision turning of brass, bronze, aluminum alloys, stainless steel (303, 304, 316), titanium, and tool steel. The watchmaking and precision instrument markets for which the machine is designed primarily use brass (clock gears, bezels), stainless (watch cases, surgical tools), and aluminum (optical housings, instrument bodies). For exotic alloys and hard materials, parameters should be verified with Schaublin application engineers.

Schaublin is a small Swiss manufacturer with a focused dealer network rather than broad global coverage. In Europe, service is handled directly through Schaublin's Bévilard factory and authorized service partners in Switzerland, Germany, France, and other European markets. In North America, Schaublin has authorized distributor partners. Parts availability for the machine's mechanical components is excellent — Schaublin machines are known for long service lives with proper maintenance. For service response, buyers should confirm their region's dealer coverage before purchase.