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dm : I have a good understanding of what types
of work take place with Deco and cam turning
machines. What is your position on Micro
8 machines
Mr. Maruccia : Micro 8 machines offer a flexibility
that cam-type machines can never provide. They
allow us to make straightforward to moderately
complex parts, in small and medium-sized runs, to
very attractive deadlines. This product is ideally positioned
between the NC machine and the cam-type
machine.
Mr. Steffen : This machine works using a collet, so it
is designed for creating short parts. The screws used
in watchmaking, for example. Even in this traditional
industry, the lead times have been reduced and the
flexibility of the machine is a benefit.
dm : You said previously that the level of difficulty
and quality of parts was increasing. How
do you check the conformity of your production
Mr. Steffen : Quality is key at Monnin SA. We have
set up a test laboratory which exceeds even very
stringent AQLs. We can offer very complex parts
with a full guarantee, and to such an extent that
KEY FACTS ABOUT MONNIN SA
Year company founded : 1946
Various skills :
NC and cam bar turning, bulk polishing, flat polishing, rolling, conventional
and NC cutting, tempering and heat treatments, assembly.
New building : Occupied in 2007. The surface area increased from 1,800 m 2 to 4,000 m 2 .
Employees : 66 in 2006
98 in 2009
Number of machines : Increased from 90 to 150 in 4 years
Work distribution : Approximately 50 % for cam machines and 50 % for NC machines
Clientele :
90 % in Switzerland
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