Precision turned parts, gears and watch movement components from Ø 0.5 to 51 mm from Moutier
Emile Affolter SA
Moutier (CH)New on Amplifa
About Emile Affolter SA
Emile Affolter SA, based in Moutier in the Bernese Jura, has specialised in precision turning (décolletage) since 1962 and manufactures custom turned parts in a diameter range of 0.5 to 51 mm. The service portfolio includes, in addition to turning, gear hobbing, roller burnishing and the assembly of watch movement components — gear hobbing was recently integrated into the manufacturing range. The machine fleet comprises 37 CNC machines, including Citizen CNC sliding-headstock lathes (L12, A20, L20), three gear hobbing machines (tailleuses) and one roller burnishing machine. Materials processed include non-ferrous metals, free-machining steel, stainless steel, aluminium, lead-free metals and plastics. Customers come from the watch industry, mechanics, aerospace, the automotive industry, hydraulics and defence; for automotive customers, IATF processes with PPAP sampling are offered. The company is a Swiss public limited company with 19 employees and a member of the Groupe D2P.
- Site
- Moutier
- Processes
- Precision turning (décolletage), Gear hobbing, Roller burnishing, Assembly of watch movement components (assemblage de mobiles), Quality control, Gear hobbing (recently integrated), Assembly of watch movement components, Production tracking / ERP traceability
- Materials
- Non-ferrous metals (métaux non ferreux), Free-machining steel (acier de décolletage), Stainless steel (acier inoxydable), Aluminium, Lead-free metals (métaux sans plomb), Plastics (matières plastiques), Free-machining steel, Stainless steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, IATF processes / PPAP
- Founded
- 1962
- Employees
- 19
- Industries
- Watch industry, Mechanics, Aerospace, Automotive industry, Hydraulics, Defence
- 01
Ordering
- 02
Precision turning
- 03
Gear hobbing
- 04
Roller burnishing
- 05
Assembly of watch movement components
- 06
Quality control
- 07
Delivery
Materials & Processes
Free-machining steel
Standard material of the décolletage industry for precise turned parts.
Stainless steel
Corrosion-resistant turned parts for demanding applications.
Aluminium
Lightweight metal for precise mechanical components.
Non-ferrous metals
Various non-ferrous metals for turned parts, among others in the watch industry.
Lead-free metals
Environmentally friendly alloys for controlled manufacturing processes.
Plastics
Various plastics as a material for technical parts.
Precision turning (décolletage)
Core process with 37 CNC machines, including Citizen sliding-headstock lathes L12, A20, L20.
Gear hobbing
Recently integrated process for gears and gearing.
Roller burnishing
Process for profiling or surface finishing of turned parts.
Assembly of watch movement components
Assembly of watch movement mobiles into ready-to-use mechanical components.
Location
Moutier
CHHeadquarters and production site
- Part weight / size
- Ø 0.5–51 mm
- Materials
- Non-ferrous metals, free-machining steel, stainless steel, aluminium, lead-free metals, plastics
- 37 CNC machines (Ø 2–48 mm)
- Citizen CNC sliding-headstock lathes L12, A20, L20
- 3 gear hobbing machines (tailleuses)
- 1 roller burnishing machine
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision turning (décolletage)Machining | – | Ø0.5–51 mm (website) / Ø2–48 mm (CIP, | – | – | Non-ferrous metals, Free-machining steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Lead-free metals, Plastics |
| Gear hobbingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Roller burnishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of watch movement components (assemblage de mobiles)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality controlInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC sliding-headstock lathes | Citizen L12 | – | – | – | Moutier |
| CNC sliding-headstock lathes | Citizen A20 | – | – | – | Moutier |
| CNC sliding-headstock lathes | Citizen L20 | – | – | – | Moutier |
| CNC machines | – | 37 | Ø 2–48 mm | – | Moutier |
| Gear hobbing machines (tailleuses) | – | 3 | – | – | Moutier |
| Roller burnishing machine (rouleuse) | – | 1 | – | – | Moutier |
Additional services
Quality
A stringent control system using state-of-the-art technology inspects every part for compliance with the specifications. An ERP system ensures complete traceability and monitoring of every order.
| Evidence | Moutier |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| IATF processes / PPAP |
History
- 1962
Founded as Emile Affolter SA in Moutier (LinkedIn states 1960).
Integration of gear hobbing into the manufacturing range; membership in the Groupe D2P.