Contract engraving, decoration, skeletonizing and laser processing of components for the watch industry
Gravelec SA
La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH)New on Amplifa
About Gravelec SA
Gravelec SA is a Swiss contract manufacturing company based in La Chaux-de-Fonds that has specialised since 1945 in the finishing of components for the watch industry. The company offers mechanical and laser engraving, the decoration of movement components, skeletonizing (squelettage), décalque as well as laser cutting and laser marking. It manufactures as a subcontractor for parts such as movements, case backs and bezels. Its machine park comprises CNC machining centres and femtosecond lasers, with which a wide variety of materials can be processed. Gravelec supplies renowned watch brands and combines traditional engraving craftsmanship with modern laser technology. As a supplier, the company works exclusively on a contract basis and covers the full range of decoration of movement parts.
- Site
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Processes
- Mechanical engraving (engraving), Laser engraving, Decoration of movement parts (full range), Skeletonizing (partial openworking of movement parts, machining with milling cutter), Laser cutting, Laser marking, Décalque, Engraving (mechanical and laser)
- Materials
- Mechanical engraving, Laser engraving / laser marking, Laser cutting, Skeletonizing (squelettage), Decoration, Décalque
- Founded
- 1945
- Industries
- Watch industry, Watch industry (industrie horlogère)
- 01
CNC machining
- 02
Laser processing (cutting, marking, engraving)
- 03
Mechanical engraving
- 04
Decoration of movement components
- 05
Skeletonizing (squelettage)
- 06
Décalque
Processes & Technologies
Mechanical engraving
Engraving using hand craftsmanship and machine engraving on movement components as well as watch exterior parts such as case backs and bezels.
Laser engraving / laser marking
Contactless engraving and marking on workpieces made of a wide variety of materials for the watch industry and precision mechanics.
Laser cutting
Cutting of components and contours with modern laser sources, including hard-to-reach geometries.
Skeletonizing (squelettage)
Machinable partial openworking of movement mainplates and bridges for skeleton watches.
Decoration
Complete range of surface decoration on movement components on a contract basis.
Décalque
Application of decorative films and lettering to watch components.
Locations
La Chaux-de-Fonds
CHHeadquarters / Production
- CNC machining centres
- Femtosecond lasers (laser cutting and marking)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical engraving (engraving)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser engravingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Decoration of movement parts (full range)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Skeletonizing (partial openworking of movement parts, machining with milling cutter)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser markingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| DécalqueSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Femto lasers (femtosecond laser) | – | – | – | – | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| CNC machining centres | – | – | – | – | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
Additional services
History
- 1945
Foundation of Gravelec SA as a sub-supplier to the watch industry with a focus on contract engraving, decoration and finishing.