Metrology, automation systems, precision machining and watchmaking tools for micromechanics
Petitpierre SA
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About Petitpierre
Founded in 1973, Petitpierre SA has continuously adapted its production to the requirements of the microtechnology market. The Swiss company operates as a recognized partner for technologically sophisticated solutions in micromechanics, serving in particular the watchmaking, microtechnology, medical technology and aerospace industries. Its range of services includes industrial automation with complex assembly machines for micro parts, metrology for micro components, contract manufacturing of complex precision parts with 40 precision machining machines, as well as watchmaking tools and outillage. In-house development engineers design highly precise measuring instruments and automation machines together with customers' engineering teams, including the lumen shop-floor measuring station for rapid recalibration of machining machines and the drop cleaning machine for micro parts. To date, around 400 automation systems have been delivered; the company employs 80 staff.
- Processes
- Metrology / dimensional measurement of micro components (machine recalibration), Chronometric measurement of watches / visual inspection of watches, Magnetic field generator / specific gauges to plan, Industrial automation / complex assembly machines for microtechnology and watchmaking, Contract manufacturing: precision machining of complex parts (40 precision machining machines), Automatic cleaning of micro parts (drop machine), Watchmaking tools (screwdrivers, magnifiers, cases, equipment), Industrial automation
- Materials
- Metrology for micro components, Industrial automation, Precision machining (contract manufacturing), Watchmaking tools, Cleaning machine for micro parts, Shop-floor measuring instrument
- Certificates
- ISO 9001 (Acrotec Group), IATF (Acrotec Group), EN 9100 (Acrotec Group)
- Founded
- 1973
- Employees
- 80
- Industries
- Watchmaking industry, Microtechnology, Medical technology, Aerospace, Horology/Watchmaking industry
- 01
Engineering/Design
- 02
Precision machining (contract manufacturing)
- 03
Automation and machine building
- 04
Cleaning of micro parts
- 05
Metrology/Testing
- 06
Assembly
Processes and Technologies
Metrology for micro components
Dimensional measurement of micro components as well as chronometric measurement and visual inspection of watches.
Industrial automation
Complex assembly machines for the microtechnology and watchmaking industries with over 400 systems delivered.
Precision machining (contract manufacturing)
Manufacturing of complex, highly precise parts with 40 precision machining machines.
Watchmaking tools
Screwdrivers, magnifiers, tool sets and cases for the watchmaking industry.
Cleaning machine for micro parts
Automatic, efficient cleaning of micro parts directly in the workshop.
Shop-floor measuring instrument
Measuring device for micro components for rapid recalibration of shop-floor machines.
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrology / dimensional measurement of micro components (machine recalibration)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chronometric measurement of watches / visual inspection of watchesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Magnetic field generator / specific gauges to planTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial automation / complex assembly machines for microtechnology and watchmakingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contract manufacturing: precision machining of complex parts (40 precision machining machines)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic cleaning of micro parts (drop machine)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Watchmaking tools (screwdrivers, magnifiers, cases, equipment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Measurement and inspection processes for micro components, including chronometric measurement and visual inspection of watches, are an integral part of the service portfolio. The company belongs to the Acrotec Group, which operates with ISO 9001, IATF and EN 9100 certified processes.
| Evidence | Petitpierre SA |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 (Acrotec Group) | |
| IATF (Acrotec Group) | |
| EN 9100 (Acrotec Group) |
History
- 1973
Foundation of Petitpierre SA; adaptation of production to the microtechnology market
50 years of experience: around 400 automation systems delivered and 40 precision machining machines