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✔ Complex Geometries with Tight Tolerances
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✔ High-Precision CNC Micro Machining
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✔ Versatile Material Processing
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✔ Enhanced Surface Finish & Reliability
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✔ Advanced Micro Drilling and Milling
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✔ Efficient and Cost-Effective Production
What Makes Retero Unique in Micro Machining?
At Retero GmbH, we excel in precision micro machining, blending cutting-edge CNC technology with decades of expertise. Our advanced capabilities allow us to craft miniature parts and complex geometries with micrometer tolerances, meeting the highest standards of quality and precision.
Whether it’s micro milling, drilling, or grinding, our processes handle materials ranging from aluminum and titanium to ceramics and composites, ensuring unmatched surface finishes and reliability. With wire diameters as small as 0.02 mm, we set new benchmarks in manufacturing efficiency for industries like medical devices, aerospace, and electronics.
Swiss Quality
The ISO 9001 and 13485 certifications demonstrate our strict adherence to quality management regulations. We ensure compliance with rigorous production processes and detailed documentation, meeting the highest standards required for medical device manufacturing.
About Retero GmbH
Who We Are
Retero GmbH is your trusted partner for precision and innovation in micro machining. Combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge CNC technology, we deliver customized solutions for the most challenging projects in industries like aerospace, medical devices, and electronics.
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Unmatched Precision: Micro machining for the smallest components, achieving tolerances as tight as +/- 0.001 mm.
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Complex Geometries: Expert creation of intricate contours, tiny radii, and precise bores.
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Versatile Material Expertise: Precision machining for materials like titanium, stainless steel, and conductive ceramics.
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Reliable Production: Fast, efficient manufacturing for prototypes and small series.
Experience and Expertise: A legacy of excellence in micro machining and precision engineering. -
Certified Quality: ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications for reliable, high-quality standards.
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Customer Satisfaction: Tailored solutions paired with exceptional service to meet every requirement.
Applications of Our Micro Machining Technology
Retero GmbH’s micro machining solutions are integral to industries where precision is paramount.
- Medical Devices: Manufacture of intricate components for life-saving devices, meeting the strictest standards of quality and reliability.
- Watchmaking: Precision crafting of tiny gears and mechanisms essential for the intricate designs of high-end timepieces.
- Mechanical Engineering: Advanced micro drilling for tool and mold making, as well as engine manufacturing, enabling superior performance and durability.
- Material Expertise: Processing of materials such as titanium and conductive ceramics with unmatched care to ensure the highest surface finishes and micrometer tolerances.
Micro-Erosion with Retero
In micro machining, we achieve exceptional precision even at the smallest dimensions. The smaller the components, the greater the need for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
Leveraging our extensive expertise and innovative techniques, Retero GmbH provides both standardized solutions and custom projects tailored to client specifications. We process parts with wire diameters ranging from 0.02 to 0.10 mm and perform micro drilling using carbide electrodes as small as 0.10 mm.
Material removal through micro machining offers unparalleled precision. Unlike traditional milling or honing, this method enables the creation of:
- Complex geometries
- Delicate contours
- Tiny radii
- Minimal bores
Our micro machining technology is utilized across a variety of industries, including:
- Medical Technology: Crafting precision components for critical devices.
- Watchmaking: Producing intricate gears and mechanisms.
- Mechanical Engineering: Tool and mold making with tight tolerances.
- Automotive and Aerospace: Component production requiring maximum accuracy.
The flexibility of this process extends to almost any conductive material, including:
- Titanium, hardened steel, and other hard metals
- Special metal alloys and conductive ceramics
With dimensional deviations within a few thousandths of a millimeter and surface finishes up to Ra 0.05 / N2, post-processing like grinding or polishing is minimized. This ensures precision and efficiency, making small series, prototypes, or even single parts economically viable.
- Surface Roughness: Achieving up to Ra 0.05 / N2
- Tolerances: Up to +/- 0.001 mm
- Small Radii: As minimal as 0.02 mm
- Material Processing: From ceramics and hard metals to stainless and alloyed steels
- Oil Bath Processing: For corrosion-prone or hard materials
- Micro Clamping Tools: Precision manufacturing to secure micro parts during processing
Do You Have Questions?
Micro machining refers to the process of creating miniature components with high precision using advanced technologies like CNC machining, micro milling, and micro EDM. It involves removing material at micrometer tolerances to create complex geometries and fine details.
Our micro machining processes work with a wide range of materials, including titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, hardened steel, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
Micro machining is widely used in industries such as medical technology, aerospace, electronics, watchmaking, automotive, and photonics due to its ability to deliver precise and reliable components.
Retero GmbH achieves tolerances as tight as +/- 0.001 mm and surface finishes up to Ra 0.05, ensuring the highest level of precision for even the most complex parts.
Micro machining specializes in creating parts on a much smaller scale, with tighter tolerances and finer surface finishes, whereas traditional machining handles larger components with less stringent precision requirements.
We process parts with wire diameters as small as 0.02 mm and micro drillings starting at 0.10 mm using carbide electrodes.
Yes, we can produce intricate shapes, including delicate contours, minimal radii, and extremely fine bores.
Oil bath processing minimizes heat generation and prevents corrosion, ensuring optimal precision and surface quality for sensitive materials like ceramics and hard metals.
We use cutting-edge CNC micro machining, micro milling, micro EDM, and laser micro machining to deliver unmatched precision and efficiency.
Yes, our micro machining services are ideal for prototyping and small-batch production, offering fast turnaround times and high precision.
Yes, our micro machining services include processing non-metal materials such as polymers and composites, ensuring the same level of precision and quality as with metals.