Smith & Wesson Case Study

Engraving Logos and Serialization with ATF Compliant Methodology

Smith & Wesson is one of the world’s most recognizable brands. They’ve been a partner to law enforcement since the late 1800s, developing crime-fighting tools that set the standard for the field.

Their world-famous .357 Magnum® was developed specifically for law enforcement agencies, and the .38 Special has been adopted as the caliber of choice at one time or another by hundreds of police departments.

The Industry

Firearms

The Customer

Located in Springfield, MA, Smith & Wesson gives gun owners the means to protect themselves and secure their families.

The Challenge
Need a Lean Machine With Automated Door

Smith & Wesson needed to implement a lean manufacturing process with a CNC machine that allowed them to engrave the stainless steel slides of handguns to depth of .005” and featured a fully auto­mated door.

Recommended Products

520 x 420 x 220 mm (20 “ x 16.5 “ x 9 “) (XYZ)
2kwatt liquid chilled spindle up to 40,000 RPM
approx. 700 kg (1,543 lbs.)
Bring precision prototyping and small-part production in-house with a compact CNC system built for speed and efficiency.
1,020 x 830 x 245 mm (40” x 33” x 10″) (X, Y, Z)
Up to 60,000 RPM machining spindle
approx. 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs.)
Built to help manufacturers machine faster, improve efficiency, and reduce production bottlenecks.
1,520 mm x 1,150 mm x 245 mm (60” x 45” x 10”) (X, Y, Z)
Up to 60,000 RPM machining spindle
approx. 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs.)
Maximize floor space and production flexibility with a CNC system built for large-format machining applications.

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