Vallorbs Jewel Company

Precision CNC Swiss Screw Machining

Core Services & Expertise

Vallorbs Jewel Company specializes in custom Swiss screw and CNC precision machining for aerospace, nuclear, medical, agricultural, and electronics industries. With over 70 years of Swiss screw machining expertise, Vallorbs produces complex shapes in any machinable material up to 1.250" diameter, including stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, zircaloy, Kovar, brass, and aluminum.

The company's technical capabilities span automatic and CNC Swiss screw machines, multi-spindle screw machines), plus secondary operations including milling, broaching, gun drilling, thread rolling, centerless grinding, lapping, burnishing, and honing.

As the only three-time recipient of the Westinghouse Supplier Excellence Award, Vallorbs maintains 100% quality and delivery ratings through rigorous quality control and on-time performance.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Vallorbs Jewel Company operates comprehensive machining facilities at 2599 Old Philadelphia Pike in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, maintaining complete manufacturing, quality control, and engineering services domestically.

This Pennsylvania location provides convenient access to aerospace customers throughout the Eastern United States while supporting programs worldwide. Vallorbs' capabilities holding tolerances to +/-.0001" enable precision components for aircraft instrumentation, engine systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other demanding aerospace applications requiring consistent dimensional accuracy.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Vallorbs Jewel Company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrating commitment to quality management systems and continuous improvement. The company's three-time receipt of the Westinghouse Supplier Excellence Award-the only manufacturer achieving this distinction-validates sustained excellence in quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Vallorbs' evolution from jeweled watch bearings (1930s-50s) to precision aircraft instrumentation bearings during WWII established aerospace expertise now spanning over 80 years. The company serves nuclear power generation, medical and dental industries, plus aerospace, electronics, instruments, agricultural, optical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fuel systems markets.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Swiss Screw Machining:

• Automatic Swiss Screw Machines: High-volume production of precision-turned components
• CNC Swiss Screw Machines: Complex geometries with programmable flexibility
• Material Capabilities: Exotic metals including titanium, Inconel, zircaloy, Kovar, stainless steel
• Size Range: Parts up to 1.250" diameter with consistent precision
• Tight Tolerances: Holding +/-.0001" dimensional accuracy
• Fine Finishes: Bearing surfaces and precision finishes for instrumentation
• Complex Shapes: Multi-axis machining for intricate aerospace components

Multi-Spindle Machining:

• Production Efficiency: High-volume manufacturing for aerospace programs
• Size Capability: Parts up to 0.630" diameter
• Material Versatility: Stainless steel, brass, aluminum, zircaloy, exotic alloys
• Precision Tolerances: +/-.0001" accuracy for critical components
• Industry Applications: Nuclear, medical, aircraft, electronics, agriculture

Secondary Operations:

• Thread Rolling/Knurling: Diameters .078" to 2", pitches 7-56 TPI, intricate knurl patterns
• Gun Drilling: Deep hole drilling .078" to 1.250" diameter, up to 11" uninterrupted depth
• Centerless Grinding: Tolerances to +/-.0001", diameters 1/16" to 3-1/2"
• Lapping: Micro finishes down to 4µ inches (0.10µm) for small intricate parts
• Burnishing: Diameters .025" to .5", lengths to 1.000", finishes down to 12µ inches (0.30µm)
• Internal Honing: Sunnen MBB-1650 horizontal honing with diamond, CBN, silicon carbide stones
• Milling and Broaching: Custom machining operations for complex geometries
• Surface Finishing: Burnishing, lapping, surface grinding from super fine to rough textures

Quality and Performance:

• ISO 9001:2015 Certified
• 100% Quality Rating
• 100% Delivery Rating
• 0.14% Return Rate
• Westinghouse Excellence Award

Vallorbs Jewel Company's history reflects continuous evolution serving advanced industries. What started with jeweled watch bearings in the early 1900s grew to encompass precision aircraft instrumentation bearings, sapphire phonograph needles (1940s-50s), nuclear industry components (since 1970s), and medical industry critical components (since 1980s).

This diversification demonstrates adaptability while maintaining core Swiss screw machining expertise.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1934 (90+ years of precision machining excellence)
• Location: Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania
• Employees: 51-200 skilled machinists and technicians
• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
• Awards: Only three-time Westinghouse Supplier Excellence Award recipient
• Tolerances: +/-.0001" precision capability
• Materials: Stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, zircaloy, Kovar, brass, aluminum
• Markets Served: Aerospace, Nuclear, Medical, Agricultural, Electronics, Instruments

Contact

Email: info@vallorbs.com