What Swiss turn machine would be best for us to buy? We are wanting to roll threads on heat treated 1/2 round stock and also machine a socket head (Allen Wrench) in the end of the stud. Stud lengths are approximately 6” to 12”. Pre-heat treated high grade alloy steel.

We currently run 4 axis vertical machining centers, and we have zero experience with swiss turn machines. Our programmer is very knowledgeable though, so we are confidant that he can get us going, but schooling and support is a must, along with pricing the thread rolling process to be achievable with the machinery.

Any guidance would be appreciated. From what I’ve read, Citizen might be the best option, but that’s just based off of what I’ve read up
until today.