Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
Sudbury, MA 01776
Wire EDMs use FANUC 31iWB Control with LCD touchscreen.
FANUC RoboCut CiA Series, including C400iA/C600iA Wire EDMs, employ Ai Pulse Control II, whichÃ- offersÃ- optimized straightness and cutting speeds for roughing and finishing in interrupted cuts. While FANUC Auto-ThreaderÃ- promotes reliability, Eco Mode reduces wire consumption up to 30%. PCD power supply allows for efficient burning in difficult-to-cut materials, such as CBN and...
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Methods Named Exclusive North American Importer of Feeler Machine Tools
Announcement coincides with Introduction of All-New Line of High Performance Machine Tools. Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. - Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative precision machine tools, has announced effective today, that they are the exclusive importer of Fair Friend Group's (FFG) FEELER line of machine tools throughout North America. FFG (Taipei, Taiwan) is one of the largest...
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Turn/Mill Centers offer 4- or 6-axis configurations.
Featuring opposed 2-spindle, 2-turret construction, Nakamura-Tome TW-8 Multi-Tasking Centers perform like 2 single-spindle machines. Systems are equipped with 12 rotating, milling tool stations with rotating tool speeds of 4,000 rpm. They provide max turning diameter of 7.5 in., max turning length of 4.5 in., and bar capacity of 1.340 in. on left and right spindle. Optional 6-axis package...
Read More »Turning Center features 3 turrets, each with Y axis.
Combining turning and milling operations, Super NTY3 features three 6,000 rpm milling motors that can simultaneously machine 2 flat surfaces on one spindle and one surface on the other. Each turret holds 12 driven or 24 stationary tools. Accelerating Y axes have travels of 2.44 in., and up to 29/20 hp is available for shaft/work turning with synchronized spindles. Super NTY3 has max turning...
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System allows for profiling of PCD tools on wire EDM.
Consisting of programming/probing/cutting software, microfinish power supply/generator, Hirschmann rotary axis, Renishaw probe, and tool clamping system, PCD Edge(TM) System enables users to design tool edge contours on CAD systems. Software provides input masks to facilitate parameter selection, program simulation, design modification, and verification. Rotary axis and software permit adjustment...
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Turning Center enables 1-pass turning/machining/finishing.
Multitasking Super NTYÃ-³ features 3 turrets, each with Y-axis, all in 109.45 x 77.6 in. footprint. Three 6,000 rpm milling motors can simultaneously machine 2 flat surfaces on one spindle and 1 surface on other. Each turret holds 12 driven or 24 stationary tools, for max of 72 tool stations. Super NTYÃ-³ has max turning diameter of 6.89 in., max turning length of 23.5 in., and bar...
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Turning Center accommodates larger parts.
Super NTJX multitasking turning center incorporates Fanuc 31iA CNC control and features more than 12 milling/turning combinations through 2 spindle motors. Generating 34.9 hp (8000 rpm) and 24.8 hp (6000 rpm) on left and right spindles, NTJX is capable of synchronized shaft/work turning with turning dia of 9.65 in.,turning length of 42.91 in., and bar capacity of 2 in. Forty-station servo-driven...
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Vertical Machining Center employs Fanuc 31i-A5 CNC.
With feedrates to 1,181 ipm and rapid traverses to 2,125 ipm, 30-taper E Series RoboDrill is suited for drilling and tapping, milling, boring, and deburring. It comes with 14- or 21-station tool changer and choice of 5/7.5 hp, 10,000 rpm or 2/5 hp, 24,000 rpm spindle. Featuring thermal compensation and HRV control, unit delivers positioning accuracy of 0.0002 in. and repeatability of Ã-
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Pallet-Changer System offers repeatability of -
Designed for use with RoboDrill machining center, RoboDrill PC-2 employs dual pallet system that allows part loading or fixture changes on one pallet while machining is under way on second pallet. Pallets, up to 27.5 x 15.3 in., accommodate load capacities to 220 lb, and pallet-change time is 6.3 sec. Suited for low- to medium-volume production of short cycle parts, unit can be used as fixture...
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Production Cell is suited for high-speed operations.
Suited for unattended machining, Fanuc RoboCell(TM) combines multi-axis robotic loading and unloading with ability to stage enough small parts for entire shift. System, comprised of Fanuc 30-taper RoboDrill E Series VMC and Fanuc 5- or 6-axis robot, is suited for drilling, tapping, and milling. It features 2,125 ipm traverses rates; 0.9 sec tool changes; and 6 sec load/unload times. Included...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Introduces OKK High Precision Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold Machining
Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (June 12, 2020) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has introduced the OKK VB53α Vertical Machining Center (VMC) that is ideally suited for die and mold machining. The high-speed OKK VB53α features a range of features which minimize vibration and maximize accuracy, resulting in superior...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Introduces High Precision Nakamura Multitasking Machining Center with World's Shortest Tool Spindle
Nakamura JX-250 offers Large Machining Area Envelope, More Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (April 22, 2020) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has introduced the Nakamura-Tome JX-250 High Performance Multitasking Turning Center which offers the largest machining area envelope in its class for high precision milling and...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Introduces Compact, High Precision Nakamura-Tome MX-100 Multitasking Machining Center
Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (January 3, 2020) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has introduced the new state-of-the-art, compact high-precision Nakamura-Tome MX-100 Multitasking Turning Center, offering high productivity milling and turning for a wide array of part manufacture, including medical. A rigid construction...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Announces Partnership with OKK Corporation
Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (October 21, 2019) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has announced that effective October 1, 2019 it is representing OKK Corporation in North America. For over 100 years, customers worldwide have relied on OKK Horizontal, Vertical, and 5-Axis machines for quality, reliability, precision...
Read More »Methods Announces Mark Wright as President & CEO
Sudbury, MA – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, is very pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Mark Wright as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 13, 2019. Mr. Wright will assume all operating functions of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. including the Sudbury Ma...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Announces New, First-of-Its-Kind Precision Center
Unique Climate Controlled Design & More Offer Key Advantages for Testing Challenging Machining Applications. Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (June 5, 2019) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has announced the opening of its new Precision Center in Acton, Massachusetts. The facility was built for customers who need the...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Holds Ribbon Cutting, Tours at New Memphis Technology Center
Memphis, TN, U.S.A. (December 18, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. Memphis Technology Center at 6700 Fletcher Creek Cove in Memphis, Tennessee. The Ribbon Cutting took place on November 14th, 2018 and...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Appoints General Manager for New Memphis Technology Center
SUDBURY, MA. U.S.A. (December 12, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc. (www.methodsmachine.com), North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has announced that Mr. Jon Dobosenski has been appointed as General Manager of Methods' new state-of-the-art Memphis Technology Center. A ribbon cutting was recently held on November 14th, 2018 to celebrate the...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools Announces Partnership with Ocean Technologies
Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (November 8, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, has recently partnered with Ocean Technologies Ltd. Inc. to offer high-quality, cost-effective EDM Drills throughout the U.S. and Canada including Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Specializing in Small Hole...
Read More »Methods Machine Tools to Hold Ribbon Cutting, Tours on November 14 at New Memphis Technology Center
Sudbury, MA, U.S.A. (October 24, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, Inc., North America's foremost supplier of leading-edge precision machine tools and automation, will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art, 7,000 sq. ft. Memphis Technology Center at 6700 Fletcher Creek Cove in Memphis, Tennessee. The Ribbon Cutting will take place on November...
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