C-frame VMC versus CNC Bridge Mill
Why is the C-frame VMC is not as useful as a bridge mill or gantry mill? 1. Ergonomics is a big issue (as pictured here) and so is safety. On a CNC bridge mill, the part can be mounted anywhere on the table and multiple workpieces can be set up ...
Thank You for Helping Make IMTS 2018 “Great Again”
2018 was a record-breaking year at IMTS, and the team at Absolute Machine Tools had a great week that left us all very excited for the health of the American manufacturing industry! We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who visited us ...
Getting Ready to Use Your New CNC Machine
So you’ve got a new CNC machine installed, and you’re ready to machine some parts, right? Almost! After installation is complete, the team from Absolute Machine Tools will have a few more steps before we cut you loose to start turning a profit! ...
Absolute Machine Tools Celebrates 30 Years as Machine Tool Importer and Distributor
Absolute Machine Tools is very proud to celebrate our 30th year as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America! Steve Ortner and friend Hayden Wellman were both 21 years old when they founded Absolute in 1988, getting their start in ...
Tips on Getting Ready for Your CNC Machine Installation
High-quality CNC machines last many years. So if you’ve recently purchased a new machine, it’s possible it’s just been a long time since you’ve had to get ready for a new CNC machine installation. At Absolute Machine Tools, we strive to make the ...
You Ji’s DSM Series Receives 2018 Taiwan Excellence Award
You Ji’s DSM heavy duty duplex milling machine series was designed for heavy duty machining with high accuracy and high throughput. For its successes in this area, we’re please to announce that the DSM series received the 2018 Taiwan Excellence ...
Replace or Recover Your CNC Equipment after Flooding
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused significant flooding throughout Texas and Florida. For those in the manufacturing industry, the long wait for insurance claim money to replace flooded equipment means thousands, if not millions, of dollars lost. ...
Quicktech ROBO 4-Axis Mill/Turn Centers Offer Speed, Efficiency & Flexibility
With integrated 6-axis Mitsubishi robots, the QuickTECH i-42 and i60 ROBO 4-axis mill/turn centers offer fast, automated loading and unloading of medium-diameter (i42: 42mm/1.68″, i60: 60mm/2.36″) bar stock. These machines can carry ...
The Importance of CNC Machine Maintenance
CNC machine maintenance may seem like a boring chore compared to the other tasks of running a successful machine shop. When a machine breaks down, it can cost a business owner thousands of dollars, not only for the cost to repair the breakdown ...
Absolute Winners – 2017 Taiwan Excellence Awards
Absolute Machine Tools is on a winning streak! Once again the machine tools sold by Absolute Machine Tools have been recognized for their superior quality. This year, the Tongtai TD-2000 and the You Ji VHL1200ATC+C, VHL1600ATC+C and VHL2000ATC+C ...