Join the PMPA for $600
Hey all you job shops out there! The Precision Machined Products Association is truly a valuable resource for sharing information, solving technical issues, learning shop floor solutions, and talking about human resources and the issues that ...
Good News in Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October & November Jobs Reports
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October and November Jobs Reports, unemployment remained at its lowest level since 1969 at 3.7%. Here are some other highlights from these reports: Bottom line: the U.S. economy is based on ...
Absolute Machine Tools’ Machinist Christmas Gift Guide – 2018 Edition
Looking for the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for the machinist in the family? Here’s some constructive ideas that are perfect for any machinist: “There’s no place like…” T-Shirt Amazon$21.99 The CNC machinist on your gift list ...
Swiss-Tech’s New High-Performance Prototype Cell Features Nexturn Swiss-type Lathes
Swiss-Tech has a world-class reputation for manufacturing quality precision components for the medical technology, aerospace and high-end industrial markets. As part of their continuing effort to expand and improve on their service offerings, ...
Manufacturing Magazine Highlights Shift to Automating EDM Processes
In its October issue, SME’s Manufacturing Magazine explored in-depth the move to automate EDM processes. Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM technical director, was featured in the article. Before joining our team, Cicchetti had ...
Absolute Machine Tools Earns PMPA Technical Member Participation Award
Absolute Machine Tools was the proud recipient of the PMPA’s 2017-2018 Technical Member Participation award at the association’s annual meeting on October 6 in Orlando, Florida. Technical Members of the Precision Machined Products Association ...
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 ...
Look for Creativity, Automation at Absolute’s Booth During IMTS 2018
IMTS 2018 is rapidly approaching, and with more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, we know your week will be busy. We want you to know a few of the reasons why Absolute Machine Tools Booth 338536, South Building, should be at the top of your list ...
The Future Looks Bright for Lights-Out Moldmaking
Absolute Machine Tools President Steve Ortner was recently featured in an article on AdvancedManufacturing.org discussing the evolution of untended, or “lights out,” machining in mold shops. Once unthinkable, today the practice is ...
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 ...