Absolute’s Klaus Miller Talks Energy Parts Manufacturing in Recent Article
Klaus Miller, Absolute Machine Tools’ vice president of sales, recently shared his thoughts on manufacturing for the the energy and aerospace industries in an…
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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…
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Advancing Automation and Robotics in Deep Hole Drilling/Gun Drilling Processes
When it comes to precision engineering, deep hole drilling and gun drilling stand out as processes that demand not only expertise but also a…
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A Century of Innovation: Explore The Fascinating World of Deep Hole Drilling Technology
Deep hole drilling is a technique that creates holes up to 200 times longer than their diameter. Originating from the era of World War…
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Oct. 2 Marks Manufacturing Day in U.S.
Every year on the first Friday in October, companies and communities across the U.S. celebrate Manufacturing Day. Also known as “MFG Day,” this annual…
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How to Calculate ROI to Justify a Collaborative Robot from Absolute Machine Tools
“Math — nope, not my thing,” says Courtney Ortner, Director of Marketing for Absolute Machine Tools’ A+ Automation Team. “That’s why I’m in marketing! But I’ve got a great automation engineering team…
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Watch Gun Drill Automation Cell LIVE Demo at IMTS 2022 in Booth #338519
Absolute Machine Tools will demonstrate an automated gun barrel cell at IMTS 2022 in Booth #338519! This cell consists of a Precihole GVN Series…
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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…
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Overcoming Production Turning Manufacturing Challenges
Every production turning manufacturer faces challenges in 5 categories: Recruiting, Training, Operations, Maintenance, & Safety. We’ll show you how CNC machines can improve each…
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Tongtai Automation – Compact & Complete
Lightning Fast Unattended Mass-Production of Parts – Dual Gantry MT Series Tongtai’s MT Series was designed around customer demands for built-in automation in high…
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Absolute Machine Tools Joins National Shooting Sports Foundation
Absolute Machine Tools is pleased to announce that we’ve joined the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). This industry trade association boasts more than 8,000…
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Five Questions for Greg Knight of Absolute Machine Tools
Greg Knight, Vice President of Sales, Production Turning Products, on “Speaking of Precision Podcast: Monday With Miles” Listen as Greg Knight, Vice President of…
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Absolute Machine Tools Is Now Employee-Owned!
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to announce that we are now owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP)! Owners Steve & Courtney Ortner…
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Industry 4.0 – The Internet of Things
Over 200 years have passed since the first industrial revolution changed manufacturing forever. The original revolution, led by steam power of the 1800s, started…
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What is Button Rifling?
In button rifling, the “button” is actually a tool made of tungsten carbide. It is essentially a negative image of the barrel, i.e. the…
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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…
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Production Machining Magazine Readers Choose November Cover as Favorite of 2020
We are very proud of our own Nicole Conrad, who took the photo for the cover of Production Machining magazine’s November issue. That cover…
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What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Find Out at The Lorain County JVS Open House this Sunday!
Whether you’re a high school senior trying to decide on a career path or an adult looking for a new adventure, you can find…
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Absolute Customer Featured on Cover of Production Machining Magazine
At Absolute Machine Tools, we’re always excited to see our customers in the news! Lakeview Precision Machining, Inc. was featured as the cover story…
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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…
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What to Consider When Buying a Precision CNC Machine
In 2019, job shops are expected to spend around $7.750 billion, much of it on trying to improve production efficiency. This means buying new…
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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…
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Dual-Spindle Technology a Boon to Automakers
This article from Max Paulet, Business Development Manager PCI / Absolute Machine Tools Inc., was printed in the September edition of Manufacturing Engineering Magazine…
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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…
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3 LICO CNC Screw Machines Find New Home in Underground Illinois Manufacturing Facility
Gateway Fabrication Solutions, Columbia, Illinois, purchased 3 LICO LNT multi-slide CNC screw machines for their new “underground” manufacturing facility in Valmeyer, Illinois. The facility…
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Job Shop Automation Leaping Forward
With the combined influence of Industry 4.0, the continued lack of skilled manufacturing labor and the COVID pandemic, the automation of job shops is taking an accelerated leap forward. The…
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Absolute’s Greg Knight Discusses “Production Turning to CNC”
Greg Knight, Absolute Machine Tools’ VP of Sales Production Turning Products, recently discussed the evolution of the precision production turning industry in an article…
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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…
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LICO LNT42S-4S at Work: Turning and Milling 1″ Hex 316 Stainless Steel
An Absolute Machine Tools customer recently took this video of the LICO LNT42S-4S turning and milling 1” hex 316 Stainless Steel out of 12-foot…
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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…
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See the Tongtai MT Series Lathe at IMTS 2016
The Tongtai MT Series Lathes are a new series of machines offered by Absolute Machine Tools. They will be exhibited at the IMTS 2016…
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Skiving and Roller Burnishing: the Process and Why Is It Necessary?
Precision is the cornerstone of manufacturing cylindrical components such as hydraulic cylinders, pistons, and shafts. Skiving and roller burnishing are critical processes that ensure…
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Revolutionizing Medical Implant Manufacturing with Precihole’s GVN06 Micro Gun Drilling Machine
Precision is not just a requirement in medical implant manufacturing, it’s the lifeline that bridges innovative design with life-saving functionality. The transition from manual…
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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…
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Tips for Choosing the Right EDM Drill Tube
Mark Cicchetti, Absolute Machine Tools’ EDM Technical Director, was recently asked by EDM Today magazine to offer advice on choosing the right EDM drill…
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Look For Absolute’s At PMTS 2017!
PMTS 2017 is just a few weeks away, and Absolute Machine Tools is excited to showcase many of our machine tools at our booths,…
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Join Us At PMTS For A Live Floor Show Demo On LICO Machines
Absolute Machine Tools invites everyone to join us at PMTS 2017 for a live 30-minute floor show demo on two LICO multi-slide screw machines!…
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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…
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The Anatomy of the OB7 Cobot
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to distribute and service the OB7, a family of independent 7-axis collaborative robots, or “cobots,” from Productive Robotics. Cobots…
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Shining the Light on “Lights-Out” Manufacturing
Manufacturers are always looking for ways to increase productivity while reducing costs, which is one of the main reasons more and more CNC shops…
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Why Is An EDM Machine Good For Die/Mold Applications?
EDM or Electrical Discharge Machining is a manufacturing process that is based on the controlled erosion of conductive materials using an electrode. It was…
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An A to Z List of Common CNC Terminology Defined
Some of the technical terms used around a job shop can be confusing for those new to the industry. Check out this A-Z glossary…
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P.D. Browne South To Showcase Johnford ST-80GX and You Ji AH-06 At HOUSTEX 2017
From February 28 to March 2, HOUSTEX 2017 will be showcasing the latest in manufacturing technology and techniques. Absolute Machine Tools is excited to…
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New At Absolute: You Ji DSM Series
The You Ji DSM series was built to meet a diverse range of machining requirements. Depending on the machine configuration, end users are able…
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The Johnford AHC-1600 “Dream Machine” Makes a Debut at IMTS 2016
The Johnford AHC-1600 will be on display at Absolute Machine Tools’ booth S-8536 at IMTS 2016, and is expected to be a hit with…
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Factors That Affect Tool Life When Machining Carbon and Alloy Steels
For more than 30 years, Absolute Machine Tools has been helping machine shops and manufacturing facilities improve their production processes to be more competitive…
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Absolute Machine Tools Earns Diamond Partner Status from Mitsubishi Electric Automation
Absolute Machine Tools Inc. is proud to have earned the title of Diamond Partner Systems Integrator from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. As an affiliate…
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10 Most Commonly Asked Questions About OB7 Collaborative Robots
Absolute Machine Tools is proud to partner with Productive Robotics, in Santa Barbara, California, to offer smart, affordable and easy-to-use collaborative automation solutions. This Q&A…
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Absolute and Productive Robotics Showcase OB7 Cobots at Automate 2022
Absolute Machine Tools is excited to join Productive Robotics in their booth #626 at Automate 2022, the nation’s largest showcase of automation technology! This…
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Be Our VIP Guest at PMTS!
Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest PMTS 2019 will be here before you know it, and we would love to see…
